Gugu Gumede is a South African actress born in the Province of Natal. She is well known for portraying the character of a prophetess, Mamlambo, in the soapie Uzalo.[1]
Gugu Gumede | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gugu Gumede September 14, 1992 Natal (now KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Alma mater | American Academy of Dramatic Arts |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013-present |
| Notable work | |
| Children | 1 |
| Mother | Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi |
Early life
editGumede was born in the province of Natal. Her father was Simon Hulumeni Gumede and her mother was Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi.[2] She studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles.[3]
Career
editIn 2013, Gumede returned from the United States and landed a role as Mandisa in Generations, one of the most successful shows in South Africa.[4][5]
In 2015, Gumede was cast to portray the character of Mamlambo on the most viewed television show in South Africa, Uzalo.[6]
In 2018, she presented the 11th Crown Gospel Music Awards alongside Somizi Mhlongo, Rebecca Malope, Clement Maosa and other celebrities.[7]
Filmography
editTelevision
edit| Year | Film/Sopie | Role | title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Generations | Mandisa | Support role |
| 2015 | Uzalo | Hlengiwe MaMlambo Mhlongo | Starring |
Personal life
editGumede is a born-again Christian.[8][9]
Gugu gave birth to her daughter on 24 March 2022.[10]
See also
edit- Generations the legacy
- Uzalo
References
edit- ^ "Uzalos gugu gumede - theres no place for my twang when i play mamlambo". timeslive.co.za. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ "Gugu Gumede Not Just Magwaza Msibis daughter". sowetanlive.co.za. 24 November 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Gugu Gumede". Retrieved 12 March 2020 – via PressReader.
- ^ "Acting is Gugu Gumedes Comfort Zone". channel24.co.za. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Revealed: These are south africas most watched tv shows— Ratings". thesouthafrican.com. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ "Uzalos gugu gumede on why she no longer wears wigs - i didn't feel beautiful without them". 8 October 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ "Catch the 11th Crown Gospel Awards Live on SABC2". sabc2.co.za. Archived from the original on 14 February 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ "Real life pain helps actress gugu gumede find her character". iol.co.za. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ "Guess who - these celebs are young, famous and proudly Christian!". timeslive.co.za. 2 April 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Morkel, Graye (24 March 2022). "Uzalo actor Gugu Gumede welcomes baby girl | Channel". South Africa: Channel. Retrieved 25 March 2022.