Zamani Mbatha
Zamani Mbatha | |
|---|---|
| Born | 7 April 1998 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Education | Bechet High School Holy Family College |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2017–present |
| Relatives | Nomzamo Mbatha (sister) |
Zamani Mbatha (born 7 April 1998) is a South African actor. He is best known for his character in the Mzansi Magic Isithembiso telenovela as Zamani.[1] He was portraying the role of Pule Ndlovu on e.tv musical drama series Rhythm City. [2] As of 2022, Zamani resides in Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Early life
[edit]Mbatha was born in the township of KwaMashu north-west of Durban. He is the younger brother of actress and TV personality Nomzamo Mbatha. He's an alumnus of Bechet High School and Holy Family College.
Career
[edit]Mbatha made his first debut screen appearance in 2017 on Isithembiso telenovela aired on Mzansi Magic.
I was in high school last year, this is my first job, my first everything. Before this, I wanted to be a soccer player but that did not work out, but I have always known that acting was my calling.
— "Meet Zamani Mbatha", Zalebs (June 22, 2020)
He's inspired by his sister Nomzamo Mbatha.
Filmography
[edit]| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2017-2020 | Isithembiso | Zamani | Lead role |
| 2020-2021 | Rhythm City | Pule Ndlovu | Recurring role |
| 2021 | Isiphindiselo | Benjamin
'Benny' |
Lead role |
| 2022 | The Brave One | Siya | Lead role |
| 2022-2024 | The Black Door/Isitha: The Enemy | Khaya
Sokhulu |
Lead role |
Awards and Nominations
[edit]He has been nominated in the category of “Rising Star” in the 2017 DSTV Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards.[3]
References
[edit]- ^ Temba Msiza (5 December 2017). "Catching Up With Isithembiso's Zamani Mbatha". peoplemagazine.co.za.
- ^ Karaya (3 September 2019). "Zamani Mbatha biography: age, date of birth, girlfriend, sister, cars, and net worth". briefly.co.za.
- ^ "There's A New SA Talent Awards -- And This Time You Get To Choose". Huffington Post South Africa. 21 June 2017. Retrieved 2 September 2017.
External links
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