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Thapelo Archibald Sfufane Mokoena (born 21 October 1982) is a top South African actor, passionate producer and experienced television presenter.
He is best known for his role in the fantastic TV series Trackers and his fame has only continued to rise since his debut.
He is a widely acclaimed and adored figure in South African cinema.
South African actor
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Name: | Sapelo Archibald Siffan Mokoena |
Date of Birth: | October 21, 1982 (41 years old) |
place of birth: | Ladysmith, South Africa |
Children: | Reko Mokoena, Lefika Melaki Mokoena |
Country of Citizenship: | South Africa |
parents: | Mike Mokoena |
high: | not applicable |
Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
Spouse • Wife: | Lesego-Tshepang Mokoena (m. 2012) |
Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
net worth: | $500,000 to $1,000,000 |
early life
Thapelo Mokoena was born on October 21, 1982 into the Mokoena family.
He was always surrounded by many family members.
This also explains why he always maintained such a close relationship with the people and the community.
He was born in a small town called Ladysmith, under the Mkhamba tree on the way to the hospital.
The town is also the birthplace of the legendary Ladysmith Black Mambazo.
He grew up in a small town and was not bound by his birth environment, so he could display his talents in the village.
Last year, his father, Mike Mokoena, a multilingual African, died of COVID-19.
educate
Ace actor Thapelo Mokoena graduated from Ladysmith High School and later came to Johannesburg to pursue an accounting degree course.
However, he later changed his mind and chose to study filmmaking, which gave him the opportunity to develop his talent.
Profession
Thapelo Mokoena entered the showbiz industry in 2007 and since then till date, he has appeared in many TV series and movies.
However, it is worth noting that his career began with a TV commercial. He joined an agency in Johannesburg and landed his first lead role within the first two months.
Soon after completing the course, he was cast as Gabriel in the SABC1 soap opera Generations. In the soap opera, he played the role of a bodyguard to a wealthy girl.
Thapelo Mokoena played Cedric Fatani in the film Wild at Heart from 2007 to 2012. He also played Elias Motsoaledi in the 2013 film Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom.
Thapelo Mokoena owns a production company called Easy Sundays Productions. He has starred in a number of films and television shows, one of which is Between Friends: Ithala. He also played a prominent role in Nothing for Mahala.
He also played Uhuru in Broken Vows. In 2016, he starred in Mr. Nice Guy. He played Quinn in the hit series Trackers. He also played William in the third season of Sky TV’s Bulletproof.
Filmography
- Home
- Broken Vow
- High Roller
- Hermaphrodite
- Isibaya
- Kota Life CrisisNomzamo:
- She is the one
- society
Social Media
Thapelo Mokoena is very active on social media pages and his fan base has increased rapidly due to his interaction with his fans. He has over 100,000 followers on Twitter and over 385,000 followers on Instagram.
- Instagram account – @mokoenalive
- Twitter account – @Thapelomokoena
Personal life
Thapelo Mokoena is happily married to Lesego-Tshepang Mokoena on November 24, 2012.
The couple has two children. Their first child, Reko Mokoena, was born in 2015. In 2018, the couple welcomed their second son, Lefika Meraki Mokoena.
The actor and his family currently reside in Johannesburg, South Africa.
net worth
The talented and legendary South African actor Thapelo Mokoena’s net worth is estimated to be between $500,000 and $1 million.