Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu | |
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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. In June 2024, Mthembu received a Best Actor nomination by the Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film and Television Awards for his role In Shaka llembe. [2]
He was born on 31 July 1994 in the township of KwaNdengezi, Durban, South Africa. [3] In 2017, he obtained a diploma in drama and production studios from Durban University of Technology. [4]
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. [3] Then he appeared in the series The River with the role 'Mabutho' in the third season. [4] [5]
In 2019, he made a recurring role as 'Shift Manager' on the MTV Base drama series MTV Shuga Down South 2. [6]
Year | Film | Role | Genre. |
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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–present | Adulting | Bonga Tembe | TV series |
2023 | Shaka Ilembe | King Dingiswayo | Drama series |
2023 | Outlaws | Bandile Biyela | Drama series |