Motlatsi Mafatshe
Motlatsi Mafatshe | |
|---|---|
| Born | Motlatsi Mafatshe 3 April 1983 Soweto, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Other names | Mo |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, musician, director, producer |
| Years active | 2005–present |
| Spouse | Millicent Nkangane (m. 2014) |
Motlatsi Mafatshe (born 3 April 1983), is a South African actor and musician.[1] He is best known for his roles in the popular films State of Violence, Sokhulu &Partners II and Zama Zama. Apart from acting, he is also a musician who has made more than 400 singles.[2]
Personal life[edit]
He was born on 1984 in Soweto, South Africa to a political family.[3]
He is married to Millicent Nkangane, a fashion designer since November 2014.[4] They first met in a church.[5]
Career[edit]
He played the role 'Sechaba' on the popular SABC 3 soapie Isidingo first in 2010.[6] After playing the role for more than nine years, he finally joined officially for the show's directing team in 2018.[7][8] In 2019, he won the award for the Outstanding Lead Actor award at the Third Royalty Soapie Awards.[9]
He also played the role as 'Wandile Dhlomo' in the soccer drama Shooting Stars. Then he appeared with the role 'Casper' on the series When We Were Black.[2] In 2018, he co-produced the romcom Love Lives Here.[10]
On 3 February 2006, he was attacked by hip hop artist Thulani Ngcobo aka 'Pitch Black Afro' at the South African premiere party for television movie Tsotsi.
Filmography[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Elalini | Moses | Video short | |
| 2007 | When We Were Black | Casper | TV series | |
| 2007 | Brothers in Arms: 1978 | Dalgado | Film | |
| 2008 | uGugu no Andile | Mxolisi | TV series | |
| 2010 | Wild at Heart | David Kagona | TV series | |
| 2010 | Isidingo | Sechaba | TV series | |
| 2010 | State of Violence | Chappies | Film | |
| 2011 | Sokhulu and Partners II | Litha Zwane | TV series | |
| 2011 | Otelo Burning | Blade | Film | |
| 2012 | Gog' Helen | Garbage boy | Film | |
| 2012 | Zama Zama | Benjamin | Film | |
| 2013 | Fanie Fourie's Lobola | Mandla | Film | |
| 2013 | Single Guys | Taps | TV series | |
| 2015 | Zaziwa | TV series | ||
| 2016 | Mrs Right Guy | Traffic Cop | Film | |
| 2018 | Emoyeni | TV mini-series | ||
| 2020 | How to ruin Christmas, The Wedding | Mike Brad Pars | TV mini-series | |
| 2021 | House of zwide | Molefe | TV series |
References[edit]
- ^ "Isidingo's Motlatsi: I don't earn enough to live the 'fab life of a celeb'". timeslive. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ a b "Getting to know Isidingo's Motlatsi Mafatshe". citizen. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ "Isidingo's Motlatsi on being judged for coming from ikasi: It doesn't make me uneducated". timeslive. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ "Motlatsi Mafatshe's wife: Thank you for making sure I'm the best". timeslive. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ "Here's how Isidingo's Motlatsi & his wifey keep the flame alive". timeslive. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ "Motlatsi Mafatshe says actors found out about Isidingo chop on Twitter". timeslive. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ "Motlatsi Mafatshe on becoming a Isidingo director: I'm more than just Sechaba". timeslive. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ "What Motlatsi Mafatshe's doing after 'Isidingo': He won't give up on directing dream". sowetanlive. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ "'Isidingo's' Motlatsi Mafatshe on playing Sechaba Moloi for over 9 years". news24. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.
- ^ "Motlatsi Mafatshe: the actor-turned-producer". news24. 21 November 2020. Retrieved 21 November 2020.