Xolile Tshabalala Biography
Xolile Tshabalala is a South African actor. She is notable for the roles in several popular television serials including 4Play: Sex Tips for Girls, Secrets & Scandals, Blood & Water and Housekeepers. Her impressive role in Netflix’s Blood and Water has solidified her spot as one to the top and legendary South African actresses.
How old is Xolile Tshabalala? – Age
She is 47 years old as of April 2024. The actress was born on April 9, 1977, in Vrede, Free State.
Xolile Tshabalala Height
The star stands at a height of 6 feet.
Xolile Tshabalala Early Life
The South African actress is the daughter of Enzi Mcunu and Lynette Sisi Mbau. Xolile is named after her parental grandmother. Their bond is so strong that she rarely did anything important without her grandparents input. The generations star attended the National School of the Arts, where she graduated with honours and the title of Best Overall Performer. Later on, after gaining fame, she would leave acting for a while and join the New York Film Academy.
Is Xolile Tshabalala married? – Husband
Tshabalala is not married. There have been reports that she is dating someone, but she has neither confirmed the reports nor revealed the man’s identity.
Xolile Tshabalala Career
During her studies at National school, Xolile had the opportunity to play alongside Thembi Mtshali-Jones, where she became her mentor. They performed together in the play The Crucible shown at the Market Theatre. The actress has also starred in a large number of Television productions such as Soul City season 7, where she played sister Zama. In 2002, she started acting career with the television serial Generations. She played the role ‘Julia Montene’ from 2002 to 2005, which became highly popular among the public.
In 2005, Xolile took a break from acting, she went to United States to attend New York Film Academy. She returned South Africa in 2010 and played the role ‘Noma’ in the television serial 4Play: Sex Tip for Girls. Then she played a bang landing the role of ‘Mandi Mbalula’ in the serial Fallen, a 2011 a drama series.
She has nominated several award ceremonies for various roles especially at South African Film and Television Awards. In 2006, she was nominated for Golden Horn Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in Fallen. In next year, she again nominated for the Golden Horn Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role for her role in 4Play; Sex Tips For Girls. In 2016, she was nominated for the Golden Horn Award for Best Achievement by a Lead Actress for her role in television movie Rise.
In 2020, she played the role ‘Nwabisa Bhele’ in the Netflix original series Blood & Water. The series became one of the most rated television serials in South Africa.
Xolile Tshabalala Net Worth
Her net worth is estimated to be between $2 million to $5 million.
Xolile Tshabalala Movie
2002 – Generations
2005 – Rift
2007 – NCIS
2007 – Rhythm City
2010 – Intersexions
2011 – Fallen
2013 – High Roller
2015 – Rise
2017 – Secrets & Scandals
2018 – Ingozi
2020 – Blood & Water
2020 – Housekeepers
