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Prince Grootboom

Prince Grootboom
Born
Nthuthuzelo Prince Grootboom

(1998-07-01) 1 July 1998 (age 28)
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Other namePrince Beez
OccupationActor
Years active2021–present
Spouse
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(m. 2025)​

Nthuthuzelo Prince Grootboom (born 1 July 1998) is a South African actor. He is best known for playing starring roles in notable television shows include Inimba (2025–present) as Mawethu Phakade and 1802: Love Defies Time (2023–2024) as Melisizwe.

Early life

Nthuthuzelo Prince Grootbom was born and raised in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, on 1 July 1998 to a Xhosa descent family.[1][2]

Career

Grootboom made his television debut in 2021 in as Netflix drama series Jiva! season 1 playing the supporting role of Makhekhe.[3] In 2023, he upgraded his acting career, when he played the lead role in a triller series Fatal Seduction as Jacob Tau.[4][5] The same year, he played the lead role of Melisizwe in 1Magictelenovela 1802: Love Defies Time. He also appeared in SABC 1 soapie opera uBettina Wethu playing the supporting role of Xhanti Mayiza.[6]

In 2025, Grootboom became one of the greatest actors in South Africa.[7] He played the starring role of Mawethu Phakade in Mzansi Magic telenovela Inimba.[8] In May 2026, he made his debut in a film 180 playing the lead role of Zak.[9][10] He was ranked a 5 star performance rating for his role of Zak in Africa Ranks and featured in a magazine cover.[11]

Personal life

Grootboom is married with a fellow actress Rorisang Mohapi after being engaged in 2025 October.[12][13][14] Beside acting, he is a professional dancer and practicing boxer.[15][16]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2026 180 Zak Lead role

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2021 Jiva! Makhekhe Supporting role, season 1
2023–present Fatal Seduction Jacob Tau Lead role, season 1–3
2023 uBettina Wethu Xhanti Mayiza Supporting role, season 4
2023–2024 1802: Love Defies Time Melisizwe Lead role, season 1
2025–present Inimba Mawethu Main role, season 1–2
2026 Blank Slate Mr Tswete Supporting, season 1

References

  1. ^ Manuel, Marilynn (2025-10-11). "Who are Prince Grootboom and Rorisang Mohapi? A closer look at SA's newly engaged TV stars". News24. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  2. ^ Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (2025-05-12). "Dancing Prince takes over acting throne!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  3. ^ Kumalo, Nombuso (2023-11-27). "Prince Grootboom steps up and turns on the heat". Sowetan. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  4. ^ Khulu, Ntombi (2025-08-15). "Kgomotso Christopher and Prince Grootboom dive into Fatal Seduction S2's emotional storm". News24. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  5. ^ Lesemane, Lineo (2023-06-06). "Meet the stars of the new SA's steamy Netflix series 'Fatal Seduction'". The Citizen. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  6. ^ Birjalal, Alyssia (2024-05-08). "Prince Grootboom, Amanda Seome cast in 'uBettina Wethu' season 4". IOL. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  7. ^ Geqiwe, Anele (2025-08-22). "Prince Grootboom has everything it takes to be a leading man". GQ. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  8. ^ Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (2025-05-12). "Dancing Prince takes over acting throne!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  9. ^ Mdaka, Zintle (2026-03-20). "Prince Grootbom to star in Netflix's '180'". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  10. ^ Mandoyi, Sindeka (2026-04-28). "Man Candy: Prince Grootboom on growth, grounding, and leading his first film 180". Glamour. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  11. ^ Ranks, Tosin (2026-05-18). "Ntuthuzelo Prince Grootboom — A 5-Star Force Defining Presence in African Cinema". Ranks Magazine. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  12. ^ Lesemane, Lineo (2025-10-06). "Actors Rorisang Mohapi and Prince Grootboom are engaged". The Citizen. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  13. ^ Davechand, Chiraag (2025-10-06). "Rorisang Mohapi Announces Engagement to Prince Grootboom". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  14. ^ Kamko, Aphiwe (2025-10-06). "House of Zwide star Rorisang Mohapi and partner Prince Grootboom get ready to tie the knot". News24. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  15. ^ Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (2025-05-12). "Dancing Prince takes over acting throne!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  16. ^ Kumalo, Nombuso (2023-11-27). "Prince Grootboom steps up and turns on the heat". Sowetan. Retrieved 2026-06-03.

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