Jessica Nkosi

Jessica Nkosi (born 20 January 1990) is a South African actress and TV presenter, best known for her leading roles in M-Net commissioned telenovelas Isibaya, Ayeye,[2] The Queen, and Lavish. [3]

Jessica Nkosi
Born
Ayanda Jessica Nkosi

(1990-01-20) 20 January 1990
Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Alma materUniversity of Kwazulu-Natal
Occupation(s)Actress
TV presenter
Entrepreneur
Ambassador
Years active2013 - Present
Notable work
PartnerTk Dlamini (2017-present)[1]
Children2

Early life

Jessica Nkosi was born in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal to Jabu Nkosi and Nhlanhlayethu Ntuli. Nkosi moved to Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal after the separation of her parents. While Nkosi was in Grade 11, her father died from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma.[4]

Nkosi attended the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Although she began her studies pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Law, she later switched to studies toward a Bachelor's Degree in Drama and Performing Arts from which she graduated in 2012.[5]

Personal life

On September 2018, Nkosi and her partner Uzalo actor, Ntokozo Dlamini welcomed their daughter, Namisa Dlamini.[6]

Career

Acting

In 2013, Jessica Nkosi debuted her acting career with the role of Qondisile on the South African telenovela Isibaya.[7]

In 2015, she starred as Eve on Mzansi Magic's Ayeye.[8]

In 2020, Jessica began her new role as main female villain Thando Sebata on the popular South African telenovela, The Queen.[3]

MC and Presenting

In 2017, Nkosi made her TV presenter debut as co-host on BET's A-List alongside her Isibaya co-star Nomzamo Mabtha.[9]

Nkosi has made appearances on numerous award shows such as the Channel O Music Video Awards, the MTV Africa Music Awards, V-Entertainment and other shows. She has appeared on variety shows such as MTV's Lip Sync Battle Africa as a celebrity guest.

Nkosi first appeared on Our Perfect Wedding show as a guest presenter and later went on to host the show for the next season.[10]

References
  1. "Jessica Nkosi confirms split from TK Dlamini: 'I am no longer with the father of my child'".
  2. "Jessica Nkosi Biography: Isibaya Exit, Tips On Hygiene, Age, Boyfriend, Marriage, Baby, Controversy, Dresses, House - Updated, 9th April 2020". ZAlebs. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  3. Makhoba, Ntombizodwa. "Jessica Nkosi gets ready to join The Queen's cast". Citypress. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  4. Nkosi, Joseph (14 March 2020). "Jessica Nkosi age, biography, baby, qualifications, boyfriend & baby". The Nation SA. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
  5. "Jessica Nkosi – University of KwaZulu-Natal". www.ukzn.ac.za. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  6. Katz, Lisa (12 October 2018). "Jessica Nkosi Just Shared the First Pic of Her Baby Girl!". Cosmopolitan SA. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  7. "Jessica Nkosi". Mzansi Magic - Jessica Nkosi. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  8. "aYeYe is ayoba (and for adults)". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  9. "Authentic, witty and fun – BET A-list brings out the best in Jessica Nkosi". Channel. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  10. "Our Perfect Wedding: Jessica Nkosi joins us!". Mzansi Magic - Our Perfect Wedding: Jessica Nkosi joins us!. Retrieved 21 April 2020.

Jessica Nkosi pregnant with baby number 2


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