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Loyiso Macdonald
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Born |
Loyiso Macdonald
September 7, 1986 |
Nationality | South African |
Education | Pinetown Boys' High School |
Occupation | Actor |
Years active | 2008–present |
Loyiso Macdonald, born on September 7, 1986, is a well-known actor from South Africa. He is famous for his roles in popular TV shows like The Queen, Happy Family, and the movie 3 Way Junction.
About Loyiso Macdonald
Loyiso Macdonald was born in the Eastern Cape, South Africa, on September 7, 1986. He went to school at Pinetown Boys' High School.
He is married to Luphiwo Mathunzi, who is a musician. They met when Loyiso was performing in a play called Othello. They got married on September 30, 2012, in a traditional ceremony.
Loyiso's Acting Journey
Before becoming an actor, Loyiso worked at a bank and a call center. He wasn't happy with these jobs, so he decided to quit in 2007. After that, he started performing in many plays on stage.
He studied speech and drama at a film school in Durban. For four years, he worked with the Durban Theatre. In 2011, he moved to Johannesburg to continue his acting career.
Loyiso performed in several plays at the iZulu Theatre in Sibaya Casino. Some of these plays include Kiss of the Spider Woman, Othello, and Escape from Nombiland. In April 2012, he joined the TV show Isidingo as a character named Ntando Sibeko.
He later joined the Mzansi Magic show The Queen. This show became very popular and helped him become a well-known face in South African television.
Movies and TV Shows
Loyiso Macdonald has appeared in many different films and TV series. Here are some of his roles:
Year | Film or TV Show | Role | Type |
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2015 | Isidingo | Ntando Sibeko | TV series |
2017 | Happy Family | Theo Tshabalala | TV series |
2018 | 3 Way Junction | Bartender | Film |
2016-2023 | The Queen | Kagiso Khoza | TV series |
2019 | Chin Up! | Loyiso | TV series |
2023 | ... and 30 Candles | Winston | Film |
2024 | Youngins | Mr Mthembu | TV series |