Xolile Tshabalala (born 9 April 1977) is a South African actress.[1] She is notable for her roles in several popular television series 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 (age 47)
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

edit

She was born in Vrede, Free State.[citation needed] 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

edit

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.[clarification needed] 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.[citation needed] 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

edit
Year Film Role Genre Ref.
2002 Generations Julia Montene TV series
2005 Rift Video short
2007 NCIS Sayda Zuri TV series
2007 90 Plein Street Precious TV series
2007 Jacob's Cross Busi TV series
2007 Rhythm City Stella TV series
2008 Hard Copy Teacher TV series
2008 Sokhulu & Partners Nosipho Nokwe TV series
2010 4Play: Sex Tips for Girls Noma TV series
2010 Intersexions Doctor TV series
2011 Fallen Mandi Mbalula TV series
2011 Muvhango Senamile TV series
2013 High Roller Gugu Mogale TV series
2014 Kota Life Crisis Hlengiwe TV series
2014 Soul City Sister Zama TV series
2015 Rise Fezeka Dlamini TV series
2017 Miraculous Weapons Lesedi, producer Film
2017 Secrets & Scandals Felicia Okpara TV series
2018 Ingozi Angela Ndamase TV series
2020 Blood & Water Nwabisa Bhele TV series
2020 Housekeepers Noluthando Ngubane TV series
2024 Blood Legacy Khanyi Adesina TV series

References

edit
  1. ^ "A Mother's Touch". magzter. Retrieved 17 October 2020.
  2. ^ a b c d e f "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. ^ a b c "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.
edit