Gugu Gumede
Gugu Gumede | |
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Born | Gugu Gumede December 10, 1991 KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
Nationality | South African |
Alma mater | American Academy of Dramatic Arts |
Occupation | Actress |
Years active | 2013-present |
Notable work | |
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Gugu Gumede (born December 10, 1991) is a South African actress born in KwaZulu-Natal. She is well known for portraying the character of a prophetess, Mamlambo, in the soapie Uzalo.[1]
Early life[edit]
Gumede was born in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Her father is the late Simon Hulumeni Gumede and her mother is Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi.[2] She studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles.[3]
Career[edit]
In 2013, Gumede returned from the United States and landed a role as Mandisa in Generations, one of the most successful shows in South Africa.[4][5]
In 2015, Gumede was cast to portray the character of Mamlambo on the most viewed television show in South Africa, Uzalo.[6]
In 2018, she presented the 11th Crown Gospel Music Awards alongside Somizi Mhlongo, Rebecca Malope, Clement Maosa and other celebrities.[7]
Filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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2013 | Generations | Mandisa | |
2015 | Uzalo | Mamlambo/Hlengiwe |
Personal life[edit]
Gumede is a born-again Christian.[8][9]
See also[edit]
References[edit]
- ^ "Uzalos gugu gumede - theres no place for my twang when i play mamlambo". timeslive.co.za. 2017-11-28. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
- ^ "Gugu Gumede Not Just Magwaza Msibis daughter". sowetanlive.co.za. 2017-11-24. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
- ^ "Gugu Gumede". pressreader.com. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
- ^ "Acting is Gugu Gumedes Comfort Zone". channel24.co.za. 2018-01-25. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
- ^ "Revealed: These are south africas most watched tv shows— Ratings". thesouthafrican.com. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
- ^ "Uzalos gugu gumede on why she no longer wears wigs - i didn't feel beautiful without them". 2019-10-08. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
- ^ "Catch the 11th Crown Gospel Awards Live on SABC2". sabc2.co.za. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
- ^ "Real life pain helps actress gugu gumede find her character". iol.co.za. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
- ^ "Guess who - these celebs are young, famous and proudly Christian!". timeslive.co.za. 2018-04-02. Retrieved 2020-03-12.