Thami Mngqolo

Zeke Elakhe Lungelo Mngqolo, popularly known as Thami Mngqolo, is a South African actor and director. He is best known for his roles in the popular series Generations (South [African TV series)|Generations], State Enemy No.1 and Greed and Desire.

Personal life

Mngqolo was born on 9 September 1982 in Johannesburg, South Africa as the second child of the family. He has one elder sister Nosiphowo Mngqolo, who died in 2016.
He had a long-term relationship with fellow actress Jo-Anne Reyneke. They began dating in 2008 and had two children, Uvolwethu and Lungelo. In 2018, the couple called it quits after Reyneke allegedly found a compromising video on his cell phone.

Career

In 2009, he appeared in the television serial Generations and played the role of Senzo Dlomo, a gay man. In 2016, he stopped acting in the series when its entire main cast was fired over their demands for a higher salary. He has also featured in State Enemy No.1. He also played as a receptionist in popular soap opera Muvhango. In November 2020, he joined the cast of the telenovela Isono. In the series, he plays the role Maradona.