Matshepo Maleme is a talented South African actress and model who has made a major impact in the entertainment industry.
She is best known for her roles in the movies a million colors (2011) and several popular television soap operas including mufhango, inkabaand zweid house.
Maleme’s character “Busi” in “Busi” a million colors It received critical acclaim and showcased her outstanding acting skills and versatility.
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- Full name: Matshepo Kuki Maleme
- Stage name: Matshepo Maleme
- Date of birth: August 23, 1980
- Age: 44 years old
- Place of birth: Free State, South Africa
- Nationality: South Africa
- Occupation: South African actress and model
- Height: 5 feet 5 inches
- Parents: Mr. and Mrs. Maleme
- Siblings: unknown
- Spouse: unknown
- Children: 2
- Relationship: Married
- Net worth: $100,000 to $500,000
early life and education
Matshepo Kukie Maleme was born on August 23, 1980 in the Free State of South Africa. She grew up with her grandparents before moving to Johannesburg with her parents. It is unclear if she has any siblings as their names were not provided.
Maleme studied at the South African National College of the Arts, majoring in drama and dance. While there, she actively participated in many theater performances and competitions, which helped shape her acting career. Matshepo Maleme is black and Christian. She speaks fluent Zulu and English.
Profession
Matshepo Maleme’s acting career began in 2004 when she made her debut in the SABC1 TV series Bubomi Sana. She plays the role of ‘Zandiswa’ and showcases her acting prowess from the very beginning. This initial role paved the way for her to join the famous M-Net soap opera Egoli: the land of gold In 2007, he played the role of “Thuli”.
Her film debut was released in 2010 night driving. In 2011, she impressed audiences with her performance in the critically acclaimed film a million colorsdirected by Peter Bishai. Her performance in “Busi” won her the Best Supporting Actress in a Feature Film category at the 2013 South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA).
She continued to thrive in television, appearing in roles such as mufhango (2012-2013), inkabaand gold diggerin which she played the villain “Cat”. Her versatility has been demonstrated in projects such as skimsam, Emoyeneand after nine o’clock.
In 2021, Matshepo Maleme joins the e.tv soap opera zweid housedepicting “Rhea Morabo”. Additionally, she has appeared in scandal As “Sheila”. Her consistently captivating performances have cemented her status as a respected actress in South Africa.
social media
- Instagram account: @matshepomaleme
personal life
Matshepo Maleme is married and has two children, a son and a daughter. While specific details about her spouse and the duration of her marriage remain confidential, her family life plays an important role in her story.
Maleme has faced personal challenges, including struggles with depression and experiences with gender-based violence, that have shaped her resilience and perspective. Despite these difficulties, she remains a respected figure in the South African art world.
film chronology
Movie:
- a million colors (2011)
- night driving
- contempt
- Operation
TV drama:
- zweid house (2021 to present)
- skimsam (2017)
- gold digger (2016)
- inkaba (2012)
- mufhango (2012-2013)
- isembiso (2017-2020)
- isibaya (2014)
- scandal! (2017-2021)
- Side dishes (2018)
- impostor (2021)
- housekeeper (2021)
- after nine o’clock (2018)
- Emoyene (2018)
net worth
Matshepo Maleme’s estimated net worth is between $100,000 and $500,000. Her wealth is mainly derived from her successful acting career in movies, TV series, and modeling projects.
