Gugu Gumede | |
|---|---|
| Born | Gugu Gumede
Natal (now
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Alma mater | American Academy of Dramatic Arts |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013-present |
| Notable work | |
| Children | 1 |
| Parent |
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Gugu Gumede is a South African actress born in the Province of Natal. She is well known for portraying the character of a prophetess, Mamlambo, in the soapie Uzalo. [1]
Early life
Gumede was born in the province of Natal. Her father was Simon Hulumeni Gumede and her mother was Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi. [2] She studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles. [3]
Career
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
Television
| Year | Film/Sopie | Role | title |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Generations | Mandisa | Support role |
| 2015 | Uzalo | Hlengiwe MaMlambo Mhlongo | Starring |
Personal life
Gumede is a born-again Christian. [8] [9]
Gugu gave birth to her daughter on 24 March 2022. [10]
See also
- Generations the legacy
- Uzalo
References
- ^ "Uzalos gugu gumede - theres no place for my twang when i play mamlambo". timeslive.co.za. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ "Gugu Gumede Not Just Magwaza Msibis daughter". sowetanlive.co.za. 24 November 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ "Gugu Gumede". Retrieved 12 March 2020 – via PressReader.
- ^ "Acting is Gugu Gumedes Comfort Zone". channel24.co.za. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ "Revealed: These are south africas most watched tv shows— Ratings". thesouthafrican.com. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ "Uzalos gugu gumede on why she no longer wears wigs - i didn't feel beautiful without them". 8 October 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ "Catch the 11th Crown Gospel Awards Live on SABC2". sabc2.co.za. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ "Real life pain helps actress gugu gumede find her character". iol.co.za. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ "Guess who - these celebs are young, famous and proudly Christian!". timeslive.co.za. 2 April 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
- ^ Morkel, Graye (24 March 2022). "Uzalo actor Gugu Gumede welcomes baby girl | Channel". South Africa: Channel. Retrieved 25 March 2022.