Wanda Zuma
Wanda Zuma | |
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| Born | Wanda Blaq Zuma 7 September 1991 Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
| Notable work | House of Zwide |
Wanda Blaq Zuma (born September 7, 1991) is a South African actor, scripwriter and film director.[1][2] He is best known for his starring role as Nkosi Zwide on e.tv telenovela House of Zwide and Mzansi Magic short film Shaka iLembe as Mawewe.[3][4]
Early life
[edit]Zuma was born on 7 September 1991, in Durban, KwaZulu Natal, South Africa.[5] He attended Grosvenor Boys' High School where he obtained his matric in 2009 and studied drama at Creative Arts College, graduated in 2014.[6] He furthered his acting formal training from the South African Film Institute and The Playhouse Company.[7]
Career
[edit]Zuma began his acting career in theatres. He made his first television debut in 2018, where he appeared in SABC 1 drama series Uzalo as a hitman.[8]
He made his appearance in the television films Love and Maskandi and Young Adults, which were part of SABC1’s NFVF Youth Films initiative. In 2019, he played the recurring role in Mzansi Magic short series EHostela alongside Wiseman Mncube.[9] He also played the role of Mthunzi in Imbewu: The Seed.[10] By 2020, he played the role of Detective Mthaka on the final season of Isibaya.[11]
In 2021, he played the lead role on fashion industry e.tv telenovela House of Zwide as Nkosi Zwide, the son of fashion designer "Funani Zwide" and "Faith Zwide".[12][13][14] In 2023, he bagged the starring role on Zulu portrayal history movie Shaka iLembe as Mawewe.[15] He appeared as Thapelo in Netflix drama series How to Ruin Love: The Proposal aired in 2024.[16][17] By 2025, he played the role of Patrick in Showmax Kites theatre series and also playing the season 2 of Shaka iLembe.[18][19][20]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Role |
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| 2018 | Uzalo | Hitman |
| EHostela | Himself | |
| 2019 | Imbewu: The Seed | Mthunzi |
| 2020 | Isibaya | Detective Mtho |
| 2021–present | House of Zwide | Nkosi Zwide |
| 2023 | Shaka iLembe | Mawewe |
| 2024 | How to Ruin Love: The Proposal | Thapelo |
| 2025 | Kites | Patrick |
Awards and nominations
[edit]| Year | Association | Category | Nominated works | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | South African Film & Television Awards | Best Supporting Actor | As Nkosi in House of Zwide | Won | [21] |
| National Film and TV Awards | Won | [22] |
References
[edit]- ^ Zuma, Mbalenhle (8 October 2021). "House of Zwide's Wanda Zuma a man of many talents". Sunday World. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ "Wanda Zuma | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ "Actor flips the script with 'FlipSide'". Berea Mail. Pinetown, South Africa. 25 August 2016. Retrieved 24 October 2021.
- ^ "Character focus: Mawewe – Shaka iLembe". Character focus: Mawewe – Shaka iLembe. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ OkMzansi (6 September 2021). "5 Interesting Facts To Know About House Of Zwide's Wanda Zuma (Nkosi Zwide)". OkMzansi. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ Zimunya, Wishes (20 August 2021). "10 Interesting Facts about House of Zwide's Wanda Zuma (Nkosi Zwide)". Youth Village. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ lisa (10 December 2024). "Get to know Wanda Zuma". Mzansi Profiles!. Retrieved 22 March 2025.
- ^ "Get to know actor Wanda Zuma – VIRORRI". www.victoriamheuka.co.zw. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ Masango, Nomvelo (12 March 2024). "Wanda 'Sir. Blaq' Zuma on Music, House of Zwide and the Journey of Art". Nounouche. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ Seemela, Masego (24 March 2023). ""Pass the baton: The newbie Wanda Zuma"". pp. Sowetan Live. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ Yates, Bennett (13 August 2022). "Who is Wanda Zuma- Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ Mpapu, Hopewell. "House of Zwide's Wanda Zuma chats about catching the acting bug, fame and more". News24. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ Malatsi, Lethabo. "GALLERY | Inside Shoki and Nkosi's glamourous wedding in House of Zwide". News24. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ Chirisa, Sharon (19 July 2021). "House Of Zwide Cast Revealed". iHarare News. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ "Epic historical drama Shaka iLembe set for June premiere". News24. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ "How to Ruin Love: The Proposal | Full Cast | Season 1 | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ Khulu, Ntombi. "Meet the cast of Netflix's How To Ruin Love: The Proposal". News24. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ Writer, Staff (14 April 2025). "Kites stars on how far they'd go for their friends". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ Mhlati, Sanelisiwe (27 February 2025). "Showmax and Joburg Film Festival support emerging filmmakers". Showmax Stories. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ Khulu, Ntombi. "Relive the drama: Shaka iLembe returns for season 2". News24. Retrieved 5 June 2025.
- ^ Reporter, Entertainment (1 February 2023). "Here are the National Film and TV Awards South Africa 2023 nominees". IOL. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
- ^ Tiwane, Bonginkosi (9 October 2024). "KZN Tourism and Film Authority celebrates province's Safta nominees". The Citizen. Retrieved 3 June 2025.
External links
[edit]- Wanda Zuma at IMDb
- Wanda Zuma on Instagram