Brenda Ngxoli
| Sex anaa gender | female  |
|---|---|
| Country wey e be citizen | South Africa |
| Birth name | Bongiwe Brenda Ngxoli |
| Given name | Brenda |
| Family name | Ngxoli |
| Date of birth | 3 July 1981 |
| Place dem born am | Eastern Cape |
| Languages dem dey speak, wrep anaa sign | English |
| Occupation | actor, orator, motivational speaker, film director |
| Educate for | University of Cape Town |
Bongiwe Brenda Ngxoli wey dem(born 3 July 1981), be South African actress, model, dancer den director.[1] Dem know am best for de roles wey she play for de television series; Home Affairs, Ses' Top La den Hustle.[2][3]
Ein Personal life[edit | edit source]
Dem born am 3 July 1981 for Eastern Cape, South Africa insyd. She grow for Kalk Bay, Cape Town ein suburb for 1997 insyd, she matriculate for Muizenberg.[2] For 2000, she graduate plus BA degree for Theatre and Performers Diploma in Speech and Drama for de University of Cape Town.[4]
For 2013 onwards, na she take seven-year sabbatical wey she lef Johannesburg make she go start farm for Eastern Cape.[5]
Ein Career[edit | edit source]
She start dey act for theatre, where na she dey perform for several stage plays like, Pick Ups, I-Klips, Yes Medem, Docs Wife, plus Sacred Thorns. After dat, she appear for ''Polka'' plus ''MTN'' dema commercials. For 2004 insyd, na she direct de stage play Through Thick and Thin for de Market Theatre.[2] Wey she sanso appear for Strictly Come Dancing show for 2008 insyd as de only celebrity dancer wey make am to season four plus ein partner Quintus Jansen.[4]
For 2010 insyd, na she make ein film debut plus de first film of de Spud franchise plus de role of "Innocence". She continue play de role give all ein three films: Spud (2010), Spud 2: The Madness Continues (2013) den Spud 3: Learning to Fly (2014).2013 insyd, she appear for de television series Rockville. She win de Best Supporting Actress Award for TV Drama category for de SAFTA 2015 insyd wey dem sanso nomination give same award for de SAFTA for 2016 as well.[2] For 2014 insyd, na she act for de series Ses' Top La wey she sanso win nomination for Best Supporting Actress for TV Comedy category for de SAFTA 2016.For 2017 insyd, na she play de lead role insyd e.tv dema drama series Hustle wey dem nominate am for de Best Actress Award for TV Drama category for de SAFTA 2017.[6]
After several critics acclaim ein roles, she join plus de soapie iThemba for 2019, wey she play de role "Nomonde".[2] For de SAFTA 2020,na she san win de Best Supporting Actress Award for TV Drama category give dat role.[6] After ein seven-year sabbatical, she cam join plus de Mzansi Magic telenovela Queen 2020 insyd, de first telenovela for ein career insyd.[7][8] for de series insyd,na she play de role "NomaPrincess “Noma” Matshikiza".[5] Howeva, na she receive negative response from ein fans plus critics secof de role.[9][10]
Filmography[edit | edit source]
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Home Affairs | Vuyo Radebe | TV series | |
| 2006 | Tsha tsha | Mimi | TV series | |
| 2008 | Dirt | Nonks | TV movie | |
| 2009 | The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency | Florence Peko | TV series | |
| 2010 | Spud | Innocence | Film | |
| 2011 | Lucky | Lindiwe | Film | |
| 2013 | Spud 2: The Madness Continues | Innocence | Film | |
| 2014 | Spud 3: Learning to Fly | Innocence | Film | |
| 2014 | Rockville | Florence Peko | TV series | |
| 2015 | Ses' Top La | Pinky | Film | |
| 2016 | Hustle | Kitt Khambule | TV series | |
| 2018 | Sew the Winter to My Skin | Mole | Film | |
| 2019 | iThemba | Nomonde | Film | |
| 2020 | The Queen | NomaPrincess "Noma" Matshikiza | TV series |
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ "Brenda Ngxoli opens up about being sexually harassed by fellow actors". ZAlebs. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 "Brenda Ngxoli: TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ↑ "Brenda Ngxoli thanks the Fergusons for her first-ever private 'dressing room'". TimesLIVE. 16 September 2020. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ↑ 4.0 4.1 Tabalia, Jedidah (12 November 2019). "Know your celebrity: Brenda Ngxoli biography". Briefly. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ↑ 5.0 5.1 "Brenda Ngxoli leaves farming to scratch 7-year acting itch with new role in The Queen". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Brenda Ngxoli accolades". IMDb. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ↑ "Brenda Ngxoli on her role in The Queen: 'This is my first telenovela, I'm excited'". Channel. 10 May 2020. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ↑ "Brenda Ngxoli thrilled about joining The Queen". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ↑ "The Real Reason Brenda Ngxoli Joined The Queen". iHarare News. 24 October 2020. Retrieved 27 October 2021.
- ↑ "How The Queen is Ruining Brenda Ngxoli Career". iHarare News. 14 January 2021. Retrieved 27 October 2021.