Dawn Thandeka King

Dawn Thandeka King (born October 1, 1977) is a multi-award-winning South African actress, musician, motivational speaker and social media influencer from Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal. Dawn Thandeka King is best known for her former role as MaNgcobo on the South African soap opera Uzalo. King portrayed the role of MaNgcobo for almost 7 years.

Early life
Dawn Thandeka King was born in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal. After finishing her matric, she went on to complete her drama studies at Technikon Natal (now known as DUT).

Career
Before King's breakthrough in the acting industry, she was working a 9–5 job in the tourism industry around Durban. She eventually quit her job in the tourism industry to pursue her acting career and her debut in the acting industry came in 2012 where she got a role in Mzansi Magic's telenovela Inkaba. A few years later she portrayed the role of Lindiwe Xulu (Mangcobo) on a telenovela broadcast on SABC1 television show Uzalo from 2015 to 2021. Her character was well received by the audience with King receiving praise for her acting skills. She starred in the telenovela Lockdown on Mzansi Magic where she was known as Mazet. She is also seen in Mzansi Bioskop short Zulu drama's persuading her dream career.

In 2021, after she left Uzalo she joined a new telenova called DiepCity to play a leading role.

Personal life
King is a mother of five children. She was married to Durban-based businessman Jabulani Msomi for 15 years until their marriage ended on 2017.

Accolades

 * She won a SAFTA for Best Actress in a lead role in a TV Drama (Lockdown)
 * She was nominated as Favourite Actress at 2020 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards.
 * She won KZN Entertainment Awards in Best Actress category 2020.

Simon Sabela KZN Film & TV Awards
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 * 2024
 * Shaka iLembe
 * Best Supporting Actress TV
 * Pending
 * Pending