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Sello Maake ka-Ncube (born 12 March 1960) is a South African actor, a veteran in the field and one of South Africa’s most celebrated actors.
The actor has been around for quite some time now and is known for his ability to bring life to his characters and make them seem very real.
He is best remembered for his role as Mr Daniel Nyati in the famous soap opera Scandal.
South African actor
Sero Mark Ka Ncube |
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 Sello Maake Ka-Ncube: history, biography, photos |
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| Name: | Sero Mark Ka Ncube |
| Date of Birth: | March 12, 1960 (64 years old) |
| place of birth: | Orlando West, Soweto, South Africa |
| Country of Citizenship: | South Africa |
| parents: | not applicable |
| high: | not applicable |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Children: | Neo Tsagae Maake Ka-Ncube, Lindo Maake Ka-Ncube, Lerato Maake Ka-Ncube, Onkgopotse Maake Ka-Ncube and Akhona Maake Ka-Ncube |
| Wife • Spouse: | Palesa Mboweni |
| Profession: | Actor • Businessman |
| net worth: | $13 million |
early life
Sello Maake Ka-Ncube was born in Orlando East, Soweto, South Africa.
He later moved to Atteridgeville, Pretoria, where he grew up.
He decided to change his name to Sello Maake Ka Ncube in honour of the man who raised him, his late stepfather.
His love for watching movies gradually turned into a passion and led him to a successful career later in life.
Profession
In his native South Africa, Sero Mark Ka-Ncube is best known for his roles as Archie Moroka on the long-running soap opera Generations, and as villain Lucas “Daniel” Nyathi on the ETV soap opera Scandal!
He also played the gorgeous Kgosietsile in the Mzansi Magic telenovela The Queen and a corrupt politician in Mzansi Magic’s Rockville.
Sello Maake Ka-Ncube founded a foundation that aims to create social cohesion through the performing arts of various groups. The foundation is primarily focused on creating a better society through various donation channels.
In 2008, Sello Maake Ka-Ncube narrated a natural history documentary, Outsiders in Africa, about wildlife with abnormal pigmentation (albinos), which was broadcast on the Animal Planet channel.
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Personal life
Selo Makai Ka-Ncube was married to Palesa Mboweni in 2013, but they divorced eight months after their marriage. It seems that his ex-wife was unbearable to him.
She allegedly burned his two cars, gave away all his clothes and locked him out of the house. When he served her with divorce papers, he had already decided their marriage was irreparable. However, his wife at the time, Palesa Mboweni, was unwilling to let go.
Sello Maake Ka-Ncube had six children. Unfortunately, he lost his eldest son in an accident at the age of 29. The other five are named Neo Tsagae Maake Ka-Ncube, Lindo Maake Ka-Ncube, Lerato Maake Ka-Ncube, Onkgopotse Maake Ka-Ncube and Akhona Maake Ka-Ncube.
The tragic incident occurred in April 2011 when the car driven by his son lost control while approaching the Xavier Street exit ramp on South Africa’s M1 motorway and crashed into two electricity poles, resulting in the sudden death of Mxolisi Maake Ka-Cube.
Filmography
- 2017 Madiba played Chief Albert Luthuli
- 2005 Othello: A South African Story
- 1993 Taxi to Soweto
- 1993 Djadje: I fell off my horse last night
- 1993 Baohua!
- 1992 The Good Fascist
- 1991 Wheels and Trades
- 1990 Dark City
- 1990 Rutanga tapes
- 1989 Dry White Wine Season
theater
Sello Maake Ka-Ncube has performed with the Royal Shakespeare Company and in London’s West End. His credits include:
- Othello, based on William Shakespeare’s play Othello
- The Suit is based on the short story The Suit Smallholding by Can Themba
- Guess Who’s Coming to Dinner – The Prophet in the Black Sky
- Growing Up in the Sun The Good Woman of Shark Town
- The Lion King is based on the 1994 animated classic The Lion King.
- Aaron Titus Andronicus, based on Shakespeare’s play Titus Andronicus
Awards
- Nominated for Best Ensemble Performance in a Musical at the 2002 FNB Vita Awards
- Best New Play in South Africa
- Best Director and Best Production Award (Komeng)
- 2001 FNB Vita Award for Best Comedy Actor (Call Us Crazy)
- 2000/2001 Pan-African Heritage Broadcasting Achievement Award (Drama)
- 1994 DALRO Award for Best Actor (Suits)
net worth
Sello Maake Ka-Ncube is known as one of the oldest and most respected figures in the industry and his net worth is also estimated to be $13 million.
