Mbulelo Grootboom
Mbulelo Grootboom | |
|---|---|
| Born | Mbulelo Grootboom 1978 (age 46–47) |
| Nationality | South African |
| Education | University of Cape Town |
| Occupation(s) | Actor, Theatre Director |
| Years active | 1995–present |
| Known for | Gqeberha: The Empire, White Wedding, The Red Sea Diving Resort |
| Awards | Fleur du Cap Theatre Award for Best Supporting Actor (2013), National Arts Festival Award (2013) |
Mbulelo Grootboom[1] (born 1978) is a South African actor, theatre artist, and activist known for his work in television, film, and theatre. He has gained recognition for his performances in various productions and has received several awards for his contributions to the arts.[2]
Early life and education
Grootboom was born in Khayelitsha, Western Cape. He pursued his education in the arts, earning a Bachelor of Arts in theatre and performance from the University of Cape Town. Additionally, he obtained a diploma in radio introduction from the University of Stellenbosch and received training from the New Africa Theatre Association.
Career
Theatre
- Mephisto
- Burnt
- Iago's Last Dance
- Trojan Women
- The Suit
- Romeo & Juliet
- Hamlet
- Reach[3]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | White Wedding | Sizwe | South African romantic comedy |
| 2007 | The Price of Sugar | Pieter | Drama film about South African sugar plantation workers |
| 2019 | The Red Sea Diving Resort | Anwar | Historical drama based on real events |
| 2010 | Love in Hard Times | Romantic drama | |
| 2007 | Neighbours | South African drama |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Gqeberha: The Empire[4] | Luzuko Mxenge [5] | Popular South African telenovela, a wealthy polygamist |
| 2019 | Recipes for Love and Murder | South African crime drama | |
| 2020 | Jiva! | South African dance-themed series | |
| 2018 | Fatal Desire | South African TV series | |
| 2017 | Kelders van Geheime | South African drama series |
Awards and nominations
- 2013: Fleur du Cap Theatre Award for Best Supporting Actor for his role in Just Business
- 2013: National Arts Festival Ocasion Award for Rainbow Scars
- 2007: Fleur du Cap Theatre Award Best Actor Nomination for Reach
- 2001: Fleur du Cap Theatre Award Most Promising Student Nomination
- 2001: Award at the Setkani Encounter (Czech Republic) for The Suit
References
- ^ Seleme, Rae (29 August 2023). "'Gqeberha: The Empire' Fans: 'Luzuko is a weak, dumb character'".
- ^ Gotywa, Buntu. "TV stars step into the ring for a good cause". False Bay Echo.
- ^ "Reach has reached Baxter". www.news.uct.ac.za.
- ^ Seemela, Molebogeng (28 November 2023). "Mbululelo Grootboom to Exit 'Gqeberha: The Empire', Mzansi Welcomes Decision: "He's a Good Actor" - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za.
- ^ Thangevelo, Debashine. "'Gqeberha: The Empire' isn't without flaws but it has potential to make its mark in the telenovela space". IOL.
External links
- Mbulelo Grootboom at IMDb
- Mbulelo Grootboom at TVSA