Zimiphi Biyela Biography: Age, Children, TV Roles, Pictures, Zimdollar, Net Worth, Durban Gen
Zimiphi Biyela, popularly known as Zimdollar is an Ukhozi FM presenter, singer and actress currently playing Sister Nobuhle on the new drama series, Durban Gen. Her candid character always gets her in trouble with fans but that’s just one of the things that makes masses love to hate her. As she takes on the role on the new drama series, let’s find out what tickles her fancy. Zimiphi Biyela Biography (Age, Children, TV Roles, Pictures, Zimdollar, Net Worth, Durban Gen).
Zimiphi ‘Zimdollar’ Biyela Biography
Profile Summary
Age: To be updated
Birth Place: To be updated
Children: 1
Profession: Actress and DJ
Net Worth: $300 000
What is Zimiphi Biyela’s age?
The actress does not reveal her age but keeps serving looks that leaves everyone confused, in a good way of course. This does not stop speculations from making rounds and judging from her looks, she is in her 30s.
How does Zimiphi Biyela’s career start?
Although she participates in drama while in school, she does not expect her hobby to become her career. Her dexterities land her a first job at Mbongeni Ngema Committed Artists as a dancer, lead vocalist and actress.
After three years of attaining skills and perfecting her craft, she enrols for a Bachelor of Education Degree at the University of South Africa (Unisa). Due to circumstances beyond her control, she drops out in the second year of her studies.
Punching above her weight, she lands herself a job as a teacher at Ohlelo Combined School in Nkandla. It was while she was teaching that she releases her first afro-pop album in 2009. The album, “Kwaze Kwamnandi”, kick starts her career in the music industry.
This sees her joining the radio industry doing news reading at Icora FM in 2010. The following year, she grabs an opportunity and as luck would have it, she becomes a radio presenter at Ukhozi FM.
Which TV Roles has Zimiphi Biyela taken on?
In 2014 the actress joins SABC 1’s Uzalo as Samukelisiwe Keke Nzuza. She has also played a grieving mother on IHostela and Durban Gen opens up doors for her to play a character that is more fitting for her.
Does Zimiphi Biyela have any awards?
The industry recognises her efforts, as she is nominated for the Best Actress category in the Sabela Mabhunu Awards 2016. This noteworthy achievement puts her on the map and makes her a force to reckon with.
Apart from entertainment, what else does Zimiphi do?
If she is not spitting vocals, on air or gracing the small screen, she will be infiltrating male dominated spaces. Zim Dollar is in the taxi industry, and has been pursuing this force for two years now.
What is Zimiphi Biyela’s role on Durban Gen?
She plays Sister Nobuhle, an uptight nurse who can hear no one else’s voice but hers.
Does Zimiphi Biyela have any children?
The doting mother is enjoying her parenting duties and is absolutely in love with her ten year old son.
Zimdollar unapologetic for dishing out her two cents
Earlier this year, the candid radio presenter’s tongue lands her in hot soup. She makes controversial comments about the fight between the SABC and Owen Ndlovu over the summer song competition concept. Despite admitting her mistake, she insults listeners who voted in the competition, which was interdicted from being aired on New Year’s Eve.
“Now that the courts have spoken, there’s nothing we can do. We know some of you spent a lot of money voting. Some of you even sold your goats in order to vote, but this happened. We’re sorry. But to those who only spent R1.50, I’ve got nothing to say except ashila demed. You have a big mouth yet you spent only three 50 cents,” she says.
What is Zimiphi Biyela’s net worth?
Amidst her acting gigs, singing career, taxi business and other side hustles, the actress is winning. As she is in her element, she continues to dream big and keeps the money rolling in.
Biyela, worth $300 000, keeps serving inspiration and is not stopping anytime soon.
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Zimiphi Biyela Biography: Age, Children, TV Roles, Pictures, Zimdollar, Net Worth, Durban Gen