Gugu Gumede

Gugu Gumede (born December 10, 1991) is a South African actress born in KwaZulu-Natal. She is well known for portraying the character of a prophetess, Mamlambo, in the soapie Uzalo.[1]

Gugu Gumede
Born
Gugu Gumede

(1991-12-10) December 10, 1991
KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Alma materAmerican Academy of Dramatic Arts
OccupationActress
Years active2013-present
Notable work
Parents

Early life

Gumede was born in the province of KwaZulu-Natal. Her father is the late Simon Hulumeni Gumede and her mother is Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi.[2] She studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles.[3]

Career

In 2013, Gumede returned from the United States and landed a role as Mandisa in Generations, one of the most successful shows in South Africa.[4][5]

In 2015, Gumede was cast to portray the character of Mamlambo on the most viewed television show in South Africa, Uzalo.[6]

In 2018, she presented the 11th Crown Gospel Music Awards alongside Somizi Mhlongo, Rebecca Malope, Clement Maosa and other celebrities.[7]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2013 Generations Mandisa
2015 Uzalo Mamlambo/Hlengiwe

Personal life

Gumede is a born-again Christian.[8][9]

See also

References
  1. "Uzalos gugu gumede - theres no place for my twang when i play mamlambo". timeslive.co.za. 2017-11-28. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
  2. "Gugu Gumede Not Just Magwaza Msibis daughter". sowetanlive.co.za. 2017-11-24. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
  3. "Gugu Gumede". pressreader.com. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
  4. "Acting is Gugu Gumedes Comfort Zone". channel24.co.za. 2018-01-25. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
  5. "Revealed: These are south africas most watched tv shows— Ratings". thesouthafrican.com. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
  6. "Uzalos gugu gumede on why she no longer wears wigs - i didn't feel beautiful without them". 2019-10-08. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
  7. "Catch the 11th Crown Gospel Awards Live on SABC2". sabc2.co.za. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
  8. "Real life pain helps actress gugu gumede find her character". iol.co.za. Retrieved 2020-03-12.
  9. "Guess who - these celebs are young, famous and proudly Christian!". timeslive.co.za. 2018-04-02. Retrieved 2020-03-12.

[Category:South African actresses]

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