Menzi Ngubane

Menzi Mgubane (born 4 September 1964 in Ladysmith, KwaZulu-Natal) is one of South Africa's most notable actors, best known for playing the role of villain "Sibusiso Dlomo" on one of South Africas soap operas, Generations,[1] for eleven years, from 2003 to 2014. Ngubane has also played numerous roles on other South African TV shows such as: Yizo Yizo, Ashes to Ashes, Gold Diggers, and Heist.[2][3]In 2016, Ngubane joined the cast of television drama series Isibaya, playing a taxi firm manager with a dubious past.[4]

Ngubane has also appeared in a number of South African films including How to Steal 2 Million alongside John Kani, Terry Pheto and Rapulana Seiphemo.[2]The film won best picture at the 2012 African Movie Academy Awards.[5]

Ngubame has won and has been nominated for a number of Film and Television awards in South Africa.

Personal life

Ngubame suffered kidney failure in 2014 and, having had a kidney transplant, has made a full recovery. He is married to Sikelelo Sishuba.[6][7][8]

References

  1. "Menzi Ngubane 'Sibusiso Dlomo' most memorable TV moments". Connect. 10 October 2015. Retrieved 2016-05-25.
  2. 1 2 "Menzi Ngubane". Incwajana.com Retrieved 2016-5-24
  3. MALATJI, NGWAKO. "Menzi Ngubane joins 'Gold Diggers' – SundayWorld". www.sundayworld.co.za. Retrieved 2016-05-25.
  4. Entertainment, TMG. "Menzi Ngubane tells us 'I'm excited to join Isibaya'". Times LIVE. Retrieved 2016-05-24.
  5. LIVE, Times. "South Africa takes nine Africa Movie Academy Awards". Times LIVE. Retrieved 2016-05-24.
  6. "Menzi Ngubane on married life: I'm just so happy". Channel. Retrieved 2016-05-24.
  7. "Menzi Ngubane's triumphant year". Channel. Retrieved 2016-05-25.
  8. Pantsi, Nandipha. "Menzi Ngubane is back from the Ashes". The Citizen. Retrieved 2016-05-25.
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