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[citation needed]

Sthandwa Nzuza
Born
Sthandwa Nzuza

(1984-02-09) 9 February 1984 (age 40)
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)

Personal life

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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

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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

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Year Series Role Genre Ref.
2009 Mtunzini.com Bubu TV series
2013 My Perfect Family guest role TV series
2013 Zaziwa Herself TV series
2014 Single Galz Lethu TV series
2017 Uzalo Innocentia TV series
2019 EHostela Friendship TV series
2019 Ifalakhe Nomvula TV series
2020–2023 Durban Gen Dr Zandile Mkhize TV series

References

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  1. ^ a b c d "Sthandwa Nzuza: TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
  2. ^ a b 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. ^ a b 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.
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