Gugu Gumede

Gugu Gumede is a South African actress born in the Province of Natal. She is well known for portraying the character of a prophetess, Mamlambo, in the soapie Uzalo.[1]

Gugu Gumede
Born
Gugu Gumede

Natal (now KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Alma materAmerican Academy of Dramatic Arts
OccupationActress
Years active2013-present
Notable work
Children1
Parent

Early life

Gumede was born in the province of Natal. Her father was Simon Hulumeni Gumede and her mother was Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi.[2] She studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles.[3]

Career

In 2013, Gumede returned from the United States and landed a role as Mandisa in Generations, one of the most successful shows in South Africa.[4][5]

In 2015, Gumede was cast to portray the character of Mamlambo on the most viewed television show in South Africa, Uzalo.[6]

In 2018, she presented the 11th Crown Gospel Music Awards alongside Somizi Mhlongo, Rebecca Malope, Clement Maosa and other celebrities.[7]

Filmography

Television
Year Film/Sopie Role title
2013 Generations Mandisa Support role
2015 Uzalo Hlengiwe MaMlambo Mhlongo Starring

Personal life

Gumede is a born-again Christian.[8][9]

Gugu gave birth to her daughter on 24 March 2022.[10]

See also

References
  1. "Uzalos gugu gumede - theres no place for my twang when i play mamlambo". timeslive.co.za. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  2. "Gugu Gumede Not Just Magwaza Msibis daughter". sowetanlive.co.za. 24 November 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  3. "Gugu Gumede". Retrieved 12 March 2020 – via PressReader.
  4. "Acting is Gugu Gumedes Comfort Zone". channel24.co.za. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  5. "Revealed: These are south africas most watched tv shows— Ratings". thesouthafrican.com. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  6. "Uzalos gugu gumede on why she no longer wears wigs - i didn't feel beautiful without them". 8 October 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  7. "Catch the 11th Crown Gospel Awards Live on SABC2". sabc2.co.za. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  8. "Real life pain helps actress gugu gumede find her character". iol.co.za. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  9. "Guess who - these celebs are young, famous and proudly Christian!". timeslive.co.za. 2 April 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  10. Morkel, Graye (24 March 2022). "Uzalo actor Gugu Gumede welcomes baby girl | Channel". South Africa: Channel. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
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