Khaya Dladla

Khaya Dladla (born 3 April 1990), is a South African actor, model and musician.[1] He is best known for the role "GC" in the television soapie Uzalo.[2][3][4] and now currently playing a role of Lazarus on House Of Zwide

Khaya Dladla
Born
Khaya Dladla

(1990-04-03) 3 April 1990
Umlazi, South Africa
Occupation(s)Actor, Model, Musician, Radio host
Years active2013–present
Known forUzalo as G.C
SpouseMercutio Buthelezi

Personal life

Dladla was born on 3 April 1990 in Umlazi, South Africa as the fifth child in a family with six siblings. His father is Reggie Dladla, and mother is Thandi Dladla.[2] He completed primary education from Isipingo Hills Primary School. In 2005, he matriculated from Brettonwood High School.[5] He completed a Diploma in Advertising from the Varsity College. Then he graduated with his Bachelor of Arts degree in Marketing and Communications from the University of South Africa (UNISA).[6]

He is married to his longtime boyfriend, Mercutio Buthelezi.[2][7][8]

Career

In 2013, he acted in the SABC 1soap opera Uzalo by playing the role "G.C.".[9] The show became very popular and he won the Best Supporting Actor award at the Simon Sabela Awards for his role. In 2016, he participated as a model at the Durban Fashion Fair.[2] After that show, he appeared with the role of "Nxebale Ndoda" in the Mzansi television serial eHostela.[10][11] In 2021, he joined with the television serial House of Zwide and played the role "Lazarus".[12] Later in mid 2021, he joined again with the soapie Uzalo.[13]

He is also a musician and worked in the music group Salt & Light. He worked as a background vocalist for the musicians such as Hugh Masekela, Salif Keita and Thandiswa Mazwai. Recently he has featured in YoungStar’s “INGOMA” and “Indovozi”. Recently he started a radio gig at a KZN radio station, Gagasi FM.[6]

Filmography
YearFilmRoleGenreRef.
2015UzaloG.C.TV series
2021eHostelaNxebale NdodaTV series
2021House of ZwideLazarusTV series

References
  1. "Khaya Dladla opens up about his love life". ZAlebs. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  2. "Khaya Dladla detailed biography". Southern African celebrities. 1 August 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  3. "'Uzalo' brushes off flamboyant actor Khaya Dladla...again". The South African. 11 June 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  4. Mngadi, Mxolisi (8 July 2021). "Out with the old: Khaya Dladla explains why he ditched Uzalo for House of Zwide". Briefly. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  5. "10 Things You Didn't Know About Uzalo's Khaya Dladla [GC]". Youth Village. 14 June 2016. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  6. "Khaya Dladla Biography". Savanna News. 12 August 2020. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  7. "'He proposed and I said yes' - Khaya Dladla issa fiancé!". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  8. "LOOK: Khaya Dladla gets engaged". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  9. "Khaya Dladla". afternoonexpress.co.za. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  10. "Khaya Dladla on declining jobs to avoid being typecast". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  11. "Khaya Dladla bags a role on eHostela: Celebs Now". 4 January 2021. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  12. styleyou (14 July 2021). "Checkout breathtaking pictures of Khaya Dladla actor that will blow your mind away". style you 7. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
  13. "Khaya Dladla's back on 'Uzalo', says there's a deeper message in GC's return". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 25 October 2021.
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