Bra Neo from Scandal! Real life facts about Jerry Mofokeng
Jerry Mofokeng is a prominent South African producer, director and actor popular for his role Bra Neo Mokheti on etv’s Scandal! He is no stranger to the small screen and his fame dates back to the 90s. With fame in Mzansi and yonder, let’s get to know more about this force worth reckoning with. Here are real life facts about Bra Neo from Scandal!
Profile Summary
Name: Dr Jerry Mofokeng
Birthday: 17 April 1956
Birth Place: Soweto (South Africa)
Wife: Claudine Mofokeng
Children: 5
Profession: Actor, Producer and Director
Education and Qualifications: Masters in Theatre Directing (Columbia University)
Net Worth: $800 000
Jerry has a doctorate
The actor is clearly doing something right for him to be awarded an honorary doctorate by University of Free State.
Career
Starting off in theatre during the riot days, he pursues his studies. Subsequent to graduating he puts his dexterities to test. He rises up from being Associate Artistic Director to Artistic Director of The State while flawlessly gracing the small screen as well. Proving his intellectual abilities he releases a book In Love & Intimate in 2015.
Family and relationships
Married for four decades, the actor and his wife have five kids including the famous Lerato Makheta. The couple is the epitome of black excellence as they both do marriage counselling, operating as separate entities.
Jerry finds his real identity after 58 years
58 years of living a lie, Jerry announces at the South African Film and Television Awards nominations party that he is a Makhetha and not a Mofokeng.
Mofokeng’s eye loss
The actor loses his eye in high school when he is cut with a broken bottle.
Jerry Mofokeng is a cancer survivor
Read more: Scandal’s Neo Mokhethi beats cancer
Awards
For his undisputed work he has managed to scoop a number of awards which include:
- Golden Horn Award for Best Supporting Actor for Max and Mona (2006)
- The Golden Horn Award for Best Supporting Actor for When We Were Black (2007)
- Golden Horn Award for Best Actor in a TV Drama for Heist (2017)
Net Worth
The actor is without a doubt well decorated and a master of his craft. His acting career, productions and other side hustles have amassed him a fortune worth a whooping $800 000.
Bra Neo from Scandal! Real life facts about Jerry Mofokeng