Lerato Makhetha

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Lerato Makhetha ( Born 20 August 1986) is a South African born Musician and Actor known for his role on SABC 3 soapie Isidingo, as Ntando Sibeko.

Early Life

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Born in Soweto, bred in New York and raised in Johannesburg, Lerato’s journey in the arts began at the tender age of 10 when he auditioned for a spot in the world renowned Drakensberg Boys’ Choir School. It was there where he was classically trained as a pianist and vocalist respectively. After graduating he then extended and completed his studies in popular music at the National School of the Arts (NSA) where he played lead roles in 2 musicals in 2001 and 2002. Lerato was driven by a burning desire and passion to explore and contribute to the world of music and acting.

Lerato Makhetha is the son of actor and director Jerry Mofokeng wa Makhetha and Claudine Makhetha. He has 4 siblings named Tsakane Thapelo, Palesa, Mpho and Mosa Makhetha.

Career

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The 31 year old is a seasoned pianist and vocalist who has had his fair share of experience in the music industry from when he was 17 years old. Working as a session musician for artists such as Tuks Sengaga, JR, Unathi Msengana and Kabomo to mention a few, led him to pour his knowledge and experience he gained into a duo group, called Throwback, in 2015. The group was signed by international music recording label Universal Music.

Over the last 15 years Lerato has successfully juggled both music and acting, and has featured in numerous Mzansi Magic and Ekasi Stories films, such as “Vacancy” “Holes In Our Souls” and “Surprise” as a lead actor and cameo roles in “Generations” ,“Umlilo” and a feature film, “Baby Mamas”.

2017 was a year that saw Lerato become one of the 12 finalists of an acting reality show “ The Final Cut” on SABC3 and made it to the top 4 male contestants. His time on The Final Cut afforded him the opportunity to work with directors from all the biggest soaps and dramas on the SABC platform including Isidingo.

Personal Life

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Lerato married Phetola Makhetha in 2010. The couple have a daughter named Lehakoe (born in 2013)

Television, Film and Theatre

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Year Title Platform
2017 The Final Cut SABC 3
2017 Baby Mamas Film Cinema
2017 Supporting Lead- Ndabzabantu Mzansi Magic
2017 Lead Actor- Wena Wedwa Mzansi Magic
2017 Lead Actor-Nedbank Home Loans Advert
2016 Supporting Role0 Surprise Mzansi Magic
2016 Lead Actor- Holes in our souls eTV
2015 Supporting Lead Actor- Umhlaba Uyahlaba eTV
2015 Jet Baby Fair Advert
2014 Cameo- Generation SABC 1
2014 Cameo- Umlilo eTV
2012 Supporting Lead Actor- Vacancy Mzansi Magic
2010 Standard Bank In House Videos Corporate
2010 Lead Actor-In The Scheme of Things Cinema
2010 Supporting Lead Actor- Chicken Murder Example
2010 Actor and Musical Director- Mabrrr Theatre