Biography
Katlego Danke (born 7 November 1978) is an actress, television presenter and radio DJ from the North West region of South Africa.
The actress rose to fame after starring in the hit TV show Generations.
In the South African television series, she plays Dineo.
This actress of Tswana origin is well known to television fans for her appearance on the show Isidingo.
She plays Kgothalo in the South African drama series that airs on SABC 3.
South African actress
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| Full name: | Thanks Katlego |
| Born: | November 7, 1978 (age 45) |
| Place of birth: | North West, South Africa |
| Nationality: | South Africa |
| Parents: | Do not have |
| The children: | 1 |
| Height: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Boyfriend • Husband: | Andile Ncube |
| Job: | Actress • Television Personality |
| Net worth: | $750,000 – $1,500,000 |
Early life
Katlego Danke was born on 7 November 1978 in North West South Africa.
As a child, Katlego Danke had to move around a lot due to the nature of her father’s work.
Growing up, she lived in several cities in South Africa, including Mafikeng, Potchefstroom, Mabopane and Ga-Rankuwa.
Education
Katlego Danke is a graduate and studying for a certificate at a local university.
Katlego Danke graduated from the University of Cape Town with a BA in Theatre and Performance (UCT). In 2003, she received her BA from the university.
Katlego Danke graduated from Wits Business School with a Diploma in Management Studies. She completed her studies in 2010.
Career
Before entering television, Katlego Danke was a stage artist. Although she is best known for her roles in popular television soap operas, she is also well known for her roles in several stage shows.
Katlego Danke joined the cast of E.tv’s popular television show Backstage in 2002, and she also joined the cast of the television series Generations in 2006. After winning Best Actress at South Africa’s annual SAFTAs awards event, her acting skills were noticed.
Katlego Danke had a recurring role in Isidingo in 2016, after leaving the long-running drama Generations. She was cast in the telenovela Gomora, in which she would play the lead before the series ended. Mzansi Magic, an entertainment channel of DStv, will air the show.
Katlego Danke has also appeared in commercials for Clover, Honda and Vanish, among other brands. She joined Philips Avent, an international baby products company, as a brand ambassador in 2015.
She has about two decades of experience in the entertainment industry, starting in 2002. She has made a name for herself by becoming relevant in a highly competitive industry. She has also hosted and presented several South African television and radio shows.
Awards and Recognition
- Katlego Danke was named in FHM’s “100 Sexiest Women” list twice in 2006 and 2011.
- Katlego Danke has appeared in FHM’s “100 Sexiest Women in the World” list twice, in 2006 and 2011.
- She was nominated for the YOU amazing award for Most Popular Actress in 2010.
- Katlego Danke was also nominated for the Duku-Duku Award for Best Screen Villain in 2004.
- Katlego Danke was nominated for the South African Film and Television Award for Best Dressed Actress in 2009.
Personal life
According to multiple reports, actress Katlego Danke was dating Andile Ncube, a famous South African media personality. Unfortunately, their relationship did not work out. She has kept her relationship private from the public since then.
Katlego Danke is a proud mother of a son, but she has tried to keep her child out of the public eye. In October 2014, she gave birth to her son. Her six-year-old son is her pride and joy.
In 2015, she spent time with some of her former colleagues and one of them posted pictures of a fun outing on social media. Her son was in the pictures, but there was no report of the baby’s father. She was spotted holding her child in one of the pictures.
Actress Katlego Danke is reportedly set to be evicted from her Ferndale, Randburg home by First National Bank (FNB) after she failed to pay her monthly mortgage payments.
Social media
Katlego Danke is active on the popular photo-sharing app Instagram. She has a large fan base of over 200,000 followers. You can find her online @Katlego.Danke.
Net worth
Famous South African actress, Katlego Danke has an estimated net worth of $750,000 to $1,500,000.
