Biography
Sonia Mbele (born 11 December 1976) is a talented, popular South African actress, 47 years old from Alberton.
In addition to being an actress, she is also a producer, entrepreneur and motivational speaker.
She was a multifaceted personality who inspired and uplifted many listeners with her speeches and quotes.
Sonia Mbele is known for her starring role in the SABC 2 drama Phamokate and in a Beacon commercial.
Sonia Mbele is Leslie Sedibe’s ex-wife. Their divorce took a toll on her as she suffered from depression, but being a strong and optimistic woman with the help of her mother, she overcame all the pain and moved on.
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Full name: | Sonia Mbele |
Born: | December 11, 1976 (age 47) |
Place of birth: | Alberton, South Africa |
Nationality: | South Africa |
Parents: | Do not have |
The children: | Donelle Sedibe, Khomo Sedibe, Moss Sedibe |
Height: | Do not have |
Siblings: | Do not have |
Boyfriend • Husband: | Leslie Sedibe (married 2006–2014) |
Job: | Actress • Television Personality |
Net worth: | 1.5 million US dollars |
Early life
Sonia Mbele was born in Alberton, South Africa, to a lovely family on December 11, 1976.
She can speak five different languages fluently, including Xhosa, English, Zulu, Sotho and Tswana.
Sonia Mbele developed a passion for acting from a very young age.
Her parents are also very supportive and interested in her career choices and life in general.
She was considered intelligent and was often known for her precocious debating abilities, even at a young age.
Education
Sonia Mbele studied in South Africa. While it is not known exactly which school she attended, it is known that she was a member of the Drama group at her university.
Her educational background is currently unknown.
Career
Sonia Mbele has done well in the entertainment industry despite its competitive nature. She has managed to maintain her fame by appearing in many popular television series and films.
In 2003, she joined the cast of Generations in season one, where she played Ntombi Khumalo. She also appeared in season one of Gold Diggers, playing Thuli before joining the cast of Greed and Desire, where she played Thlabi.
Sonia Mbele had a starring role in the first season of iNumber Number, where she played Philane. She also participated in Miss South Africa season 56 as one of the judges for the event.
During her career, she presented at the SABC Crown Gospel Music Awards (season 6). Additionally, she was a cast member of Soap on a Rope, where she played Tuki Ramphele in the first season.
Sonia Mbele has appeared in several other series, including Alliance, Yizo Yizo, and Zero Tolerance, in which she played Rosie. Additionally, Sonia Mbele is an executive producer of the reality television show Real Housewives of Johannesburg (RHOJ).
Sonia Mbele has also appeared in a number of television commercials and some of her clients include Shield, Vodacom and Sunsilk. She plays the lead role in the SABC2 TV show, Phamokate. She is also a cast member in the soap opera, Muvhango.
Social media
Sonia Mbele is active on social media with a huge following. Her Instagram account has a verified blue tick and has over 859k followers.
She has over 400 posts featuring beautiful photos of her activities, fashion, love, and career. Her account is a great way to engage her fans. Instagram: @thee_sonia.
Personal life
Sonia Mbele married the man of her dreams, Leslie Sedibe in 2006. The wedding was a grand affair with important people invited and entertained on the special day.
Unfortunately, however, their marriage yacht crashed into a sandbar, leaving it unable to sail again. The exact cause of their divorce remains unknown, but it is known that the marriage produced three children within its eight years of existence (2006-2014).
The first two children are boys while the youngest is a girl and their names are; Donelle Sedibe, Khomo Sedibe and Moss Sedibe.
Net worth
Sonia Mbele is a truly talented woman, she has received great attention and been given many roles.
She also earns money as a Producer. Sonia Mbele has an estimated net worth of around US$1.5 million, which she has earned from her career.