Zoe Mthiyane is a popular South African actress and singer notable for her role as Zitha Langa on Generations: The Legacy. Her rise to fame has also brought out all the issues in her life to public glare.
Though a talented actress, she has had her share of disappointments in romantic relationships that have affected her work. Despite these challenges, she keeps rising on her feet.
There are many interesting details about her life as an actress and her shocking love life.
Biography Of Zoe Mthiyane
Zoe Mthiyane was born on 09 November 1983 in KwaZulu Natal, South Africa. Her father was a wealthy store owner who had 6 six wives. Zoe’s mother, Clara was her father’s sixth wife but it never stopped her from supporting her daughter’s career. Zoe is currently 41 years old.
On her mother’s side, Zoe had two sisters and four brothers. Alongside her many siblings, they attended boarding schools far away from home in cape Town. As early as the age of five, Zoe attended Little flower primary school before moving to High School in Ixopo.
However she had issues with her self esteem which took her mother’s intervention to overcome.
Their father’s wealth also meant they enjoyed privileges other families could not enjoy like having electricity.
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Her Toxic Relationship With Rapulana Seiphemo
Zoe has always given love a chance despite the numerous heartbreaks she faced in life.
She and fellow Generation: the legacy actor, Rapulana Seiphemo were a real life couple for sometime before finally calling it quits.
While she acted the role of Zitha Langa, her husband took the part of Tau Mogale. The toxic relation cost Zoe her health and a role in the long running SABC soap.
Zoe found out her husband was cheating on her with another actress from Generations
Other Fast Facts About Zoe Mthiyane
1. She Was Married To Robert Marawa
Long before they started the toxic relationship with Rapulana Seiphemo, she was married to Robert Marawa. Marawa is a journalist with presence on television and radio and he covers sports.
Zoe accused him of being a deadbeat dad to their child who did not pay children maintenance.
2. Zoe Mthiyane Has Children
She is blessed with adorable children. From her first marriage to Robert she is a mother of one child,Awanda . She and Robert share custody of the children.
Zoe admits that not even a divorce from her partner will not stand in the way of being good parents to their child.
From another relationship with Lebogang Morake (Lebo M.), they had child, Lulonke together. Lebo M. was the producer of the Lion King. They were engaged to be married but had to break off their one-year-engagement due to their differences. Lebo M. cited their inability to agree on the terms of the Pre-nup as the major cause of their breakup.
3. She Had Issues With Drinking
Most celebrities have a way of allowing drinking get to them. Most times it starts unintentionally but they lose their grip as the struggle with fame.
Zoe first came face to face with the law in 2019 after she was arrested for driving under the influence(DUI). Sources claim, she was recently arrested again for wreckless driving.
4. She Was Fired From Generations: The Legacy
Some of the lowest points of her life have also been her strongholds. Her divorce from Rapulana complicated her role in the soap the both feature in.
Zoe was fired from they SABC 1 hit soap, Generation X: the Legacy. It was a complex situation of depression as a result of her divorce from Rapulana. She suffered an emotional breakdown due to the trauma.
5. Zoe Mthiyane’s Mother Won A Beauty Pageant In 1973
Growing up as the tallest girl among her peers brought the wrong kind of attention on her. Most of they girls saw her as the ugly swan and this affected her self esteem.
When her mother won a beauty pageant in 1973 she concentrated on building her daughters esteem. She made Zoe wear high heeled shoes to learn how to appreciate herself.
She also made Zoe enter into pageants marking the beginning of her modeling career.
6. Zoe Mthiyane Other Works
The talented actress has added to her industry caps. In 2016 she was the opening vocalist for The Legend of Tarzan movie.
While still riding on the clouds of such a wonderful performance, she appeared in She is King as Katherine in 2017.
7. Zoe Mthiyane Lost Her Mother
In 2011, she lost her mother as a result a car crash. They were very close with her mom. She was pregnant with her first child at the time.
It was a devastating experience for her but Zoe has since moved on.
How Much Is Her Net Worth?
Zoe Mthiyane is one of the popular names in the South African entertainment industry. Starting as a young with low self esteem, the mega actress is a household name.
She makes her earnings as an actress. Her net worth is placed at $500, 000 to $700,000. In the years to come, this may increase with many movie roles.
Her ex husband earned between R40,000 and R50, 000 while on the cast of The Queens.
Complete profile of Zoe Mthiyane
| Zoe Mthiyane | |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Zoe Mthiyane |
| Date of Birth | 09 November 1983 |
| Age | 41 years old |
| Zodiac sign | Scorpio |
| Place of Birth | Mabhuyeni, Empangeni |
| Nationality | South African |
| Ethnicity | NA |
| Career | Actress and Singer |
| Education | Little flower primary school, Ixopo High School |
| Father | NA |
| Mother | Clara |
| Siblings | 2sisters and 4brothers |
| Marital Status | Divorced |
| Spouse | Robert Marawa |
| Boyfriend | Rapulana Seiphemo |
| Children | Awande Marawa, Lulonke |
| Net Worth | $500, 000 to $700,000 |
| Source of Income | Acting and Singing |
| Height | 5feet10inches(1.78m) |
| Weight | NA |
| Hair color | Dark Brown |
| Eye color | Black |
| Social Media | Twitter |
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