Biography
Khanyisa Bunu (born 12 August 1980) is a petite South African comedian and actress.
This popular comedian is known nationwide for his stand-up comedy talents and has performed at numerous comedy concerts across South Africa.
She is known for making thousands of fans laugh with her comedic style, unique delivery, and relatable humor.
South African comedian
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| Full name: | Khanyisa Bunu |
| Parents: | Mr. and Mrs. Buntu |
| Born: | August 12, 1980 |
| Year old: | The 40s |
| Place of birth: | Eastern Cape |
| Nationality: | South Africa |
| Boyfriend • Husband: | Classify |
| Job: | Actress • Comedian |
| Net worth: | $40,000-$70,000 |
Early life
Khanyisa Bunu was born on 12 August in the early 1980s. She was born and raised in the Eastern Cape region of South Africa.
She was raised by both her parents in a humble family. As a child, she had an uncanny ability to please people of all ages, including elders, young people, and her peers.
She was bullied and ridiculed as a child because of her size but she never took the critics seriously. Today, she has made a name for herself in South Africa.
Education
Khanyisa Bunu began and completed her secondary education in the Eastern Cape in South Africa.
Career
Khanyisa Bunu started her career as a secondary school teacher. She taught English usage and Geography. She was not satisfied with her teaching job and decided to quit after almost a decade of teaching.
Shortly after resigning, she left the Eastern Cape and moved to Johannesburg to pursue a career in comedy. She auditioned for the South African Broadcasting Corporation’s stand-up comedy competition called So You Think You Are Funny.
This was her first time participating in the Comedy branch of the South African entertainment company. She was eliminated in the later stages of the competition but the experience she gained laid the foundation for her comedy career.
In addition to comedy, Khanyisa Bunu is also an accomplished writer and actress. She has written a number of articles for a number of South African newspaper companies and in 2013, she wrote her first novel, Umbhodamo. Her book received positive reviews and is a required reading for South African Grade 8 and Grade 9 students.
Khanyisa Bunu played Nobuhle in the fourth season of the South African show Ses Top La. She has also appeared in several South African television series.
List of movies played
- The Top
- Scandal
- Bantu Time
- Judge Khambule
Prize
Khanyisa Bunu is the first South African woman to win the People’s Choice Award.
She received this award at the 2015 Savanna Comic’s Choice Awards.
Social media
Khanyisa Bunu is active on Twitter and Instagram. She posts pictures of herself and upcoming shows for her fans and she has a large online fan base.
Her Instagram and Twitter accounts are @bunukhanyisa and @Khanyisa_bunu respectively.
Personal life
Khanyisa Bunu is currently married with children. The South African comedian is very private and does not reveal information about her family to the public.
Net worth
Talented South African comedian and on-screen personality, Khanyisa Bunu has amassed an estimated net worth of $40,000 to $70,000.
