Thembinkosi Mthembu
Thembinkosi Mthembu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu July 17, 1994 Kwandengezi, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Education | Durban University of Technology |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Notable work | |
| Children | 1 |
Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu (born 31 July 1994), is a South African actor.[1] He is best known for his roles in the popular serials Shaka Ilembe, The River, The Gamechangers, Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu and a short film called Ngeculo.
Career
[edit]After completing his diploma, Thembinkosi moved to Johannesburg to pursue his acting career. Upon his arrival in the “City of Gold”, he worked at Checkers and Cell C as a dancer. During this period, he received the minor role of 'Junior' in the television series The Republic.[2] He thereafter appeared in the series The River playing the role of 'Mabutho' in the third season.[3][4]
In 2019, he played a recurring role as 'Shift Manager' on the MTV Base drama series MTV Shuga Down South 2.[5]
In 2023, he received the opportunity to play a major role on South African Showmax series Shaka Ilembe, Adulting and Outlaws.
In June 2024, Mthembu received a Best Actor nomination by the Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film and Television Awards for his role in Shaka Ilembe.[6] In October 2024 Mthembu won Best Actor[7] at the SAFTAs for his role as King Dingiswayo.
Early life
[edit]Thembinkosi was born on 17 July 1994 in the township of KwaNdengezi, Durban, South Africa.[2] In 2017, he obtained a diploma in Drama and Production from the Durban University of Technology.[3]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Genre. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | The Republic | Junior | TV series |
| 2019 | MTV Shuga Down South 2 | Shift Manager | TV series |
| 2020 | Ngeculo | Malusi | TV short film |
| 2020–2023 | The River | Mabutho | TV series |
| 2023–2025 | Adulting | Bonga Tembe | TV series |
| 2023-2025 | Shaka Ilembe | King Dingiswayo | Drama series |
| 2023 | Outlaws | Bandile Biyela | Drama series |
| 2024-2025 | Champions | Sbusiso Ferari | Telenovela |
| 2025-Present | HomeComing | Sifiso Kubheka | Telenovela |
Achievements
[edit]Simon Mabhunu Sabela KZN Film and TV Awards
[edit]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Himself | Best Actor TV | Won | [8] |
South African Film and Television Awards
[edit]| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Himself | Best Supporting Actor in a Telenovela | Nominated | [9] |
| Best Actor in a TV Drama | Won |
References
[edit]- ^ "Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu". 20 November 2020.
- ^ a b "5 Interesting Facts About Thembinkosi Mthembu (The Republic)". 20 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Getting to know Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu". 20 November 2020.
- ^ "One-on-one with actor Thembinkosi Mthembu: "I was a soccer player before acting"". 20 November 2020.
- ^ https://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=17934
- ^ Zuma, Mbalenhle (13 June 2024). "'Shaka ILembe' leads nominations at KZN film and TV awards". Sunday World. Retrieved 13 June 2024.
- ^ "The MultiChoice Group". MultiChoice. 28 October 2024. Retrieved 29 October 2024.
- ^ "Thembinkosi Mthembu wins big at 2024 Simon Mabhunu Sabela KZN Film and TV Awards". Independent Online. 22 August 2024. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ Ferreira, Thinus (5 September 2024). "South African Film and Television Awards". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 6 September 2024.