Xolile Tshabalala

Xolile Tshabalala (born 9 April 1977) is a South African actor.[1] She is notable for the roles in the several popular television serials including 4Play: Sex Tips for Girls, Secrets & Scandals, Blood & Water and Housekeepers.[2][3]

Xolile Tshabalala
Born
Xolile Tshabalala

(1977-04-09) 9 April 1977
Vrede, Free State
NationalitySouth African
Alma materNational School of the Arts Theatre
New York Film Academy
Occupation(s)Director, producer, writer, editor
Years active2002–present

Personal life

She was born in Vrede, Free State. She is named after her paternal grandmother. She graduated from the National School of the Arts Theatre with honors and as well as 'Best Overall Performer'.[2]

Career

During her studies at National school, Xolile had the opportunity to play alongside Thembi Mtshali-Jones, where she became her mentor. They performed together in the play The Crucible shown at the Market Theatre. The actress has also starred in . She has also starred in a large number of Television productions such as , and Soul City season 7, where she played sister Zama. Not limited to on-screen acting, Xolile has also starred in various plays which include "Another Child".[2][4]

In 2002 she started acting career with the television serial Generations. She played the role 'Julia Montene' from 2002 to 2005, which became highly popular among the public. Then in 2007, she joined with NCIS season 5 as 'Sayda Zuri', in the episode titled Designated Target. With the success in her roles, she became a household name in television productions such as Secret in my Bosom, Scoop Schoombie, Justice for All, Isidingo.[2][4]

In 2005, she took a break from acting. Then she went United States to attend New York Film Academy. She returned South Africa in 2010 and played the role 'Noma' in the television serial 4Play: Sex Tips for Girls. Then she played a bang landing the role of 'Mandi Mbalula' in the serial Fallen, a 2011 drama series. In 2013, Xolile appeared as 'Gugu' in High Rollers which aired on SABC 3.[2][4]

She has nominated several award ceremonies for various roles especially at South African Film and Television Awards. In 2006, she was nominated for Golden Horn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Generations. Then in 2012, nominated for the Golden Horn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Fallen. In next year, she again nominated for the Golden Horn Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role for her role in 4Play: Sex Tips for Girls. In 2016, she was nominated for the Golden Horn Award for Best Achievement by a Lead Actress for her role in television movie Rise.[2]

In 2020, she played the role 'Nwabisa Bhele' in the Netflix original series Blood & Water. The series became one of the most rated television serials in South Africa.[5]

Filmography
YearFilmRoleGenreRef.
2002GenerationsJulia MonteneTV series
2005RiftVideo short
2007NCISSayda ZuriTV series
200790 Plein StreetPreciousTV series
2007Jacob's CrossBusiTV series
2007Rhythm CityStellaTV series
2008Hard CopyTeacherTV series
2008Sokhulu & PartnersNosipho NokweTV series
20104Play: Sex Tips for GirlsNomaTV series
2010IntersexionsDoctorTV series
2011FallenMandi MbalulaTV series
2011MuvhangoSenamileTV series
2013High RollerGugu MogaleTV series
2014Kota Life CrisisHlengiweTV series
2014Soul CitySister ZamaTV series
2015RiseFezeka DlaminiTV series
2017Miraculous WeaponsLesedi, producerFilm
2017Secrets & ScandalsFelicia OkparaTV series
2018IngoziAngela NdamaseTV series
2020Blood & WaterNwabisa BheleTV series
2020HousekeepersNoluthando NgubaneTV series

References
  1. "A Mother's Touch". magzter. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  2. "Xolile Tshabalala biography". briefly. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  3. "The interesting & personal facts about Xolile Tshabalala we didn't know". zalebs. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  4. "Xolile Tshabalala career". tvsa. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  5. "Actress Xolile Tshabalala on her latest role and life in lockdown". news24. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
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