| Thami Mngqolo | |
| Birth Date: | 9 September 1982 |
| Birth Name: | Zeke Elakhe Lungelo Mngqolo |
| Birth Place: | Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Years Active: | 1998–present |
| Partner: | Jo-Anne Reyneke (2008–2018) |
| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Actor |
Zeke Elakhe Lungelo Mngqolo (born 9 September 1982), popularly known as Thami Mngqolo, is a South African actor and director. He is best known for his roles in the popular series Generations, State Enemy No.1 and Greed and Desire.[1]
Mngqolo was born on 9 September 1982 in Johannesburg, South Africa as the second child of the family. He has one elder sister Nosiphowo Mngqolo, who died in 2016.[2]
He had a long-term relationship with fellow actress Jo-Anne Reyneke. They began dating in 2008 and had two children, Uvolwethu (born in 2013) and Lungelo (born in 2015).[3] In 2018, the couple called it quits after Reyneke allegedly found a compromising video on his cell phone.[4] [5]
In 2003, he appeared in the television serial Generations and played the role of Senzo Dlomo, a gay man. In 2016, he stopped acting in the series when its entire main cast was fired over their demands for a higher salary. He has also featured in State Enemy No.1. He also played as a receptionist in popular soap opera Muvhango. In November 2020, he joined the cast of the telenovela Isono. In the series, he plays the role Maradona.[6]
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 20032016 | Generations | Senzo Dlomo | TV series | ||
| 2016 | Greed and Desire | Kenny Msomi | TV series | ||
| 2020 | State Enemy No.1 | Thulani | Film | ||
| 2020 | Isono | Maradona | TV Series |