Zolisa Xaluva
Zolisa Xaluva | |
|---|---|
| Born | Zolisa Xaluva 13 June 1981 Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Notable work | |
Zolisa Xaluva (born 13 June 1981) is a South African actor. He is best known for his starring role in the popular series Generations as Jason and Mzansi Magic telenovelas The Queen as Diamond Mabuza (2017–2019)and Gomora (2020–2022) as Melusi.
Career
Xaluva began his acting career in 2004, where he starred in a television series Tsha Tsha season 3 as Lwazi Mboweni,[1] uGugu no Andile in 2008 and 2009 as Khutso and played the main role in SABC 1 soapie opera Generations: The Legacy as Jayson.[2][3] He played the role of Sydney Lwans in Zabalaza in 2013.[4]early 2017, he played the supporting role of Uncle Luvo in Igazi.[5] The same year,he played starring role of Diamond Mabuza in The Queen from season 2 to 4.[6][7] He made his debut in a movie series Sew the Winter to My Skin in 2018 as Black Whyatt Earp.[8] In 2019, he played the role of Art Nyakama in a film Knuckle City.[9]
Before COVID-19 pandemic in early 2020, Xaluva played the lead in a popular Mzansi Magic telenovela Gomora as Melusi Dlamini from season 1 to 2.[10][11] The same year, he played the starring role in a Netflix movie Kings of Jo'Burg as Mogomotsi "Mo " Masire.[12][13][14] In 2022, he starred in a Showmax a fantasy series Blood Psalms as Toka.[15][16] He played the lead role in e.tv telenovela Smoke & Mirrors as Ceaser Ngonyama,[17][18] but his role was replaced by Hlomla Dandala in April 2024.[19][20][21] The same year, he starred in a film The Queenstown Kings as Buyile Mahamba.[22][23] In 2024, he played the lead role of Bheki Ndlovu in Code 13 with Lunathi Mampofu.[24][25]
Personal life
Xaluva is currently not married.[26]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| Generations | Jason | TV series | |
| Gomora | Melusi | TV series | |
| 2016 | Hustle | Bra X | TV series |
| The Queen | Diamond Mabuza | TV series | |
| Igazi | Uncle Luvo | TV series | |
| Rhythm City | HHP’s Manager | TV series | |
| The Throne | Sello | TV series | |
| Tsha Tsha | Lwazi Mboweni | TV series | |
| Tshisa | Fashion Photographer | TV series | |
| uGugu no Andile | Khutso | TV series | |
| 2013 | Zabalaza | Sydney Lwana | TV series |
| 2018 | Sew the Winter to My Skin | Film |
References
- ↑ Seemela, Masego (13 January 2023). "Charming Zolisa Xaluva counts his blessings as acting career flourishes". Sowetan. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Tlhoaele, Kgalalelo (22 July 2025). "Ex-Generations star reveals mental health battle!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ "I'm tired of seeing black people portrayed as power hungry‚ says Zolisa Xaluva". Sowetan. 17 October 2016. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Motsu, Dimakatso (14 December 2014). "JASON'S SOAPED TO THE MAX!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Mpapu, Hopewell (16 January 2017). "Zolisa Xaluva's excited about joining Igazi and reuniting with old colleagues". News24. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Biyela, Khosi (30 October 2017). "Zolisa Xaluva joins The Queen". News24. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ "Yhu! Finally Diamond is dead". TimesLIVE. 29 March 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ "Zolisa Xaluva 'extremely honoured' by Safta nod for role in new EC film". The Herald. 16 February 2019. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ "Local film 'Knuckle City' hits cinemas in February". YoMzansi. 29 January 2020. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Nyhaba, Theo (24 April 2022). "Fan favourite Zolisa Xaluva leaves Gomora". Sunday World. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ "'Melusi no longer the same character I signed to play'". Sowetan. 28 April 2022. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Maako, Keitumetse (20 January 2023). "From a reluctant return to crime to dark secrets: Zolisa Xaluva spills the beans on Kings of Jo'burg S2". News24. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Mahlangu, Quincy (28 April 2022). "Gomora actor dumps the show and gets a new gig!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Maako, Keitumetse (11 January 2023). "The Masire family is hunted by new enemies in Kings of Jo'burg season 2". News24. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Tsewu, Siya (17 August 2022). "Filming Blood Psalms a thrill, say stars of fantasy series with 'dialogue only in African languages'". News24. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Seleme, Rae (18 August 2022). "Former 'Gomora' actor Zolisa Xaluva scores role in 'Blood Psalms'". The South African. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Zuma, Mbalenhle (1 December 2023). "'Smoke & Mirrors' producers confirm Zolisa Xaluva's departure". Sunday World. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Booi, Silindokuhle (23 May 2024). "Zolisa Xaluva speaks being asked to go back to Smoke and Mirrors". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Magagula, Nompumelelo (16 April 2024). "Hlomla Dandala excited to step into Zolisa Xaluva's shoes on Smoke & Mirrors". News24. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Mpapu, Hopewell (7 March 2024). "Guess who's replacing Zolisa Xaluva in Smoke & Mirrors S2?". News24. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Magagula, Nompumelelo (30 November 2023). "Zolisa Xaluva rubbishes rumours that he's been fired from Smoke & Mirrors, but etv says otherwise". News24. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Dipa, Karishma (30 May 1987). "'The Queenstown Kings' – a tale of hope and redemption". IOL. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Seemela, Masego (30 November 2023). "Zolisa Xaluva says Smoke & Mirrors negotiations ongoing but producers say he's out". Sowetan. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Magagula, Nompumelelo (21 April 2024). "Zolisa Xaluva, Lunathi Mampofu and Zuluboy let us in on Code 13". News24. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ Mati, Bongiwe (20 March 2024). "Zolisa Xaluva to lead in a new series". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 12 May 2026.
- ↑ "Zolisa Xaluva's biography, age, wife, family, businesses, education, net worth, career, and girlfriend - LatestZimNews". 25 February 2024. Retrieved 9 February 2026.