Chiedza Mhende facts for kids

Charlene Chiedza 'Chi' Kudzai Mhende, born on October 19, 1991, is a talented Zimbabwean actress, director, and voice artist. She is widely recognized for her amazing portrayal of a male character named 'Wandile Radebe' in the South African TV show Generations. Her performance was so convincing that it surprised many viewers!

About Chi Mhende

Early Life and Background

Chi Mhende was born in Harare, Zimbabwe, on October 19, 1991. She later moved to South Africa to pursue her dreams in acting.

Education and Training

In 2006, Chi moved to Cape Town to study at The School for the Creative Economy. This school helped her develop her acting skills. She started her acting journey in theater.

Chi Mhende's Acting Career

Starting in Theater

Chi began her theater career playing 'Lady Capulet' in a play called Romeo and Juliet. Her excellent performance led her to many other theater roles. She appeared in plays like K. Sello Duiker's The Quiet Violence of Dreams and JM Coetzee's Waiting for the Barbarians. She also performed in famous plays by William Shakespeare, such as A Midsummer Night's Dream and Richard III.

Breakthrough on Television

In 2015, Chi joined the popular South African TV show Generations. She took on the challenging role of 'Wandile Radebe', a male character. The show became a huge success, running for four seasons and over 1000 episodes. Her ability to play a male role so believably made her very famous.

Voice Acting and Other Work

Chi Mhende is also known for her voice acting. She was the voice of 'Siyaya' and narrated 'Lifelines', a global health series for Al Jazeera. She has also worked with groups like the 'Bonfire Improv Theatre Company'. These groups help bring drama and art to communities in South Africa.

Film Appearances

In 2014, Chi made her first movie appearance in the film Love the One You Love. The movie premiered at the Durban International Film Festival. In this film, she played the role of 'Sandile' and won the Best Actress award. In 2015, she was nominated for the Promising Young Artist award at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Filmography

Chi Mhende has appeared in several films and TV shows. Here is a list of some of her work:

See also

In Spanish: Chiedza Mhende para niños