Lunga Mofokeng
Lunga Mofokeng | |
|---|---|
| Born | Lunga Mofokeng July 12, 1996 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Other names | Luchy |
| Education | CityVarsity |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 2017–present |
| Notable work | The River |
Lunga Mofokeng ( born July 12, 1996) is a South African actor and media personality. He is best known for his starring role as Andile Dikane in Mzansi Magic television series The River.[1] His portrayal of Andile has gained a significant attention and praise for bringing awareness to the LGBTQ+ community.[2][3]
Early life
Mofokeng was born on 7 September 1996, in Katlehong, Gauteng, South Africa. He was raised by his mother while his father past on when he was young.[4][5] He attended the CityVarsity where he holds Diploma in Professional Acting.[6]
Career
Mofokeng began his career in grade 10, he made his first television appearance playing the cameo role as Thando's nephew in Ring of Lies season 2.[7] In 2018, he played a starring role in a telenovela in The River as Andile Dikana (gay role), the second child of Sindi Dlathu (Lindiwe Dikana) and Hlomla Dandala (Zweli Dikana).[8][9]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Ring of Lies | Thando's nephew |
| 2018 | The River | Andile Dikana |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Association | Category | Nominated works | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Royalty Soapie Awards | Outstanding Supporting Actor | As Andile Dikana on The River | Nominated | [10] |
References
- ^ Tsewu, Siya. "Five minutes with The River's Lunga Mofokeng". Drum. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ Mahlangu, Quincy. "The River's Lunga Mofokeng celebrates pride month!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ Tsewu, Siya. "Five minutes with The River's Lunga Mofokeng". Drum. Retrieved 2025-04-29.
- ^ Mbendeni, Alutho. "Local celebs share the best advice they have received from their fathers". Drum. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ "6 of our favorite TV stars share the best advice their dad gave them". www.gq.co.za. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ Ndoro, Tim E. (2020-10-20). "The River Actors And Their Professional Qualifications/Degrees". iHarare News. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ "Ring of Lies | Season 2 | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ Bona, Staff (2023-08-02). "We're officially done shooting,' says The River's Lunga Mofokeng". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ "Lunga Mofokeng tackles gay role with aplomb in The River". SowetanLIVE. Archived from the original on 2025-01-08. Retrieved 2025-04-19.
- ^ Zuma, Mbalenhle (2023-02-15). "Nominees for the sixth Royalty Soapie Awards". Sunday World. Retrieved 2025-04-19.