Jet Novuka
Jet Novuka (born 3 March 1971) is a South African actor.
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Occupation(s) | Actor,Director, Content Creator |
Years active | 1990–present |
He is known for his parts in South African television shows such as Home Affairs, Igazi, Mfolozi Street, Isidingo: The Need, Jacob’s Cross, and Letters of Hope.
Early life
Novuka was born and raised in Mthatha's Ngangelizwe township[1] on 3 March 1971, the same township South African DJ Black Coffee grew up at. A pupil that only went to school for acting, he graduated at Fuba School of Drama & Visual Arts and also received training at Funda Arts Centre.[2] It was in 1990 where his acting career began where he was a cast in the 1990 film, "The King's Mesenger".[3].Novuka is also one of the best leading producers in Southern Africa.
Television
Series:[4]
- Home Affairs,
- Igazi,
- Mfolozi Street,
- Isidingo:
- The Need,
- Jacob’s Cross,
- Letters of Hope.
- 4Play: Sex Tips for Girls
- Ingozi
- Montana
- MTV Shuga
- Ngempela
- Nkululeko
- Soul Buddyz
- The River as Walter
- Tsha Tsha
- Usindiso
- Yizo Yizo
- Zero Tolerance
- Zone 14
- uZalo
Awards
He won the Rapid Lion 2020 - Best Actor in a Supporting Role for his role in Letters of Hope[5] award.
Notes
- "Dispatch 16/07/2016". pressreader. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- "Veteran actor Jet Novuka talks about his career". Move!Mag. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- "The King's Messenger (1990)". IMDb. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- "Jet Novuka TV roles". TVSA. Retrieved 14 April 2020.
- "Jet Novuka takes home the Best Actor in Supporting Role award". screenafrica. Retrieved 14 April 2020.