Khanyi Mbau facts for kids

Quick facts for kids Khanyi Mbau
Mbau in December 2017
Born	Khanyisile Jacqueline Mchunu Mbau (1984-10-15) 15 October 1984 (age 40) Soweto, South Africa
Nationality	South African
Citizenship	South African-Saudi Arabian
Occupation	Actress television personality artist businesswoman
Years active	2004–present
Spouse(s)	Mandla Mthembu ​ ​ (m. 2006; div. 2009)​
Children	Khanukani Mbau (daughter)
Parent(s)	Menzi Mcunu (father) Lynette Sisi Mbau (mother)
Relatives	Lasizwe Dambuza (half-brother)
Musical career
Genres	Hip hop Afro-pop
Instruments	Vocals
Labels	Mabala Noise (former) CCP Record Company

Khanyisile Mbau is a famous South African actress, singer, and TV host. She is also known as a socialite. She became well-known for her role as Doobsie in the TV show Muvhango from 2004 to 2005. She also played Mbali in the show Mzansi and appeared in the mini-series After Nine. Khanyi Mbau has hosted TV shows like The Scoop and The Big Secret. She also plays Tshidi in the popular show Abomama.

Early Life and Family

Khanyisile Mbau was born on October 16, 1985. Her mother, Lynette Sisi Mbau, worked in finance. Her father, Menzi Mcunu, named her Khanyisile, which means "one who brings light." Khanyi kept her mother's last name.

When Khanyi was a baby, her mother left her with her grandparents in Mofolo, Soweto. Her grandmother mostly raised her. Khanyi's grandparents had a very traditional and strict way of life. Khanyi often called her grandmother the "Queen of England" because of how she managed their home.

Career Highlights

Khanyi Mbau has had a long and exciting career in television, radio, and film. She is also a businesswoman.

Television Roles

In 2004, Khanyi Mbau took over the role of Doobsie in the TV show Muvhango. A year later, her contract was not renewed. In 2006, she joined the show Mzansi as Mbali. She also played Zee in the mini-series After 9 in 2007.

Khanyi was a guest judge on Turn It Out in 2012. In 2013, she appeared in an episode of Ekasi: Our Stories. She also featured in the documentary I Am and played Sindisiwe Sibeko in Like Father Like Son.

In 2013, Khanyi Mbau started hosting her own talk show called Katch It With Khanyi. The show was very popular and was renewed for a second season. It became the top talk show in its time slot. The show was even nominated for a SAFTA in 2015.

In 2014, Khanyi competed on Strictly Come Dancing. She was eliminated in week 7, which disappointed some of her fans. She also appeared on MTV Africa Lip Sync Battles.

In 2015, Khanyi Mbau got a role as Pinky in the telenovela Ashes to Ashes. She was also nominated for "Best Instagram Account" in the Channel24 Online Awards.

In 2016, Khanyi played Palesa Tladi in the drama series Umlilo. She also co-hosted a new lifestyle show called The Weekend Edition on SABC 3.

In 2017, Khanyi appeared in the entertainment show The Scoop. She also hosted a reality series called The Big Secret on BET Africa. In this show, people shared personal stories.

In 2018, Khanyi Mbau joined the cast of Uzalo, a very popular TV show. She played Dinekile, also known as Lady Die. In 2019, she returned to the show for its fifth season. In April 2018, Khanyi took the lead role of Tshidi in the drama series Abomama. This show explores ideas about faith and life choices. It became one of the most-watched shows on DStv.

In July 2023, Khanyi Mbau was announced as the host for the second annual Basadi in Music Awards at Joburg Theatre. In 2022, she also joined the cast of the popular series The Wife, playing Zandile Zulu.

Radio Work

In 2016, Khanyi Mbau became a host on the radio show Whose show is it anyway on Metro FM. She hosted the show with other entertainers like Somizi Mhlongo. The show ran for about a year.

Film Appearances

Khanyi Mbau's first movie, Happiness is a Four-letter Word, came out in 2016. She played Zaza, a character who owned a shoe store. The movie was very successful at the box office, earning over R10 million.

In 2017, Khanyi started working on her second movie, Frank and Fearless, with filmmaker Leon Schuster. This movie was released in 2018. Her third movie, a thriller called The Red Room, was released in 2019.

Business Ventures

In November 2018, Khanyi Mbau launched her own brand of gin called I Am Khanyi - Millennial Shimmer Gin.

Filmography

Awards and Nominations

South African International Film Academy Awards

Images for kids

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  Khanyi Mbau in December 2017

See also

In Spanish: Khanyi Mbau para niños