Brenda Ngxoli is a South African actress, model, dancer and director.
She is best known for her roles in the television series Internal Affairs, Ses’ Top La and She.
Ngxoli began her career in Theatre, performing in several stage plays, including Pick Ups, I-Klips, Yes Medem, Doc’s Wife and Sacred Thorns.
She later appeared in commercials for Polka and MTN. Her notable work in television serials has earned her recognition and popularity in South Africa.
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- Full name: Brenda Bongiwe Ngxoli
- Stage name: Brenda Ngxoli
- Date of birth: July 3, 1980
- Age: 43 years old
- Place of birth: Eastern Cape, South Africa
- Nationality: South African
- Profession: South African actress and model
- Height: Unknown
- Parent: Ntombizodwa Mngxoli
- Siblings: Althea Lumka Ngxoli
- Partner: Samphiwe Sitengile
- Children: Sky Ngxoli
- Relationship: Not married
- Net worth: R950,000 (about $50,000)
Early life and education
Brenda Bongiwe Ngxoli was born on 3 July 1980 in the Eastern Cape region of South Africa. She was born to parents whose mother’s name was Ntombizodwa Mngxoli, and worked as a domestic servant, although her father’s name is unknown.
Brenda has an older sister named Althea Lumka Ngxoli. Brenda completed her studies at the University of Cape Town, where she graduated in 2000 with a Bachelor of Arts in Theater and a Performance Certificate in Speech and Drama.
Before that, she enrolled or graduated from a secondary school in Muizenberg, Cape Town, in 1997. Brenda’s ethnic background is South African, although her religious beliefs are unknown.
Career
Brenda Ngxoli began her acting career in Theatre, appearing in several stage plays, including “Pick Ups”, “I-Klips”, “Yes Medem”, “Doc’s Wife” and “Sacred Thorns ”.
After making a name for herself on stage, she turned to commercials, appearing in commercials for “Polka” and “MTN”. In 2004, Ngxoli took on the role of director, directing the stage play “Through Thick and Thin” at Market Theater.
Ngxoli made her television debut in 2005 with the SABC1 drama series Home Affairs, where she played the role of Vuyo Radebe for three years. Her portrayal of this character was extremely popular and she was nominated for a SAFTA Golden Horn Award for Best Actress in a TV Series in 2006, 2007 and 2011.
Ngxoli’s film debut took place in 2010 with the first installment of the series “Spud”, where she played the role of “Innocence”. She continued this role in the “Spud” sequels released in 2013 and 2014.
In the following years, Ngxoli established herself as a versatile and highly regarded actress, appearing in drama series such as “Rockville” in 2013, where she won the BAFTA Award for Actress Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series and “Ses’ Top La” in 2014, for which she received nominations in the same category.
In 2019, Ngxoli joined the soap opera iThemba, playing the role of Nomonde and won the BAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series in 2020.
After a seven-year hiatus, Ngxoli returned to television in 2020 with her first telenovela role in “Queen,” marking a new chapter in her esteemed acting career.
Throughout her journey, Brenda Ngxoli has consistently demonstrated her versatility, talent and dedication to her craft, receiving critical acclaim as well as numerous awards for her acting performances. her color.
Social Media
- Instagram handle: @brendangxoli
Personal life
Brenda Ngxoli is currently believed to be single and not married. She was romantically involved with Samphiwe Sitengile in the past but it is unclear if they are still together at this time. Ngxoli has a daughter named Sky Ngxoli, although details about Sky’s father are not provided.
Cinema
Television:
- Internal Affairs (2005)
- Tsha tsha (2006)
- Dirt (2008)
- No. 1 Female Detective Agency (2009)
- Rockville (2013)
- Ses’ Top La (2015)
- Hustle (2016)
- iThemba (2019)
- The Queen (2020)
- The River (2023)
Film:
- Spud (2010)
- Lucky (2011)
- Spud 2: The Madness Continues (2013)
- Spud 3: Learn to Fly (2014)
- Sew Winter into My Skin (2018)
- iNumber: Jozi Gold (2023)
Net worth
Brenda Ngxoli is a South African actress and director. As of 2022, her estimated net worth is R950,000, approximately $50,000 USD.
Her main source of income is her acting career and television series, such as Internal Affairs and Hustle. She has also received many nominations and awards throughout her career.
