South Africa’s richest soapie opera actors as of 2022, net worths revealed
In recent years Mzansi entertainment industry has been winning big, from music to small screens. However, several actors have managed to thrust beyond Mzansi’s limelight in the mix of things by gaining international accreditation. They have been paid hefty amounts for their unmatched flair and craft competence in the backdrop of their big wins. Let’s dive into South Africa’s richest actors as of 2022.
Sello Maake Ka-Ncube
He is a star and a role model for many established and inspiring actors. With a decorated acting curriculum vitae Sello Maake has been said to be one of the OG actors in South Africa. Apart from acting, he also doubles as a director, writer and producer what a complete package for small screens. We can all agree he hardly features in drama series because he costs a fortune to lure.
The veteran actor has an estimated net worth of R300 million. Maybe it’s because he is internationally acclaimed. In recent years Sello has starred in several world’s big-budget films in Canada, the United States, Europe and Canada. He recently revealed that he intends to throw Mzansi’s most prominent wedding in the FNB stadium to flex his financial muscle.
South Africa’s richest soapie opera actors as of 2022, net worths revealed
Connie Ferguson
Best known for her on-screen character on Generations as Karabo, Connie Ferguson has since become a household name in Mzansi. She is a jack of all trades and master of all. Currently, she is nailing her on-screen character on The Queen as Harriet Khoza. With a monthly salary R160 000 per month, she has been dupped as one of the most paid actresses in Mzansi and Africa at large.
She also happens to be the co-owner of Ferguson Films, behind productions like Rockville, The Queen and The Wild. According to several sources, she has an estimated net worth of R250 million as of 2022.
Motshidi Motshegwao
Dupped as the goddess of small screens, she has managed to win big of late. She has capped her career with accolades with an illustrious career spanning decades. Undoubtedly, she has fast become one of Mzansi’s finest actresses and her career shows for it.
The actress thrust into the limelight came in the background of her Rhythm City gig. Since then, she has been winning big despite being one of the most actresses hard to work with. She has managed to scoop the precious Golden Horn Award on several occasions. However, she is one of the most expensive actresses to lure. Confirmed sources have it that she earns R80 000 per month plus add ons. The actress has an estimated net worth of R185 million.
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