Jet Novuka

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Jet Novuka
Born (1971-03-03) 3 March 1971 (age 53)
Occupation(s)Actor, Director, Content Creator
Years active1990–present

Jet Novuka (born 3 March 1971) is a South African actor.

He is known for his parts in South African television shows such as Home Affairs, Igazi, "Yizo Yizo", Mfolozi Street, Isidingo: The Need, Jacob’s Cross, and Letters of Hope.

Early life[edit]

Novuka was born and raised in Mthatha's Ngangelizwe township[1] on 3 March 1971, the same township South African DJ Black Coffee grew up at. A pupil that only went to school for acting, he graduated at Fuba School of Drama & Visual Arts and also received training at Funda Arts Centre.[2] It was in 1990 where his acting career began where he was a cast in the 1990 film, "The King's Mesenger".[3].Novuka is also one of the best leading producers in Southern Africa.

Television[edit]

Series:[4]

  • Home Affairs,
  • Igazi,
  • Mfolozi Street,
  • Isidingo:
  • The Need,
  • Jacob’s Cross,
  • Letters of Hope.
  • 4Play: Sex Tips for Girls
  • Ingozi
  • Montana
  • MTV Shuga
  • Ngempela
  • Nkululeko
  • Soul Buddyz
  • The River as Walter
  • Tsha Tsha
  • Usindiso
  • Yizo Yizo
  • Zero Tolerance
  • Zone 14
  • uZalo

Awards[edit]

He won the Rapid Lion 2020 - Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in Letters of Hope[5] award.

Notes[edit]

  1. ^ "Dispatch 16/07/2016". pressreader. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  2. ^ "Veteran actor Jet Novuka talks about his career". Move!Mag. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  3. ^ "The King's Messenger (1990)". IMDb. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  4. ^ "Jet Novuka TV roles". TVSA. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
  5. ^ "Jet Novuka takes home the Best Actor in Supporting Role award". screenafrica. Retrieved 14 April 2020.

External links[edit]

Jet Novuka at IMDb