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 9 February 1984 KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Education | Cambridge College |
| Alma mater | Durban University of Technology |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, Radio DJ artist |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Spouse |
Philani Gama (m. 2017) |
Personal life
editNzuza 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
editIn 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
edit| 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
edit- ^ a b c d "Sthandwa Nzuza: TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ a b Nkosi, Joseph; MA. "Sthandwa Nzuza biography, age, education, profile, background, husband - The Nation". Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "Pics: Sthandwa Nzuza Gama 29-year-old Ukhozi Fm presenter". Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "In pictures: Sthandwa Nzuza celebrates her wedding anniversary". ZAlebs. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "Sthandwa Nzuza Opens Case Against Husband". ZAlebs. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ 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.
- ^ "Sthandwa Nzuza Biography". Southern African celebrities. 23 August 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ Sekudu, Bonolo. "'Some friends just want your life' – actress Sthandwa Nzuza on playing Dr Zandile". Drum. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ^ "'You need money!': 'Durban Gen' actress Sthandwa Nzuza on polygamy". The South African. 17 September 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.