Sipho Manzini Biography, Background, Career, Education, Net Worth, Love Life
Mjekejeke is a push over and basically a bum husband. Sipho however is the complete opposite of Mjekejeke. He has overcome a lot of hardships in his early life to be where he is today. And the fact that he still manages to keep us all laughing in our homes is a testament to his gift of acting.
Sipho Manzini Biography, Background, Career, Education, Net Worth, Love Life
Name: Sipho Manzini
Date of Birth: 14 October 1964
Occupation: Actor, MC
Parents: Calsinah Manzini
Siblings: Bheki Manzini
Children: Nhlosenhle Manzini and Lindokuhle Manzini
Spouse: Nhlanhla Manzini
Net Worth: R150 000
Background
Coming from a very difficult background, Sipho has managed to defy a lot of odds. His father died under mysterious circumstances when he was 3 years old. His dad worked far away from home on the trains and allegedly he was poisoned.
Mystery still shrouds his death and where he is buried. Up to this day Sipho does not know where his father is buried. He says that his mother could not leave home to make funeral arrangements as she had just given birth to his brother.
When they finally got the chance to go and find out about his father’s funeral arrangements they were told that he had been buried. However they were not told where he was buried. The family has not found closure pertaining to this as no katter what they asked, they were met with dead ends pertaining to the death and burial place.
Educational Background
Sipho was a talented kid. From a tender age, he knew that acting was in his blood. He became the star of the Sea High School in Umhlabuyalingana. His teacher then introduced his class to the acting. However after matric, he moved to Johannesburg and found a job at a metal company. He used his pay to put himself through UNISA where he studied Public Administration.
Sipho Manzini Biography, Background, Career, Education, Net Worth, Love Life
Career
After UNISA, all Sipho wanted to do was act. He then went to join Sibikwa Arts Centre in Benoni to better his skills. He then later on landed his first role on Sokhulu and Partners. By this time he was now juggling, work, acting and learning his craft. However the pressure just spurred him forward.
As he got more screen time, which required more shooting time he had to resign from his day job. However it was a decision he still stands by to date. He has been in over 30 Mzansi Magic low budget films. His advantage is on not being a typecast leading to his various roles. On top of all this, he is now the Board Member at the Sibikwa Art Centre. Even his children are following in ‘daddy’s footsteps‘.
Filmography
Abomzala – Baba ka Thandi, Joseph
Ambitions – Robert Makhathini
B&B – Mr Majola
Broken Vows – Mr Zondo
eKasi: Our Stories – Ian/Kgotso/Bra Steve/Dr Steward
The Queen – Mjekejeke
Generations – Diamond
Scandal – Motsepe
Saints and Sinners – Zwelibanzi
Rythm City – Zachariah
Ring of Lies – Sifiso
Lockdown – Governor Makhafula
Loxion Lyric – Bra Cobra
Muvhango – Malume Hadebe
Sokhulu & Partners – Uncle Ntsiki
Skwizas – Godfrey/Wilfred
Net Worth
Despite his humble beginnings, Sipho has made a name for himself. This has led to quite a growth in his pocket. At the current moment, he is worth $150 000. However considering his tenacity and hunger for growth, his bank account will grow with him as well.
Love Life
Sipho has been married to his wife Nhlanhla for over 15 years. They have never been happier! He says that his wife is his rock and he would not be where he is if it was not for her.
His wife says that she’s never seen her husband angry. She says he is a good man and is very grateful to God because not many women have what she has. His wife supports him in everything he does. The two have two boys together, Nhlosenhle and Lindokuhle.
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