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Presley Chweneyagae (born 19 October 1984) is a contemporary and prolific South African actor.
He has successfully earned a good reputation for the South African film industry and Africa as a whole.
Presley Chuniagai is from the Tswana tribe in South Africa. The film he starred in, “Tswana”, won the 78th Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film.
His mother, Agnes Keagile, decided to name him Presley Chweneyagae after Elvis Presley because he was her favorite musical artist.
He made his debut in a film called Tsotsi; the film catapulted him to fame.
His most recent role was in the South African TV series The River, playing the character of “Cobra”.
South African actor
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| Name: | Presley Chavenija |
| Date of Birth: | October 19, 1984 (39 years old) |
| place of birth: | Soweto, South Africa |
| Country of Citizenship: | South Africa |
| parents: | Agnes Caygill |
| Children: | Preston Siya Chweneyagae |
| high: | not applicable |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Spouse • Husband: | Pauline Chaniega |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
| net worth: | $600,000-$1,000,000 |
early life
Presley Chweneyagae’s interest in acting began at a young age.
He was born on October 19, 1984 in Mafeking, northwest South Africa.
He was born and raised in apartheid South Africa. He is 39 years old.
Presley Chweneyagae grew up in a time when the country was marginalized by harsh laws that denied black people almost any political rights and made it impossible for the black majority to govern the white minority.
Growing up was quite difficult for Presley Chaniga, as black people in South Africa were confined to homes or townships near major cities, where they lived a horrible, almost medieval existence and had to carry a pass or identity card with them at all times and show it when needed.
South African law during the apartheid era also allowed for indefinite imprisonment without charge or trial. However, when Presley Chaniega was 10 years old, apartheid was finally abolished and South Africa held its first free elections.
Profession
Presley Chaniega began exploring his acting potential by appearing in plays and community theatre productions. While he has appeared in numerous shows with the Mmabana Arts Foundation (formerly known as Northwest Arts), he has also played the role of “Parker” in A Midsummer Night’s Dream and Solitaire at the Grahamstown Arts Festival.
In 2000, Presley Chaniega made his television debut in the SABC TV show Orlando. In 2006, he made his television debut in the mini-series When We Were Black. He played the role of a poet; in the fifth season of 90 Plein Street, he played the role of Andile Grootboom. He also played the role of Detective Moloko in the first season of Thula’s Vine.
Presley Chuuniaga became a global celebrity after his role in the 2006 Oscar-winning film Gangsters.
educate
Presley Chaniega attended a drama school run by stage director and playwright Mpumelo Paul Grootboom. As a teenager he acted in a number of theatre roles before landing the lead role in the 2005 film Gangster.
Personal life
Presley Chweneyagae is married to Pauline Chweneyagae from Swaziland.
They have two sons, Preston Siya Chweneyagae and Siya Chweneyagae.
Unfortunately, there are not many details about Presley Chweneyagae’s wedding as he married his spouse privately.
Filmography
- Tsochi
- Menda City
- Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
- Zama Zama
- iNumber TV
- River
- revenge
- gentleman
- Wolgen
- More than just a game
- Violent state
- African Union
- 90 Plain Street
Awards and nominations
- Kinnari Award
- Black Film Awards
- Mons International Love Film Festival
- South African Film and Television Awards
- South Africa Free Trade Agreement Golden Horn
net worth
Presley Chaweniyega is well-loved by South Africans and expatriates around the world, and his total assets are estimated to be between $600,000 and $1 million.
Social Media
- Instagram: @presleychweneyagae
