Gugu Gumede Explained

Gugu Gumede
Birth Name:Gugu Gumede
Birth Place:Natal (now KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Alma Mater:American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Mother:Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi
Occupation:Actress
Children:1
Years Active:2013-present

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

YearFilm/SopieRoletitle
2013GenerationsMandisa
2015UzaloHlengiwe MaMlambo Mhlongo

Personal life

Gumede is a born-again Christian.[8] [9]

Gugu gave birth to her daughter on 24 March 2022.[10]

See also

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Uzalos gugu gumede - theres no place for my twang when i play mamlambo. 2017-11-28. timeslive.co.za. 2020-03-12.
  2. Web site: Gugu Gumede Not Just Magwaza Msibis daughter. sowetanlive.co.za. 2017-11-24. 2020-03-12.
  3. Web site: Gugu Gumede. PressReader. 2020-03-12.
  4. Web site: Acting is Gugu Gumedes Comfort Zone. channel24.co.za. 2018-01-25. 2020-03-12.
  5. Web site: Revealed: These are south africas most watched tv shows— Ratings. thesouthafrican.com. 2020-03-12.
  6. Web site: Uzalos gugu gumede on why she no longer wears wigs - i didn't feel beautiful without them. 2019-10-08. 2020-03-12.
  7. Web site: Catch the 11th Crown Gospel Awards Live on SABC2. sabc2.co.za. 2020-03-12. 14 February 2021. https://web.archive.org/web/20210214101948/http://www.sabc2.co.za/sabc/home/sabc2/news/details?id%3Dd20fdb19-77a6-4dd7-990a-6c92341e7eef%26title%3DCatch%2520the%252011th%2520Crown%2520Gospel%2520Awards%2520live%2520on%2520SABC2%2520this%2520Sunday&grqid=KiU_4GgT&s=1&hl=en-ZA. dead.
  8. Web site: Real life pain helps actress gugu gumede find her character. iol.co.za. 2020-03-12.
  9. Web site: Guess who - these celebs are young, famous and proudly Christian!. timeslive.co.za. 2018-04-02. 2020-03-12.
  10. News: Uzalo actor Gugu Gumede welcomes baby girl Channel . Channel. 2022-03-24. Graye . Morkel. 2022-03-25. South Africa . en.