Don Eric Mlangeni
Don Eric Mlangeni is a South African actor who acted in dramas such as Hlala Kwabafileyo and Ubambo Lwam, as well as in Zulu language comedy series 'Sgudi 'Snaysi and the soap opera Uzalo.[1][2][3] Don Mlangeni Eric Nawa (born 7 June 1959), is a South African actor. He is best known for his roles in the popular serials Sgudi 'Snaysi, Isidingo and The Throne.
Don Eric Mlangeni | |
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Nationality | South African |
Occupation | Actor |
Notable work | 'Sgudi 'Snaysi |
Personal life
He was born on (24 May 1959) in Eastrand, Johannesburg, Voslorus, South Africa.[1]
He is married and is a father of five.
Career
He started acting career in theatre but then soon moved to Zulu drama Hlala Kwabafileyo in 1993.He also acted in the Zulu film Ubambo Lwam' as David.
Then in 1995, he acted in the Cycle Simenon. In 1998, he made the popular role 'Zebedee Matabane' in the television soap opera Isidingo. He continued to play the role until 2014 with a huge success. He received Golden Horn Award for Best Actor in a TV Soap in 2006 for his role in Isidingo. However he left the series in early 2014 following a disciplinary dispute with the show. In 2007 and 2010 he was nominated twice for SAFTA Golden Horn Award for Best Actor in a TV Soap.[2]
In 2018, he made a lead role 'Moseki', a royal family member and younger brother of the queen, in the popular Mzansi Magic telenovela The Throne. In the same year, he received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2018 Royalty Soapie Awards for his contribution to the television industry.[3] He also played the popular role 'Laqhasha' in five seasons in the television serial 'Sgudi 'Snaysi.[1] In 2019, he made his film debut in the film Losing Lerato where he played the role 'SWAT Commander'. In 2020, he joined the cast of serial Legacy. Later in 2020, he has confirmed that the serial Uzalo will be his last production as an actor.[4]
Television roles Abomama - Season 1 as Mfundisi Isidingo - Season 1 as Zebedee Matabane Legacy - Season 1 as John Rockville - Season 3 as Diliza 'Sgudi 'Snaysi - Season 1 as Laqhasha Stokvel - Season 3 as Laquashe The Republic - Season 1 as Bhambatha The River - Season 1 as Thato The Throne - Season 1 as Prince Moseki Kwena Uzalo - Season 1 as Dhlomo Zaziwa - Season 1 as himself The Estate as shadrack mokobane
References
- Smith, Theresa (28 July 2011). "Acting veteran keeps the passion alive". IOL. Archived from the original on 26 August 2014. Retrieved 23 August 2014.
- Patricia Caplan (2003), The ethics of anthropology: debates and dilemmas, Routledge: p. 223
- New media group takes to stage, Business Times, 9 November 1997