Themba Mncube
Themba Mncube | |
|---|---|
| Born | Thembalethu Brian Ntuli 7 March 1991 |
| Education | AFDA, The School for the Creative Economy |
| Occupations | Director, Actor, Model |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Height | 120 cm (3 ft 11 in) |
| Spouse | Hope Masilo (m. 2019) |
Thembalethu Brian Ntuli (born 7 March 1991), also known by his professional name Themba Mncube, is a South African filmmaker and actor.[1] He is best known for the roles in the television serials such as Rhythm City, B&B and the film Lokoza.
Personal life
Mncube was born on 7 March 1991 in South Africa. He grew up in Ekhuruleni on the East Rand. He completed education from Germiston. Since school times, he went to drama classes.[2] He graduated with a degree in filmmaking from the AFDA, The School for the Creative Economy (AFDA Johannesburg).[1]
He is married to his longtime partner Hope Masilo. They started the affair in 2008.[3] The wedding was held at EnGedi: The Oasis in the Cradle, Muldersdrift in March 2019.[4][5][6]
Career
As an actor, he appeared in the popular television commercials for 'Sunlight' and 'South African Broadcasting Corporation' (SABC2). After graduation, he joined with Moonyeen Lee and Associates.[1] In 2008 when he was in grade 11, Mncube played a popular recurring role as the young car guard "Pule" in the e.tv soap opera Rhythm City from May to June, 2008. In the same year, Mncube starred in a brand campaign for SABC2.[2] In 2011, he became very popular with the television commercial 'Vodacom.'[4]
In 2015, he was cast in the lead role of "Cuba" in the e.tv sitcom B&B.[2] In 2016, he acted in the film Lokoza directed by Isabelle Mayor.[7] In 2018, he acted in the films Frank & Fearless and Meerkat Maantuig.[8]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Rhythm City | Pule | TV series | |
| 2011 | Soul Buddyz | Brains | TV series | |
| 2013 | Mad Dogs | Tokoloshe | TV series | |
| 2014 | Task Force | Boy | TV series | |
| 2014 | Zaziwa | Himself | TV series | |
| 2015 | Those Who Can't | James | TV series | |
| 2015 | B&B | Cuba | TV series | |
| 2015 | Him, Her & the Guys | Lesedi | TV series | |
| 2016 | Lokoza | Actor | Film | |
| 2018 | Frank & Fearless | Fearless | Film | |
| 2018 | Meerkat Maantuig | Bhubesi | Film | |
| 2019 | Shadow | Moses | TV series | |
| 2021 | Unpacked with Relebogile Mabotja | guest role | TV series |
References
- 1 2 3 "PROSPEROUS – Thembalethu Mncube". Words that start with P. 25 August 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- 1 2 3 "Thembalethu Ntuli: TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ↑ "All About Themba Ntuli's Marriage to Wife Hope Masilo and The Age Difference Between Them". BuzzSouthAfrica. 19 January 2021. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- 1 2 Nkosi, Joseph; MA. "Thembalethu Ntuli biography, age, profile, wife & height - The Nation". Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ↑ B, Michael (16 March 2019). "Diminutive South African actor, Themba Ntuli marries the love of his life (Photos)". YabaLeftOnline. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ↑ "Short South African male actor, Themba Ntuli marries pretty lady". Nigeria News | Laila's Blog. 16 March 2019. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ↑ "SWISS FILMS: Thembalethu Mncube". www.swissfilms.ch. Retrieved 28 October 2021.
- ↑ "Themba Ntuli". Meerkat Maantuig. Retrieved 28 October 2021.