Tseko Monaheng Explained

Tseko Monaheng
Birth Name:Tseko Monaheng
Birth Place:Khubetsoana, Lesotho
Nationality:Mosotho
Years Active:2005–present
Occupation:Actor

Tseko Monaheng, is a Mosotho actor.[1] He is best known for the roles in the films This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection, Five Fingers for Marseilles and short film Behemoth: Or the Game of God.[2] [3]

Career

In 2005, Monaheng was discovered by veteran actor and producer, Silas Monyatsi during the auditions for AIDS drama Ke Khetho Eaka. Later in the same year, he acted in the short film Untitled directed by Kaizer Matsumunyane. In the meantime, he acted in several AIDS radio dramas. In 2006 he debut in the South African drama along with Soul City’s Untitled Stories including Mapule's Choice and Monna Motsamai.[4]

He also acted in several Mosotho films including Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese's critically acclaimed short film as the lead role 'Preacher'.[5] With the success of the short, he was then selected for Mosese's next venture This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection in 2019. The film was screened at several international film festivals as well.[6] [7] [8] [9] He also acted in the local films: Kau la poho (2008) and Lilaphalapha.

In 2017, Monaheng acted in the South African film Five Fingers for Marseilles. He played the role as a corrupt police officer. The film received positive reviews and selected for screening at the Toronto International Film Festival (TIFF) from 7 to 17 September 2017.[10] In 2018, he debut in the South African television with the soap opera Rhythm City. However, he was auditioned for the role in October 2017. Monaheng also joined with the productions: Mantsopa and Qomatsi as well as various 'Lesedi' FM radio dramas.

Filmography

Year Film Role Genre Ref.
2005 Untitled Short film
2008 Mapule's Choice Short film
2008 Kau la poho Chief Mohale Short film
2009 Lilaphalapha Film
2013 Mantsopa TV series
2015 Qomatsi TV series
2014 Naka la Moitheri Chief Mohale Short film
2016 Preacher Short film
2017 Five Fingers for Marseilles Film
2018 Rhythm City TV series
2019 This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection Film

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Tseko Monaheng: films. MUBI . 27 October 2020.
  2. Web site: Tseko Monaheng: Schauspieler. filmstarts . 27 October 2020.
  3. Web site: FILMS STARRING Tseko Monaheng. letterboxd . 27 October 2020.
  4. Web site: Monaheng Debuts On Rhythm City. Sunday Express . 27 October 2020.
  5. Web site: Behemoth - Or The Game Of God. filmaffinity . 28 October 2020.
  6. Web site: ‘This Is Not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection’ 2020. filmfesthamburg . 28 October 2020.
  7. Web site: ‘This Is Not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection’ 2020. filmfesthamburg . 28 October 2020.
  8. Web site: This Is Not a Burial, It's a Resurrection. sundance . 28 October 2020.
  9. Web site: This Is Not a Burial, It’s a Resurrection by Lemohang Jeremiah Mosese. IFFR . 28 October 2020.
  10. Web site: Local Actors Featured At Canada Festival. Sunday Express . 27 October 2020.

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