Jet Novuka Explained

Jet Novuka
Birth Place:	Mthatha, South Africa
Birth Date:	3 March 1971
Occupation:	Actor, Director, Content Creator
Yearsactive:	1990–present

Jet Novuka (born 3 March 1971) is a South African actor.

He is known for his parts in South African television shows such as Home Affairs, Igazi, "Yizo Yizo", Mfolozi Street, Isidingo: The Need, Jacob’s Cross, and Letters of Hope.

Early life

Novuka was born and raised in Mthatha's Ngangelizwe township^[1] on 3 March 1971, the same township South African DJ Black Coffee grew up at. A pupil that only went to school for acting, he graduated at Fuba School of Drama & Visual Arts and also received training at Funda Arts Centre.^[2] It was in 1990 where his acting career began where he was a cast in the 1990 film, "The King's Mesenger".^[3] .Novuka is also one of the best leading producers in Southern Africa.

Television

Series:^[4]

• Home Affairs,
• Igazi,
• Mfolozi Street,
• Isidingo:
• The Need,
• Jacob’s Cross,
• Letters of Hope.
• 4Play: Sex Tips for Girls
• Ingozi
• Montana
• MTV Shuga
• Ngempela
• Nkululeko
• Soul Buddyz
• The River as Walter
• Tsha Tsha
• Usindiso
• Yizo Yizo
• Zero Tolerance
• Zone 14
• uZalo

Awards

He won the Rapid Lion 2020 - Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in Letters of Hope^[5] award.

Notes and References

1. Web site: Dispatch 16/07/2016. pressreader. 14 April 2020.
2. Web site: Veteran actor Jet Novuka talks about his career. Move!Mag. 14 April 2020.
3. Web site: The King's Messenger (1990). IMDb. 14 April 2020.
4. Web site: Jet Novuka TV roles . 14 April 2020 . TVSA.
5. Web site: Jet Novuka takes home the Best Actor in Supporting Role award. screenafrica. 14 April 2020.