Sthandiwe Kgoroge
Sthandiwe Kgoroge | |
|---|---|
| Born | Sithandiwe Msomi February 4, 1972 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Education | University of Natal |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Spouse | Tony Kgoroge |
Sthandiwe Kgoroge (born Sithandiwe Msomi; 4 February 1972)[1] is a South Africa actor who appeared in Generations, series 5 and 7 of MTV Shuga, the mini-series MTV Shuga Alone Together, and the first series of Yizo Yizo.
Life
[edit]Kgoroge lived in Edmonton, Canada, from age five to ten.[2] She was educated at the University of Natal, where she graduated in drama.[3] She has said that she struggled with her self image, but eventually realised that her dark complexion was exactly right.[4]
She appeared in the first series of Yizo Yizo as Zoe Cele in 1999. She was recognised as the best supporting actress in a drama series for this role, and she received an Avanti Award.[3] She played twins in Generations[4] from 1999 to 2005.
She appeared in series 5 of MTV Shuga as Aunt Nomalenga and returned to the role for the mini-series MTV Shuga Alone Together, which highlighted the problems of the COVID-19 pandemic, on 20 April 2020.[5] During the series the characters talk to each other about life during the lockdown.[6] The mini-series is scheduled for 60 nights and its backers include the "Every Woman Every Child".[7] The series is based in Nigeria, South Africa, Kenya and Cote D’Ivoire. All of the filming is done by the actors themselves,[5] who include Lerato Walaza, Mamarumo Marokane and Mohau Cele.
Private life
[edit]Sthandiwe also known as "Sta" is married to actor Tony Kgoroge,[3] and they have children. When faced with debt recovery in 2018, he asked that people ignore his and his wife's Instagram pages, saying they were only "ordinary citizens".[8] He was facing a loss of earnings because he was not being paid for repeat fees by some broadcasters.[8] Sta loves her church family and serves the Lord.
Fashion career
[edit]Sthandiwe has been said to be "always ahead of the curve, she’s been recycling and upcycling secondhand and vintage clothes for many years. Her love of clothes with a strong story line led her to starting The Vintage Market. In collaboration with about twenty other vintage lovers, she offers a wide range of clothes, all in good condition for independent-minded fashion lovers and keeping these clothes out of the landfills".[9]""The one thing they (my children) have taught me is that I am great... and that I am hilarious. They think I'm so cool. When I drop them off at school, in my Simon and Mary hats and clothes that I have designed, they want me to come and greet their friends," she said."[10] In 2008 Five Roses sponsored "the designs of Mantsho (Palesa Mokubung); Hermanna Rush (Nicole Dersley and Jacqueline Corfield) and Miss Scarlet (Jacky Lucking). Designers were also commissioned to design dresses for well-known celebrities, including Sthandiwe Kgoroge.[11]
References
- ^ "TVSA profile".
- ^ "Last word - Sthandiwe Kgoroge". www.afropolitan.co.za. 31 July 2017. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ a b c "Sthandiwe Kgoroge | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ a b Zeeman, Kyle (10 April 2019). "Sthandiwe Kgoroge: Our parents thought if they told us we were beautiful we would get big headed". TimesLive. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ a b Akabogu, Njideka (16 April 2020). "MTV Shuga and ViacomCBS Africa Respond to COVID-19 with "Alone Together" Online Series". BHM. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- ^ "MTV Shuga: Alone Together | Episode 7". YouTube. 28 April 2020. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ "Every Woman Every Child partners with the MTV Staying Alive Foundation to Tackle COVID-19". Every Woman Every Child. 16 April 2020. Retrieved 30 April 2020.
- ^ a b "Kgoroge lands up in court over debt". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 29 April 2020.
- ^ May, Jackie (22 November 2017). "Closet Crush: Sthandiwe Kgoroge is ahead of the curve". twyg. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
- ^ "You can't box creatives like me, says Sthandiwe Kgoroge". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 11 April 2023.
- ^ "Five Roses setting trends at Sanlam SA Fashion Week". Bizcommunity. Retrieved 11 April 2023.