Khulekani from Rhythm City. All there is to know about Mncedisi Shabangu
Mncedisi Shabangu is a South African actor playing Khulekani Ngobese on Rhythm City. Ngobese, a character masses love to hate on etv’s Rhythm City, is always plotting evil schemes. The invincible man that he is has one weakness, his wife Nandi who is hell-bent on poking the soft spot he has for her time and again. Here are real life facts about Khulekani from Rhythm City.
Profile Summary
Full Name: Mncedisi Baldwin Shabangu
Age: 51 years
Birthday: 3 November 1969
Birth Place: Kanyamazane, South Africa
Marital Status: Married
Profession: Actor, Writer, Director
Education and Qualifications: Summer Acting Course (The Royal National Theatre Studio)
Career
- He is another success story of a village boy who makes it to the top after fighting tooth and nail to thrive.
- Shabangu’s first big role is in Gordon Motha’s Secret Agenda in 1992.
- His acting career kicks off three years later when he starts formal training at The Market Theatre Laboratory, graduating at the end of 1996.
- This sees him proceeding to The Royal national theatre Studio to study The Summer Acting Course in 1998.
- His contribution to South African Theatre spans over two decades.
Awards
Garnering praises from his peers for his work, the actor gets recognition and collects a few accolades in his career journey. Shabangu is a proud winner of:
- The esteemed Standard Bank Young Artist Award
- Best Supporting Actor in a TV Soapie at the South African Film and Television Awards
- Fleur du Cap award
- KKNK gong for best actor for Tshepang
- FNB Vita Award for Best actor in a supporting role.
Mncedisi writes most of his theatre plays
Mncedisi at one point collaborates with William Kentridge and together they tour expansively on the acclaimed show Woyzeck on the Highveld with The Handspring Puppet Theatre. Shabangu proceeds to perform Desert during the third season of Kentridge’s Centre for the Less Good Idea. Despite his prominence, he continues working with his theatre company back in his and self–pens most of the plays.
Family and Relationships
Despite having his personal life under wraps, the actor has given hints that he is married with kids. During his acceptance speech for his SAFTA award, he acknowledges the people his success is attributed to.
“ I thank my wife and children for allowing me the space to be away from home and the courage to support me in anything that l do,” he says.
What is Mncedisi Shabangu’s net worth?
With that long string of accolades tied to his name he ought to be making quite a fortune. His theatre company, acting roles and directing job are his kind of hustle and it’s no secret that he is thriving.
Shabangu is worth $200 000 and he does not intend to stop keep grinding anytime soon.
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