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Acting is more than just appearing in front of the camera. It takes a lot of courage and agility to be as passionate and prolific as Boitumelo Chuck Shisana.
Chuck Shisana (born 25 April 1984) is a South African actor who has proven that he is not only an actor but also very good at his job.
He entered the entertainment industry from 2006 to 2008 and became famous for his role as “Willy Foma” in the SABC2 medical drama “On the Hill”.
Chuck Shisana’s massive size also works to his advantage as he can switch between the criminal and police roles effortlessly.
Let’s get to know more exciting information about this actor.
South African actor
Chuck Hissana |
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 Chuck Shisana: History, Biography, Photos |
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| Name: | Poitumelo Chak Hisana |
| stage name: | Chuck Hissana |
| Date of Birth: | April 25, 1984 (40 years old) |
| place of birth: | Gauteng Province, South Africa |
| Country of Citizenship: | South Africa |
| parents: | not applicable |
| Children: | Mothusi Shisana, Kagiso Shisana |
| high: | not applicable |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Spouse • Husband: | Matilda Sekogobera |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
| net worth: | $100,000 |
early life
Chuck Shisana comes from a family of two children and he is the youngest in the family.
His brother is also a film director.
Chuck Shisana was born on April 25, 1984 and trained as a SAP (South African Police) officer.
He was born in the small town of Soshanguwe in South Africa. He is 40 years old this year.
He grew up in the same area before moving to Johannesburg.
He currently resides in Pretoria before he starts exploring his potential as an actor.
Chuck Shisana once looked to his older brother as a role model and mentor; as a child, his brother formed a local theater group.
educate
Chuck Shisana attended Soshanguve Secondary School in the early 1980s, a school known for its school musicals and music.
During this time, he fell in love with acting. After graduation, he entered the Pretoria Polytechnic to study drama and art.
Profession
Chuck Hissana began his acting career in 2002 when he joined the Mabana Arts Foundation in the North West. He worked in various theatre productions before returning to Pretoria in 2004 to work at the National Theatre.
“In 2006, he toured Europe with shows like ‘Cards,’ ‘The Rivonia Trial,’ ‘Silent Voice,’ and ‘Township Stories,’ ” he said. Chuck Shisana’s television appearances include ‘Molo Fish,’ ‘Hillside,’ ‘Ga Re Dumele,’ ‘Generations,’ ‘Soul City,’ ‘Rhythm City,’ and ‘Isidingo.’
“Most of the roles I play are cops,” he said. But he laughed: “I played cops in Molo Fish, Soul City and The Republic. “I don’t know why, maybe it’s because of my size or my looks,” he added. Chuck Shisana also played a corrupt cop in the series The River.
Filmography
- Willy Phoma in On the Hill Season 1 and 2
- Ga Re Dumele – Season 3 Guest Star
- Guest Stars
- Majosh
- Minister of Police of the Republic
- Rivers as Detective Tshabalala
- Rhythm City as Frank
- Cell 4
- Asinamari
- Wilderness Sisters
Personal life
Chuck Shisana’s wife Matilda Sekgobela works in a mechanical workshop and their children Mothusi Shisana and Kagiso Shisana are his biggest supporters. “They never miss an episode and go to watch his plays.”
Chuck Shisana also spoke about how his debut film role in The River provided him with new learning opportunities.
“Every day, I see myself improving.” Working with people who inspire him every day, he said he enjoys working with humble people with a great sense of humor.
He cited the example of famous actress Cindy De La Tou, saying it was a blessing to act with the actress. ” But the lockdown created a lot of difficulties for the actor as he could not get film roles.
But Chakhi Sissana still hopes that he will act in more films in the future.
net worth
Chuck Shisana’s net worth is estimated to be $100 thousand. Most of his income comes from his acting career.
On the other hand, his absence from television shows suggests that he is supplementing his income with other private activities.
Social Media
- Facebook: Chuck Shisana
- Twitter: @Chuckshisana
- Instagram: @Chuckshisana
