Lungelo Mpangase is a South African actress, model and influencer. She is best known for her debut lead role as Khethiwe on the Mzansi Magic drama series eHostela and as Ntokozo in the Mzansi Magic series Mzali Wam.
Lungelo Mpangase | |
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| Born | Lungelo Mpangase 28 September 1995 (age 28) |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupations | |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Website | www |
Career edit
Her first big lead role was as Khethiwe, a young woman who aspires to become a maskandi star, in the Mzansi Magic drama series eHostela.[1]
She then appeared in an Mzansi original film Themba Lam, which was made by graduates of M-Net's Magic in Motion Academy and first aired on Mzansi Magic on 15 June 2019.[2] In that same year she was featured in the film Idlozi which aired on Mzansi Magic.[3][4]
In 2021, she landed another lead role as Ntokozo, a graduate looking for work, in the Mzansi Magic drama series Mzali Wam.[5] In that same year, she also hosted a bursary competition on her social media platforms. The competition was not only aimed at assisting students with tuition but was to also encourage aspiring actors.[6][7]
Personal life edit
In 2019, Mpangase had a near-death experience when she was involved in a car accident that left her with an injured spine that had her off work for a couple of months, but she eventually recovered.[1]
Controversy edit
In May 2021, she was allegedly physically attacked by a fellow actress on set, that is; on her new movie in Vosloorus, Gauteng.[8]
Filmography edit
Television edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | eHostela | Khethiwe | Lead Role |
| 2021 | Mzali Wam | Ntokozo | Lead Role |
| 2023 | Nikiwe | Nikiwe Radebe | Lead Role |
Film edit
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Themba Lam | Herself | Television Film |
| 2019 | Idlozi | Herself | Television Film |
Awards and nominations edit
| Year | Award ceremony | Prize | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film and Television Awards | Best supporting actress | Nominated[9] |
References edit
- ^ a b "A face to watch out for on our local screens". news24.com. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ "5 Lokshin Bioskop films to watch this month!". multichoicestudios.com. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ "Lungelo Mpangase's skincare secrets". quickread.co.za. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ "Umzali's Ntokozo, Lungelo Mpangase takes over". savannanews.com. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ "LUNGELO SCORES ANOTHER BIG ROLE!". dailysun.co.za. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ "Celebrities with Bursaries you can apply for". savannanews.com. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ "Actress Lungelo Mpangase gives back to the community". hararelive.com. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ "Actress Lungelo Mpangase beaten up during photoshoot". mbaretimes.com. Retrieved 7 September 2021.
- ^ "Kwazulu-Natal Film Commission Announces 7th Annual Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film and Television Awards Nominees" (PDF). kznfilm.co.za. Retrieved 8 December 2021.