Sthandwa Nzuza
Born
Sthandwa Nzuza

(1984-02-09) 9 February 1984
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
EducationCambridge College
Alma materDurban University of Technology
Occupation(s)Actress, Radio DJ artist
Years active2009–present
Spouse
Philani Gama
​
(m. 2017)​

Sthandwa Nzuza (born 9 February 1984), is a South African actress and radio DJ artist.[1] She is best known for the roles in the television serials such as; Imbeleko, Uzalo and Ifalakhe and Durban Gen

Personal life

Nzuza was born on 9 February 1984 in Inanda township in the KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.[2] She completed her high school education in 2002 from Cambridge College.[3]

She is married to Philani Gama, a Durban pastor since 2017.[4] In 2020, she filed a case against the husband allegedly laid charges of assault against him.[5]

Career

In 2014, she appeared as a featured guest in the SABC1 music talk show Zaziwa. In 2017 she starred in the Mzansi Magic telefilm Imbeleko. In 2019, she appeared in the two television serials: Friendship, and Mzansi Magic drama series eHostela with recurring roles.[6] In 2017, she made the recurring role of "Innocentia" on the SABC1 soap opera Uzalo.[2] The role became very popular and she continued to play the role in both third and fourth seasons.[7] After that success, Sthandwa made her first television lead role as "Nomvula" in the Mzansi Magic drama serial Ifalakhe in 2019.[1][8]

Other than these leading roles, she also made guest starring role in the television series and sitcoms such as; Mtunzini.com, My Perfect Family and Single Galz.[1] In 2020, she joined with the serial Durban Gen with the role "Dr Zandile Mkhize".[9]

Apart from acting, she is also a DJ working for the radio station "Ukhozi FM".[1][6]

Filmography

YearSeriesRoleGenreRef.
2009Mtunzini.comBubuTV series
2013My Perfect Familyguest roleTV series
2013ZaziwaHerselfTV series
2014Single GalzLethuTV series
2017UzaloInnocentiaTV series
2019EHostelaFriendshipTV series
2019IfalakheNomvulaTV series
2020–2023Durban GenDr Zandile MkhizeTV series

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Sthandwa Nzuza: TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  2. 1 2 Nkosi, Joseph; MA. "Sthandwa Nzuza biography, age, education, profile, background, husband - The Nation". Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  3. ↑ "Pics: Sthandwa Nzuza Gama 29-year-old Ukhozi Fm presenter". Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  4. ↑ "In pictures: Sthandwa Nzuza celebrates her wedding anniversary". ZAlebs. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  5. ↑ "Sthandwa Nzuza Opens Case Against Husband". ZAlebs. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  6. 1 2 Masoga, Lesego. "Standwa Nzuza on her move from radio to TV: "Radio was great, and I've done it long enough"". Drum. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  7. ↑ "Sthandwa Nzuza Biography". Southern African celebrities. 23 August 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  8. ↑ Sekudu, Bonolo. "'Some friends just want your life' – actress Sthandwa Nzuza on playing Dr Zandile". Drum. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  9. ↑ "'You need money!': 'Durban Gen' actress Sthandwa Nzuza on polygamy". The South African. 17 September 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
This article is issued from Wikipedia. The text is licensed under Creative Commons - Attribution - Sharealike. Additional terms may apply for the media files.