South African Actors Without Degrees Who Have Made A Mark In the Entertainment Industry
Normally success is attained through education. But in some unique circumstances, talented people do attain success without completing any Degree or Diploma at University.
Here are some of the South African seasoned actors who have tasted success without any formal education related to learning.
Masoja Msiza
Msiza is a celebrated South African actor who plays Nkunzi on South Africa’s most-watched soapie Uzalo. After finishing high school, Masoja went to work in a mining project. Later he was dismissed for attending in a protest. It was then that he started following his acting dreams.
Nompilo Maphumulo
Failed to further her studies after matric. She worked as a waitress and later as a telesales agent. Later enrolled at a community project that aids the youth into using their natural talents to create employment. Since then she never stopped and has been making waves as Nosipho on Uzalo.
Menzi Ngubane
The popular actor is only known to have gone to Senaone Secondary. After completing he kicks started his acting career. Best remembered as Subusiso ‘Ngamla’ Dlomo on Generations.
Thembi Seete
Thembi started singing at a very young age and was part of the Kwaito super group Boom Shaka from 1994-200. Into acting, she began purely out of her undeniable talent as both singer and actor.
Nelisa Mchunu
Studied Media Studies at the University of Witwatersrand. But had to drop out because her parents couldn’t afford to foot her bills. Best known as Fikile on the popular SABC1 hit soapie Uzalo.
Charlize Theron
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The celebrated star actress dumped his enrollment at the National School Of The Arts for a Hollywood switch. The veteran actress has featured in a number of award-winning movies such as Snow White and Fast and Furious.
South African Actors Without Degrees Who Have Made A Mark In the Entertainment Industry
Bongani Gumede
Started acting at a tender age as a Hobby. His talent was later noticed and never had to study further. Famous for playing the role of Mandla Ndlovu in the hit soapie Isibaya.
Siyabonga Thwala
Started his acting career soon after matric. Little is known about his educational career of qualification. The seasoned star actor has become one of the most celebrated star actors in Mzansi.
Leleti Khumalo
Khumalo is a renowned star actress who has several international accolades to her name. She began her career in music and acting when she joined a youth dance group, Amajika. At the age of 15-years-old when she thrust into the limelight. The celebrated star actress is well known for her splendid acting on Etvs hit soapie Imbewu.
Baby Cele Maloka
In her earlier days, Cele was part of a number of stage productions and Tv roles. She was active and good. She only needed matric to make it big in the entertainment industry.