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Siyabonga Xaba (born 25 January 1999), known professionally as Siya Xaba, is a young South African actor, singer and songwriter.
He is best known for his role as Langa in the Mzansi Magic TV series Gomora.
Being famous on a famous TV show earned him a huge fan following, making him one of the most popular actors on the show.
South African actor
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| Name: | Siyabonga Shaba |
| stage name: | Thea Chaba |
| Date of Birth: | January 25, 1999 (25 years old) |
| place of birth: | Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Country of Citizenship: | South Africa |
| high: | not applicable |
| parents: | not applicable |
| Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
| Wife • Spouse: | unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | Undisclosed |
| Children: | not applicable |
| Profession: | Actor • Musician |
| net worth: | $200,000 |
Early life and education
Siya Xaba, whose real name is Siyabonga Xaba, was born on January 25, 1999 in Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Not only did he love acting, but he also devoted himself to his acting career, which brought him fame.
He became a much-loved figure on the Mzansi stage after starring as Zweli Hlatswayo in SABC1’s End Game.
Siyabonga ‘Siya’ Xaba graduated from Parktown Boys High School in 2017.
Profession
Siyabonga ‘Siya’ Xaba’s interest in acting dates back to his teenage years. In 2010, he starred in the TV series Strike Back. In the popular TV series Gomorrah, he played the role of Langa.
In 2020, Siyabonga ‘Siya’ Xaba was chosen to play the role of Langa in the popular crime drama series Gomorrah. Langa from Gomorrah is the eldest son of Thathi who had to move from the luxurious Sandton to Alex Town after his father’s death. Langa was also a nerdy boy who was always playing on the computer.
Viewers saw Siyabonga ‘Siya’ Xaba’s last performances in episodes 41 and 42 of Gomora. Gomora’s character Langa Dlamini had to die. For Siyabonga ‘Siya’ Xaba, having to say goodbye to the show was quite difficult. The actor said he learned a lot from Lulu Hela and Kutlwano Ditsele.
He always plays his roles brilliantly. This makes him one of the most fan-favorite actors in South Africa.
In March 2020, Siyabonga ‘Siya’ Xaba was cast as Langa in the Mzansi Magic crime drama Gomora. He has also starred as Xolani in 4Play: Sex Tips for Girls Season 1, Young Chekura in The Book of Blacks Season 1, Najim in Strike Back, and Forget in Soul Buddyz.
The actor is no newbie in the world of television and movies. He has been acting since he was a teenager. Although he came into the limelight for his role in Avengers: Endgame.
He played Zweli Hlatswayo in the SABC1 political thriller series. In 2016, he starred in the 2016 Hollywood film Queen of Katwe.
Siyabonga ‘Siya’ Xaba played the role of Zweli Hlatswayo in Avengers: Endgame Season 1. In 2010, he played the role of Najim in the first season of Strike Back.
Other acting credits include Langa in Gomora, Forget in Soul Buddyz and Young Africans on a Plane in The Hot Zone (2019).
Personal life
Siyabonga ‘Siya’ Xaba is one of the unmarried young actors in South Africa. He does not have a wife and has not revealed anything about his girlfriend to the media.
Many believed that he kept her out of the media to avoid public disapproval.
Filmography
- 4Play: Sex Tips for Girls as Xolani
- Hot Zone as Young African on Plane (2019)
- St Agnes Girl as Tim
- The Book of Negroes as Young Chekura (2015)
- Fight Back as Najim (2011)
- Endgame as Zweli Hlatswayo
- Carrot (2021)
- Queen of Katwe (2016)
- Professionals (2020)
- Influencer (2019)
- Mandela (2017)
- The Crown (2016)
- Soul mate
- Gomora as Langa
- Far Side of the Moon (2019)
net worth
Siyabonga ‘Siya’ Xaba is known as one of the youngest richest actors in South Africa with an estimated net worth of $200,000.
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