South African actor
Zamani Mbatha (born 7 April 1998) is a South African actor. He is best known for his character in the Mzansi Magic Isithembiso telenovela as Zamani.[1] He was portraying the role of Pule Ndlovu on e.tv musical drama series Rhythm City. [2] As of 2022, Zamani resides in Sandton, Johannesburg, Gauteng.
Early life
Mbatha was born in the township of KwaMashu north-west of Durban. He is the younger brother of actress and TV personality Nomzamo Mbatha. He's an alumnus of Bechet High School and Holy Family College.
Career
Mbatha made his first debut screen appearance in 2017 on Isithembiso telenovela aired on Mzansi Magic.
I was in high school last year, this is my first job, my first everything. Before this, I wanted to be a soccer player but that did not work out, but I have always known that acting was my calling.
— "Meet Zamani Mbatha", Zalebs (June 22, 2020)
He's inspired by his sister Nomzamo Mbatha.
Filmography
| Television
|
| Year
|
Title
|
Role
|
Notes
|
| 2017-2020
|
Isithembiso
|
Zamani
|
Lead role
|
| 2020-2021
|
Rhythm City
|
Pule Ndlovu
|
Recurring role
|
| 2021
|
Isiphindiselo
|
Benjamin
'Benny'
|
Lead role
|
| 2022
|
The Brave One
|
Siya
|
Lead role
|
| 2022-2024
|
The Black Door/Isitha: The Enemy
|
Khaya
Sokhulu
|
Lead role
|
Awards and Nominations
He has been nominated in the category of “Rising Star” in the 2017 DSTV Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards.[3]
References
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