Dawn Thandeka King
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Dawn Thandeka King (born October 1, 1977) is a multi-award-winning South African actress, musician, motivational speaker and social media influencer from Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal.[1] Dawn Thandeka King is best known for her former role as MaNgcobo on the South African soap opera Uzalo. King portrayed the role of MaNgcobo for almost 7 years.
Dawn Thandeka King | |
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| Born | Dawn Thandeka King October 1, 1977 Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
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| Years active | 2012–present |
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| Spouse |
Jabulani Msomi
(m. 2002; div. 2017) |
| Partner | Mlungisi Duncan |
| Children | 5 |
Early life
Dawn Thandeka King was born in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal.[2] After finishing her matric, she went on to complete her drama studies at Technikon Natal (now known as DUT).[3]
Career
Before King's breakthrough in the acting industry, she was working a 9–5 job in the tourism industry around Durban.[4] She eventually quit her job in the tourism industry to pursue her acting career and her debut in the acting industry came in 2012 where she got a role in Mzansi Magic's telenovela Inkaba.[5] A few years later she portrayed the role of Lindiwe Xulu (Mangcobo) on a telenovela broadcast on SABC1 television show Uzalo from 2015 to 2021.[6][7] Her character was well received by the audience with King receiving praise for her acting skills.[8] She starred in the telenovela Lockdown on Mzansi Magic where she was known as Mazet.[citation needed] She is also seen in Mzansi Bioskop short Zulu drama's persuading her dream career.[citation needed]
In 2021, after she left Uzalo she joined a new telenova called DiepCity to play a leading role.[9][10]
Personal life
King is a mother of five children.[11] She was married to Durban-based businessman Jabulani Msomi for 15 years until their marriage ended on 2017.[12]
Accolades
- She won a SAFTA for Best Actress in a lead role in a TV Drama (Lockdown)[13]
- She was nominated as Favourite Actress at 2020 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards.[14][15]
- She won KZN Entertainment Awards in Best Actress category 2020.[16]
Simon Sabela KZN Film & TV Awards
| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
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| 2024 | Shaka iLembe | Best Supporting Actress TV | Nominated | [17] |
References
External links
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