Nambitha Ben-Mazwi


Nambitha Ben-Mazwi is a South African actress, television presenter, radio host and entrepreneur. She is known for her roles in the international drama series King Shaka, Netflix film Happiness Ever After, alongside Renate Stuurman, Xolile Tshabalala, Khanyi Mbau and Rami Chuene and South African television series such as The Queen and ''Scandal!''

Personal life

Nambitha Ben-Mazwi was born on 1 December 1988 in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. She attended Collegiate Girls' High School beofore earning an Honours degree in Business Science from the University of Cape Town.

Career

As a businesswoman

Ben-Mazwi founded the media company NambithaBM Media.

As a brand ambassador

She has served as a Global Citizen Ambassador,a United Nations Equal Education Ambassador and a Brand South Africa Ambassador. In 2020, she appeared in Beyonce 's visual album Black is King.

As a TV host

Ben-Mazwi served as an MC during the 2010 FIFA World Cup and co-hosted the BrightRock Players Choice Awards in 2021 on SuperSport Channels 201 and 211.

As an actress

Ben-Mazwi is related to the late Winston Ntshona, a South African theatre performer, playwright, actor and Tony Award winner whom she has cited as an early influence on her interest in the arts. She joined the Eastern Cape Children's Choir at age 12 and performed in several musical and theatrical productions.
Her television debut role was while she was a student at the University of Cape Town, in the television series Doubt, where she played the role of Unathi Mweli. She later appeared in Diamond City, Scandal!, Broken Vows and the Netflix anthology series Black Mirror.
In 2022, she starred in a South African television series Savage Beauty as Linda Bhengu. Her performance earned her recognition, including the Global NFTSA Award for Best Actress for her roles in Savage Beauty and Empini. Prior to this she appeared in Madiba, Scandal!, Diamond City, How to Ruin Christmas, Dead Places, Happiness Ever After and The Estate.

Filmography

Theatre works

Source:CinderellaCabaretThe PromiseGilbert & Sullivan MemoirsThe King and IThe Mikado
  • ''The Way''

Awards and recognition

Source:
  • Glamour Woman of the Year
  • Woman of Wonder
  • Global Visionary Award – Woman of Wonder
  • Received the Industry ICON recognition – Academy Oscars
  • Most Stylish Performing Artist in Film or Television – SA Style Awards
  • Hot Chick of the Year: Feathers Awards
  • Actress of the Year: VN Global Awards
  • Best Actress – National Film and Television Awards