From having troubles with the law because of his violent tendencies to being an award-winning performer on Television and in theatre, Sello Sebotsane has had his more than fair share of the spotlight. The actor’s experience, when put together, can make a list that’s longer than most performers in the South African industry. Let’s know of these previous roles and Sello Sebotsane in real life.
Sello Sebotsane is an award-winning actor who has been active in the acting industry since 1994. He is best known for his roles in Rockville, the comedy series Stokvel and House of Zwide, where he is currently working. The performer attended the Tshwane University of Technology for a Diploma in speech and drama.
Sello’s career in Film
Sebotsane’s debut Television appearance happened in the 1994 movie Jock: A true tale of Friendship. He took on the role of Jim Makorela in the film. After that, he was part of the 1996 Tarzan cast playing Mbeko. He later got a minor role as a hijacker in Panic Mechanic before playing a police sergeant Makojane in the movie Orion’s Key. In 1998 he was cast in another Tarzan movie as Dube. He then landed the role of Cap’n in C15: The new professionals. In 2015 in the hit movie, Tremors 5: Bloodlines, he took on the role of Thaba.
Sello Sebotsane’s serials acting career and family life
The veteran actor has been showcasing his talent in many Mzansi drama serials. From the time he landed the role of Chairman in Soul Buddyz. His next part was as Mr Big in Mazinyo dot Q before his famous role in the comedy series Stokvel as Philane Phiri. He was Backstage playing Peter and landed a couple of roles in Afrikaans serials like Erfsondes, Van der Walt’s Fault and Lowenzahn. The actor made appearances in Trackers, Jacob’s cross, Kings of Joburg, Isidingo, House of Zwide and many other series.
Sello Sebotsane’s marriage and family
The talented actor has been in the news due to domestic issues getting in trouble with the las. In 2018, Shoki, Sello’s ex-wife, pressed charges against the actor after he strangled her two times and punched her several times in the stomach and face. The court case was opened at Mondeor police station in Johannesburg. The wife pressed charges of assault with intent to do serious bodily harm.