Gugu Gumede
Born
Gugu Gumede

Natal (now KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Alma materAmerican Academy of Dramatic Arts
OccupationActress
Years active2013-present
Notable work
Children1
Parent

Gugu Gumede is a South African actress born in the Province of Natal. She is well known for portraying the character of a prophetess, Mamlambo, in the soapie Uzalo.[1]

Early life

Gumede was born in the province of Natal. Her father was Simon Hulumeni Gumede and her mother was Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi.[2] She studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles.[3]

Career

In 2013, Gumede returned from the United States and landed a role as Mandisa in Generations, one of the most successful shows in South Africa.[4][5]

In 2015, Gumede was cast to portray the character of Mamlambo on the most viewed television show in South Africa, Uzalo.[6]

In 2018, she presented the 11th Crown Gospel Music Awards alongside Somizi Mhlongo, Rebecca Malope, Clement Maosa and other celebrities.[7]

Filmography

Television

Year Film/Sopie Role title
2013 Generations Mandisa Support role
2015 Uzalo Hlengiwe MaMlambo Mhlongo Starring

Personal life

Gumede is a born-again Christian.[8][9]

Gugu gave birth to her daughter on 24 March 2022.[10]

See also

References

  1. ↑ "Uzalos gugu gumede - theres no place for my twang when i play mamlambo". timeslive.co.za. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  2. ↑ "Gugu Gumede Not Just Magwaza Msibis daughter". sowetanlive.co.za. 24 November 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  3. ↑ "Gugu Gumede". Retrieved 12 March 2020 – via PressReader.
  4. ↑ "Acting is Gugu Gumedes Comfort Zone". channel24.co.za. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  5. ↑ "Revealed: These are south africas most watched tv shows— Ratings". thesouthafrican.com. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  6. ↑ "Uzalos gugu gumede on why she no longer wears wigs - i didn't feel beautiful without them". 8 October 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  7. ↑ "Catch the 11th Crown Gospel Awards Live on SABC2". sabc2.co.za. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  8. ↑ "Real life pain helps actress gugu gumede find her character". iol.co.za. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  9. ↑ "Guess who - these celebs are young, famous and proudly Christian!". timeslive.co.za. 2 April 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
  10. ↑ Morkel, Graye (24 March 2022). "Uzalo actor Gugu Gumede welcomes baby girl | Channel". South Africa: Channel. Retrieved 25 March 2022.
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