Boitumelo Chuck Shisana is a seasoned South African actor in theatre, film and television. He is best known for his appearances as Willy Phoma in the SABC2 medical drama series Hillside, from 2006-2008. Boitumelo is big-bodied, which enables him to portray criminal and police roles seamlessly. Let’s find out who is Chuck Shisana.
Chuck Shisana Profile Summary
Real Name: Boitmelo Chuck Shisana
Gender: Male
Date of birth: 25 April 1984
Place of birth: Gauteng, South Africa
Age: 36 Years
Ethnicity: Black
Nationality: South African
Occupation: Actor,
TV Shows: Lithapo, Isithembiso
Facebook: @ Chuck Shisana
Twitter: @chuckshisana
Instagram: @chuckshisana
Where is Chuck Shisana originally from?
Chuck Shisana was born in Soshanguve, in South Africa. He partially grew up in the same area and later moved to Johannesburg, where he began acting. Currently, he resides in Pretoria.
Which institutions did Chuck Shisana attend?
In the early 1980s, Chuck went to Soshanguve secondary school, popularly known for school dramas and music. It is during this phase of his life that he fell in love with acting. After enrolling, he proceeded to Pretoria Technikon, studying Drama and Arts.
Which television shows is Chuck Shisana featured in?
Chuck Shisana has made several appearances on the big screens, and some of them are as follows;
- Hillside Season 1 and 2 as Willy Phoma
- Ga Re Dumele – Season 3 as Guest Star
- Generations as Guest Star
- Soul City as Majosh
- The Republic as Minister of Police
- The River as Detective Tshabalala
- Rhythm City As Frank
Chuck Shisana Plays
- Cell 4
- Asinamali
- Sisters of the wilderness
Who is Chuck Shisana’s wife?
Although his Facebook profile suggests that he is married, nothing more is known about his wife or family. At 36 years of age, it’s clear the big guy has responsibilities and probably a family, but he does best not to reveal personal information.
The River
In the award-winning Telenovela, ‘The River’, Chuck Shisana portrays Detective Tshabalala. He landed this role after portraying Sergeant Mgwaqaza in the apartheid Robin Island-inspired film, ‘Asinamali’. Chuck majestically portrays the character with much competence and agility that comes with the job. He stars alongside legends such as Connie Ferguson and Presley Chwenengae.
WATCH: Tshabalala arrests Cobra – The River | 1 Magic
Social Media
Chuck Shisana is present on Facebook (Chuck Shisana) and has 5k friends and 200 followers.
What is Chuck Shisana’s Net worth?
As of 2020, Chuck Shisana has a Net Worth of an estimated R400 000. He earns money mainly from his acting career. However, his absence from the screen occasionally suggests that he might be involved in other private activities, which add to his income.