Unathi Mkhize
Unathi Lwazi Mkhize is a South African actor, influencer and model. He is best known for his starring role of Nkanyiso Hlophe in 1Magic popular telenovela The River and playing the role of Lethokuhle Dladla in Mzansi Magic telenovela Ithonga.
Life and career
Unathi Mkhize was born on September 23, 1998, in Umzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal and is one of Zulu descent among the Nguni people. He obtained his degree from AFDA Film Academy, where he studied filmmaking and directing.Mkhize started his acting career in 2018 on Mzansi Magic short local drama films, where he had guest-starring roles. He appeared on shows such as Siyaya, Umhlaba, The List, and NightMan's Taxi before landing his first credited TV role on the e.tv crime drama series Isiphindiselo playing the role of Vusimuzi in 2021.
In 2022, Mkhize starred on the 1Magic telenovela The River as Nkanyiso Hlophe, alongside Bheki Mkhwane, Brenda Mhlongo, Vuyo Biyela, and Tina Dlathu. He then appeared in the short film Nefarious Creatures as Lon. By 2023, he played Ntsika on the 1Magic comedy series Roomies. The same year he made his Netflix debut starring as Njabulo Adesina in Blood Legacy.
In 2025, he starred in the Mzansi Magic comedy drama Levels playing the starring role of Sihle and had a supporting role as Lethokuhle Dladla on Ithonga.