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Young and lively, Thembinkosi Mthembu continues to maintain momentum and consistency. In the near future, this young actor will become a familiar name in South Africa.
Thembinkosi Brian Mthembu (born 17 July 1994) is a local actor who is set to revolutionise the South African film industry with his rich acting skills.
He came into the limelight after starring in hit TV series, The River, Game Changers, Karush, The Solomon Mahlangu Story and a short film titled Ngakulo.
South African actor
Thebinkosi Mthembu |
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| Name: | Thebinkosi Brian Mthembu |
| stage name: | Thebinkosi Mthembu |
| Date of Birth: | July 17, 1994 (30 years old) |
| place of birth: | Durban, South Africa |
| Country of Citizenship: | South Africa |
| high: | not applicable |
| parents: | not applicable |
| Brothers and sisters: | Nongtutuko Ntutu |
| Wife • Spouse: | unmarried |
| Girlfriend • Partner: | not applicable |
| Children: | 1 |
| Profession: | Actor • Television personality |
| net worth: | $100,000 to $500,000 |
early life
Thembinkosi Mthembu was born on 17 July 1994. He is from kwaNdengezi in Durban; he spent most of his youth in the suburb of kwaNdengezi.
Thebinkosi Mthembu also received his primary and secondary education in his hometown.
He obtained a diploma in Theatre and Production Studies from the Durban University of Technology in 2017. Details about his parents and upbringing are rather sketchy, but the actor had a sister named Nontutuko Ntuthu, though the sister is no longer alive.
Personal life
Thembinkosi Mthembu currently lives in Johannesburg and is a proud father of a lovely daughter who was born in 2019 to an unknown mother. Having struggled financially in the past, his goal now is to give his daughter a formal education and teach her to live a prosperous and independent life.
Bathing is often attributed to Thembinkosi Mthembu’s mother who is always there for him when he needs it most. As he is unemployed, Thembinkosi Mthembu’s daughter is said to be raised by his mother. He is a proud father of an adorable two-year-old daughter.
He likes to keep his love life low-key, so few people know about his relationships. Thembinkosi Mthembu’s sister Nontutuko Ntuthu sadly passed away in 2015. She worked for the South African Department of Social Services.
In an interview with True Love Magazine, the actor once revealed that his daughter meant everything to him and since he was unemployed when his daughter was born, it was difficult for him to take care of her financially.
Profession
Thembinksi Mthembu had no idea what a hard life he would be leading in the city. According to him, the city was a golden land. But he did not expect that he would get the exact opposite of what he expected.
Over the years, he came to the city to pursue his acting career and worked odd jobs, such as being a dancer. He also worked at Checkers and later at Cell C. “Good luck finally came to him when he finally made his debut in the series Republic and River.
Thembinkosi Mthembu made his debut as Junior in Republic, a film produced by Phathu Makwarela and Gwydion Beynon. They were also the producers of The River. The producers liked the way he played Junior in Republic, so they cast him in The River as Mbathu.
According to Thembinkosi Mthembu, I was quite nervous to be cast in The River. I was dreading going to the set and was overwhelmed at the thought of working with senior actors. On the other hand, the crew never frowned at me and welcomed me with open arms. The actors guided and encouraged me every day and made the set feel like home.
“At first, I wasn’t happy with my performance. My nerves and worries took over, and it showed on screen. But as time went on, I gained confidence and realized that I didn’t get this role by luck. It was because I was talented and deserved to be recognized.
net worth
The total amount of Thembinkosi Mthembu’s net worth is still unknown. Various media outlets estimate his net worth to be around $100,000 to $500,000.
Social Media
- Instagram account: @thembinkosi.
- Twitter: @TBMthembu
Filmography
