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Thapelo Mokoena
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![]() Thapelo Mokoena alongside Trix Vivier at the premier to Trackers.
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Thapelo Archibald Sfufane Mokoena
October 21, 1982 [Ladysmith, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
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Occupation | Actor, television presenter |
Known for | Wild at Heart |
Thapelo Mokoena is a well-known South African actor, television producer, and presenter. He was born on October 21, 1982, in Ladysmith, Kwa-Zulu Natal. He is famous for his acting roles and for hosting TV shows.
He is especially known for playing William in the UK series Bulletproof S3. He also starred in the exciting show Trackers. In 2005, he hosted the first season of the South African version of the reality competition Fear Factor.
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Thapelo Mokoena's Career
Thapelo Mokoena has had many interesting roles in both TV shows and movies. He is a very busy person in the entertainment world.
Famous Acting Roles
Thapelo has played many different characters that people remember.
Wild at Heart
From 2007 to 2012, he played Cedric Fatani in the popular TV series Wild at Heart. This show was about a family who moved to South Africa to run a wildlife reserve.
Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
In 2013, Thapelo played Elias Motsoaledi in the movie Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom. This film told the story of Nelson Mandela's life.
Other TV Shows and Movies
- He acted in the movie Between Friends: Ithala.
- He had a big role in the film Nothing for Mahala.
- Thapelo played Uhuru in the TV show Broken Vows.
- In 2016, he appeared in the movie Mrs Nice Guy.
- He played Quinn in the hit series Trackers.
- He also played William in Bulletproof season 3 on Sky TV.
Behind the Scenes
Besides acting, Thapelo Mokoena is also a television producer. He owns his own company called Easy Sundays Productions. This means he helps create TV shows and movies from behind the camera, not just in front of it.