Macks Papo is a South African actor who currently plays the role of Marothi Maphuthuma in Skeem Saam, which airs on SABC1. He is also a play writer, stage director, and entrepreneur who has an impressive record back home and abroad. . Let’s explore the Macks Papo biography and learn more about Skeem Saam’s ‘Marothi Maphuthuma’.
Macks Papo Profile Summary
Real Name: Macks Papo
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: 6 December 1965
Place of birth: Hebron-Graskop in Mpumalanga
Ethnicity: Black
Nationality: South African
Occupation: Actor, Play Writer, Play Director, Entrepreneur
TV Shows: Skeem Saam, Rhythm City
Instagram: @macks.papo
Net Worth: US$150 000
Where is Macks Papo originally from?
Macks Senatlasaga Papo was born on 6 December 1965 in Mamelodi near Pretoria, Gauteng. He grew up in a middle-class family led by his mother, Agnes Koko, who passed away in 2018 at 72. Gradually he has managed to build his status, which has led him to reside in a beautiful house in Johannesburg. Macks Papo was destined for greatness as he showed an interest in drama, poetry, and music in his early school days.
Which institutions did Macks Papo attend?
Macks was an A student in high school and also an all-rounder in sports and drama. His life took a turn to greatness when he won an American Field Service scholarship to study at Columbus North High School in Indiana, USA. Macks did not disappoint; he excelled well and graduated with a distinction in 1985. Afterwards, Macks Papo enrolled with the Wits Drama School in 1988. He graduated in 1992 with a BA in Dramatic Arts degree. Macks has developed his craft over the years by taking various theatre playwriting and directing classes, which has elevated him to greater heights.
Macks Papo Theatre Plays
- No Good Friday
- Survival
- Bear in Zermatt
- Switzerland
- Kwamanzi at the Balmoral Castle in Scotland for the entire British Royal Family in 1992
- Maru for PACT at the Windybrow Theatre, from 1993 to 1995.
Which shows have Macks Papo featured in?
Macks Papo currently plays the role of Marothi in Skeem Saam, but he has also made appearances in various shows mentioned below;
- Egoli as Tsheko
- Rhythm City as Ivan
- Skeem Saam as Moruthi
- Isibaya as Sechaba
- The Throne as Boipelo
- Ihawu
- Vat n Sit
Films
- Taxi to Soweto
- Wheels and Deals
- Drumbeats
- Get that Job
Who is Macks Papo’s wife?
Like many of our celebrities, Macks Papo also keeps his love life a secret. There is no information regarding his wife; however, he once opened up about one of his ex-girlfriends stalking him, making attempts to kill him. However, he has a lovely daughter whom he can’t stop talking about.
Skeem Saam
In Skeem Saam, Marothi is a blesser who loves young schoolgirls and beds them at every chance he gets. He is an intelligent, manipulative, and unpredictable man. He is unfaithful and pathetically romantic as he falls too deep for a woman; he sometimes cries over Rachel. Marothi married a woman half his age, which brings up a lot of conflicts. Skeem Saam is a local drama series that examines the plight of today’s male children and the tough challenges they face transitioning into manhood.
Social Media
Macks Papo is partially active on Facebook and Instagram. He posts an average of 3 posts a year. Currently, he has 3,2k followers on Instagram. See below some of his posts.
https://www.instagram.com/p/CCDTGXSj0HE/?igshid=nfcjy6jvj62t
What is Macks Papo’s Net Worth?
As of 2020, Macks Papo has a net worth of US$150 000. His acting and directing careers are his primary source of income, whereas a small business supplements his earnings. Macks might be filthy rich on television, but he is not that kind of a person in real life.