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Gail Nkoane Mabalane
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Gail Tsholofelo Nkoane
27 December 1984 Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa
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| Years active | 2010 - present |
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| Children | 2 |
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| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2010 – present |
| Associated acts | Kabelo Mabalane |
Gail Mabalane, born Gail Nkoane on December 27, 1984, is a talented South African actress, model, businesswoman, and singer. She is well-known for her acting roles in South African TV shows like The Wild and The Road. Gail also plays Thandeka Khumalo in the popular Netflix series Blood & Water. In October 2024, she appeared in the Netflix movie Happiness Is.
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About Gail Mabalane
Early Life and Dreams
Gail Mabalane grew up in Kimberley, a town in South Africa. She is the middle child of three. When she was just five years old, her mother entered her in a beauty pageant called "Miss Tinkerbell." This was when her family first saw her amazing potential. In 2005, Gail was one of the Top 5 finalists for Miss SA Teen.
Starting Her Career
In 2010, Gail took part in the 6th season of Idols South Africa. She made it to the Top 10 finalists. She was the first person to leave the Top 10 after singing "Please Don't Leave Me" by P!nk.
In 2011, Gail got her first big acting role as Lelo Sedibe in the MNet TV series The Wild. She acted alongside famous South African actress Connie Ferguson. The show ended in 2013. In August 2015, she appeared in Generations: The Legacy, a very popular South African soap opera, again with Connie Ferguson.
Gail's Acting Roles
Television Shows
Gail Mabalane has appeared in many television series. Here are some of her notable roles:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2010 | Idols | Herself | Top 10 Finalist |
| 2011 - 2013 | The Wild | Lelo Sedibe | Main character |
| 2013 - 2014 | Rockville | Vicky | Smaller role |
| 2015 | Generations: The Legacy | Sarah Westbrook | Smaller role |
| 2015 | The Road | Kedibone "Kedi" Seakgo / Stella Phiri | Main character |
| 2016 | Rockville | Vicky | Main, returning role |
| 2018 | The Imposter (TV series) | Kelenogile Mokoena | Main character in Season 2 |
| 2020 | Blood & Water | Thandeka Khumalo | Main character |
Movies
Gail has also acted in several films:
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
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| 2012 | Zion | ||
| 2021 | Indemnity | ||
| 2023 | Unseen | Zenzi Mwale | Main character |
| 2024 | Happiness Is | Tumi | Main character |
Gail's Family Life
Gail Mabalane was born on December 27, 1984, in Kimberley, South Africa. She married Kabelo Mabalane in 2013. Gail and Kabelo are parents to two children.
