Brenda Ngxoli is an award-winning South African actress and Director. Her credentials also include public speaking, motivational speaking and entrepreneurship. Brenda has been in the television and film industry for almost two decades. During this long period, she has appeared in many shows, theatre plays and films. To find out more about the lady, let’s explore the Brenda Ngxoli biography.
Bongiwe Brenda Ngxoli Profile Summary
Real Name: Bongiwe Brenda Ngxoli
Gender: Female
Date of birth: 3 July 1981
Place of birth: Eastern Cape, South Africa
Age: 39 years old
Ethnicity: Black
Nationality: South African
Occupation: Actress, Public speaker, Motivational speaker, Director
TV Shows: Home Affairs, The Queen, The River
Instagram: @brendangxoli
Where is Brenda Ngxoli originally from?
The fabulous Brenda Ngxoli was born on 3 July 1981in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. She was raised in Kalk Bay in Cape Town and studied in Muizenberg, finishing her metric in 1997.
Which institutions did Brenda Ngxoli attend?
After enrolling in 1997, Brenda Ngxoli got into the University of Cape Town. She graduated with a BA in Theatre and Performers Diploma in Speech and Drama back in 2000.
When did Brenda get a breakthrough?
The lovely actress and Director Brenda Ngxoli began acting in theatre plays before landing her first role in Home Affairs. She went on to star in several other productions such as Rockville, The Real Goboza and Hustle.
Which TV shows have Brenda Ngxoli featured in?
The incredibly talented Brenda Ngxoli has been in the television industry for nearly two decades. Throughout this journey, she has made numerous television appearances. See her television appearances in no particular order below;
- Z’bondiwe Seasons 1, 2, 3 as Esihle
- My Perfect Family season 1 as Dineo
- City Ses’la Season 2 as Thandi
- The River season 1 and 2 as Dambisa
- The seasons 1, 2, 3 and 4, as Mimi
- Our Perfect Wedding Season 2 as the host
- Home Affairs season 1, 2, 3, and 4 as Vuyokazi
- Hustle (2016) season 1 as Kitt
- Rockville seasons 2, 3 and 4 as Gladys
- Strictly Come Dancing season 4.
- Erfsondes Season 1 as Kagiso
- Zero Tolerance season 3 as herself
- The No. 1 LaLadiesetective Agency Season 1 as Florence
- Zaziwa season 1 as Mimi
- Ses’Top La Season 2 and 3 as Pinky
- The Real Goboza season 4 and 5 as the host
Brenda Ngxoli Plays
- Pick Ups
- I-Klips
- Yes Medem
- Docs Wife
- Sacred
Brenda Ngxoli Awards
- Best Supporting Actress for Gladys on Rockville at South African Film and Television Awards
- Best Supporting Actress, Ses’ Top La as Pinky, at South African Film and Television Awards
Career
Brenda’s career took off on a great note, but all hype and glory wore out throughout the journey. She faced abuse, cyberbullying, and other adverse circumstances, and she fled from the city to rediscover herself. After seven years, in 2019, she returned to the town to reconquer the big screen. The Fergusons gave her a chance to shine again when all odds were against her. Brenda gave a heartfelt tribute to the Fergusons for a second shot in the film industry.
Who is Brenda Ngxoli’s husband?
Although Brenda Ngxoli has been successful in acting and directing, she has been unlucky with men. She has been in and out of relationships for several years, and she has never been married.
The River
In the award-winning Telenovela ‘The River’, Brenda Ngxoli portrays the character of Dampala. This attention-grabbing series is set at the Backdrop of the South African Mining Sector. The discovery of a diamond in the river that runs between the Affluent neighbourhood of Silver lakes and the poor neighbourhood of Refilwe turns the river into a curse due to non-ending conflict.
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Social Media
Brenda Ngxoli is not a huge social media fan; nevertheless, she is primarily active on Instagram and Twitter. Currently, she has 110k followers on Instagram.
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What is Brenda Ngxoli Net worth?
As of 2020, Brenda Ngxoli has a Net Worth of R950 000. Acting is her primary source of income, but she also owns a farm that generates income from poultry and livestock production.