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Leroy Gopal (born 6 July 1979) is one of South Africa’s most sought after and loved actors and voice-over artists.
He is very good at what he does and there is no one who does it better than him.
Over the years, Leroy Gopal has grown into one of the most respected and admired actors in the South African film industry. Take a peek into the life of this amazing actor.
South African actor
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Name: | Leroy Gopal |
Date of Birth: | July 6, 1979 (45 years old) |
place of birth: | Harare, Zimbabwe |
Country of Citizenship: | South Africa |
high: | 1.87 m |
parents: | not applicable |
Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
Wife • Spouse: | Keleso Molefi (m. 2017) |
Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
Children: | Kiki Leroy Gopal, Didi Tadiwa, Mimi Naima |
Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
net worth: | $1-2 million |
early life
Leroy Gopal was born on July 6, 1979; originally from Zimbabwe, he moved to South Africa.
Leroy Gopal was only 14 years old when his father died. He has an older sister, Claudia Gopal Muvuti, who was once the Zimbabwe triathlon champion.
Leroy Gopal was an avid football fan in his youth.
educate
Leroy Gopal received his primary education at Blackiston Primary School. After graduation, he attended Gateway Secondary School and Prince Edward Secondary School for his secondary education.
He holds a BA in Live Performance and Film from the AFDA School of Creative Economy.
Leroy Gopal is one of two AFDA students who won the prestigious M-NET Student of the Year Award in 2003 and 2004 respectively.
Personal life
Leroy Gopal is happily married to a South African woman named Keletso Molefe; the two got married in 2017 and have three lovely children.
Their children are named Kiki Leroy Gopal, Didi Tadiwa and Mimi Naima.
Profession
In 2000, Leroy Gopal made his screen debut in the film Yellow Card, where he played the lead role of football player ‘Tiyane Tsumba’.
He also played the role of “Thabang Ngema” in the SABC 3 soap opera “One Way”, which was later adapted into a hit movie. He played the role for a year.
In 2012, he starred in the SABC 1 sitcom film Ses’Top La, in which he played the role of “Oleshe”.
The following year (2013), he won the South African Film and Television Awards for Best Actor in a Comedy Film for his outstanding performance.
Later, Leroy Gopal made his debut in the film Seal Team 8 as a Congolese dictator named Tonga. Later, he made his television debut in the Mzansi Magic TV series playing the role of Abomama, a character that remained popular throughout the series.
In 2014, he starred in the SABC1 political drama series “Ihawu le Sizwe”. Leroy Gopal is also the founder of “Creation Station Entertainment Company”.
Leroy Gopal also directed a music video for renowned Zimbabwean artist Audius Mtawarira.
net worth
Leroy Gopal’s net worth is estimated to be between $1 million and $2 million.
- Instagram account: Leroy_gopal
Filmography
- Feathers flying
- Smart Rewards Cycling Show
- paraffin
- Generation
- Unlimited Adventure
- Yellow Card
- Freedom of choice
- Sestopla
- Fighting Back
- sabaraza tv
- Livingstone’s Lost Diary
- SEAL Team Eight: Behind Enemy Lines
- Ihawu Lesizwe
- Make a fortune
- Crisis Caravan
- rebel
- Happy Family
- All about love
- We are a family
- Broken Beauty
- Love: Cassie Style
- Abama
- Jozi-H Red Cake–
- power failure