Real life facts about Gift from Rhythm City
Nyaniso Dzedze is a South African actor currently playing Gift on Rhythm City. Quite a Jack of all trades, he also is a talented dancer and choreographer. Here are some real life facts about the actor who is becoming a fan favourite.
Profile Summary
Name: Nyaniso Dzedze
Age: 34 years
Birthday: 13 September 1986
Birth Place: Johannesburg, South Africa
Profession: Actor
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Career
- Nyaniso’s debut role on television is on the show Ashes to Ashes.
- In a bid to perfect his craft, he studies for a Degree at Wits School of Arts specialising in acting and physical theatre.
- He furthers his experience by doing a one-year internship at the Forgotten Angle Theatre Collaboration (FACT).
- In 2011, Nyaniso trains with Gregory Maqoma at Vuyani Dance Theatre.
- The renowned actor has a number of theatre productions tied to his name including: Uhami Aji (directed by Thabo Rapoo and Nthati Moshesh), Wounded Bull (directed by Thato Cele), Notes to Beverley (directed by Khutjo Bakunzi) and Thirst (directed by James Ngcobo).
- Nyaniso has also graced stages in dance theatre productions as follows: Unknown Equations, Reach Our Soul (directed by Yann Lheureux), Closer Apart (directed by Mlindelwa Mahlangu) and Façade (directed by Baily Snyman).
- Apart from soapies, the actor has made features in films including:
- Ukhamba (directed by Magalela Mtshali), Hear Me Move (directed by Scotness Smith) and the short Trapped By My Wife, directed by Sanelisiwe Faba.
- Nyaniso has also made features in a number of television commercials for Microsoft and McDonalds.
Role on Rhythm City
Nyaniso’s captivating storyline has Mzansi intrigued and hence he is becoming a fan favourite. Starting off as an aid in the provision of student accommodation, he gets entangled with Mapula who is still a minor. The self-proclaimed blesser is now bedding Mapula’s boss and things couldn’t be more awkward.
Speaking on his role, he has this to say.“He is outgoing, popular and a go-getter. Even when he takes a liking to a girl, he is down the line about his intentions and leaves it up to them to make up their minds. He is also a generous blesser’,” says Dzedze.
Real life facts about Gift from Rhythm City