Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu | |
|---|---|
| Born | Thembinkosi Mthembu July 17, 1994 Kwandengezi, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Education | University |
| Alma mater | Durban University of Technology |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Children | 1 (daughter) |
Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu (born 31 July 1994), is a South African actor.[1] He is best known for his roles in the popular serials The River, The Gamechangers, Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu and a short film called Ngeculo. In 2023 he played a major role on South African series on Showmax which includes Shaka Ilembe, Adulting and Outlaws
Personal life
He 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 studios from Durban University of Technology.[3]
Career
After completing the diploma, he moved to City of Gold in Johannesburg to pursue acting career. Then he worked at Checkers and Cell C as a dancer. During this period, he received the minor role 'Junior' in the television series The Republic.[2] Then he appeared in the series The River with the role 'Mabutho' in the third season.[3][4]
In 2019, he made a recurring role as 'Shift Manager' on the MTV Base drama series MTV Shuga Down South 2.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Genre. |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | The Republic | Junior | TV series |
| 2019 | MTV Shuga Down South 2 | Shift Manager | TV series |
| 2020 | Ngeculo | Malusi | TV short film |
| 2020 | The River | Mabutho | TV series |
| 2023 | Adulting | Bonga Tembe | TV series |
| 2023 | Shaka Ilembe | King Dingiswayo | Drama series |
| 2023 | Outlaws | Bandile Biyela | Drama series |
References
- ↑ "Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu". 20 November 2020.
- 1 2 "5 Interesting Facts About Thembinkosi Mthembu (The Republic)". 20 November 2020.
- 1 2 "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