Thami Mngqolo

Zeke Elakhe Lungelo Mngqolo (born 9 September 1982), popularly as Thami Mngqolo, is a South African actor and director. He is best known for his roles in the popular serials Generations, State Enemy No.1 and Greed and Desire.[1]

Thami Mngqolo
Born
Zeke Elakhe Lungelo Mngqolo

(1982-09-09) September 9, 1982
Johannesburg, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Other namesThami
OccupationActor
Years active1998–present
Spouse(s)
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(m. 2008; div. 2018)​
Children2

Personal life

He was born on 9 September 1982 in Johannesburg, South Africa as the second child of the family. He has one elder sister Uvolethwu Mngqolo, who died in 2016.[2]

He had a long time affair with the fellow actress Jo-anne Reyneke. They got married in 2008 and had two children Uvolwethu (born in 2013) and Lungelo (born in 2015).[3] In 2018, Mngqolo was chased out of his house by Reyneke after she allegedly found a compromising video on his mobile. Then he was rescued by his friend, Matli Mohapeloa.[4] They divorced in 2018.[5]

Career

In 2003, he appeared in the television serial Generations and played the role 'Senzo Dlomo', a gay man. In 2016, he stopped acting in the serial, when its entire main cast was fired over their demands for a higher salary. He has also featured in State Actor No.1.[2] He also played as a 'receptionist' in popular soap opera Muvhango.[4] In November 2020, he joined the cast of the telenovela Isono. In the serial he plays the role 'Maradona'.[6]

Filmography
Year Film Role Genre Ref.
1993–2016 Generations Senzo Dlomo TV Series
2016Greed and DesireKenny MsomiTV Series
2020State Enemy No.1ThulaniFilm

References
  1. "Thami Mngqolo and Jo-anne Reyneke go their separate ways". www.sowetalive.co.za. Retrieved 3 March 2021.
  2. "Thami Mngqolo". briefly. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  3. "Ex Generations Star Senzo Dlomo Was Once Married To Pearl From Muvhango For 10 Years". iharare. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  4. "Thami Mngqolo, Jo-Anne Reyneke go their separate ways". sowetanlive. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  5. "Jo-Anne Reyneke talks about her breakup with Thami Mngqolo". zalebs. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
  6. "Generations Senzo Dlomo Returns To The Screen". iharare. 27 November 2020. Retrieved 27 November 2020.
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