Dawn Thandeka King is a multitalented award-winning South African actress, musician, media personality, and also motivational speaker. She is best known for her role on SABC1 Uzalo as Lindiwe MaNgcobo.
The actress made her debut in acting in 2012 in the Mzani Magic Telenovela iNkaba. She played the role of a domestic worker Anele. She has appeared in quite a number of stage plays like Peace in the Valley.
The actress has charmed the hearts of many viewers with her impeccable acting skills. She has won several awards including the Golden Award for the Best Actress in a TV Drama.
Why Dawn Thandeka King left Uzalo
According to reports, the actress left her role on the SABC1 TV Series Uzalo to pursue other endeavors. Thandeka King shared a video on her Instagram which showed how much the cast and crew loved her on the set of Uzalo
She described it as the end of an era for her and also appreciated the producers on the caption of her post.
King’s character in the series was a notorious gangster in KwaMashu that was feared by many and killed anyone that got in her way.
Who is Dawn Thandeka King?
The South African actress was born in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa on October 01, 1977. She attended the Durban University of Technology after she finished her matric. She completed her drama studies at the University.
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Net Worth
Dawn Thandeka King’s income as a successful actress. It is said that her income increased more from 2019 to date. It is speculated that the actress has a net worth of about $1 million -$5 million.
Dawn Thandeka King’s Family
The beautiful actress is a mother of five. She was married to Jabulani Msomi a Durban-based businessman for 15 years. Their marriage unfortunately ended in 2017.
Their union was blessed with five lovely kids: Jadazia, Jaedon, Jayda, Jayden, and Jaedon.
Who Is She Dating?
The 47 years old actress is said to be currently dating Mlungisi Duncan. Her boyfriend who she also refers to as her partner is also a South African actor and he is also a cast in the TV series Uzalo.
Here are 5 Interesting Facts about Dawn Thandeka King
1. Dawn Thandeka King suffered Depression when her marriage ended
The actress revealed that she suffered depression after her relationship with her husband ended.
She added the fact that she wanted the best for her children, she didn’t want to raise them in an unhappy home. Her depression was triggered by a lot of things and she was hospitalized just when her career was about to take a hit.
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2. Her acting and musical career
King began her acting career in 2012 in the movie iNkaba and a few years later, she featured in SABC1’s Uzalo.
The television show was the most viewed show in South Africa and her character was well received because of her acting skills.
She later starred in another telenovela Lockdown as Ma Z Mkhwanazi on Mzansi Magic. King also starred in Mzansi Bioskop short Zulu drama.
Dawn Thandeka King recently got a role as Thandiwe on Mzansi Magic Diep City in 2021.
The actress is also a talented musician. She has performed her music in quite a number of places. She has performed some of her songs at the land reform exhibition in NASREC in August 2013. She was also invited to perform at the Plat4orm Theatre in Bezuidenhoed in Johannesburg for Woman’s Month in 2013.
3. Dawn Thandeka King’s Awards
Her talent has fetched her quite a number of awards. King won a SAFTA for the Best Actress in a lead role in a TV Drama (Lockdown). She also won KZN Entertainment Awards in the Best Actress category 2020. The actress was also nominated as a favorite actress at the 2020 Dstv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards.
4. Cheating rumors
Rumors about Dawn Thandeka King began flying around after the close relationship she shared with another actor, Bongani. Even though she has refuted the rumors about the affairs.
5. She has worked in the tourism industry before
Before the actress ventured into acting, she worked a 9-5 job in the tourism industry around Durban. She later quit her job in tourism after she got an acting role in 2012.
Complete profile of Dawn Thandeka King
| Dawn Thandeka King | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Dawn Thandeka King |
| Date of Birth | 1 October 1977 |
| Age | 47 years old |
| Zodiac sign | Libra |
| Place of Birth | Eshowe, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Ethnicity | Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Career | Actress, Musician and Motivational Speaker |
| Education | Durban University of Technology |
| Father | NA |
| Mother | NA |
| Siblings | NA |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Spouse/Partner | Jabulani Msomi (m. 2002–2017) |
| Boyfriend | Mlungisi Duncan |
| Children | Jadazia, Jaedon, Jayda, Jaydeen, and Jaedon |
| Religion | Christian |
| Net Worth | $1-$5million |
| Source of Income | Acting and Music career |
| Height | NA |
| Weight | NA |
| Hair color | Black |
| Eye color | Brown |
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