Vusi Kunene is a South African actor, best known for his role as Jack Mabaso in Generations and its continuation, Generations: The Legacy, Funani Zwide in House of Zwide, Bhekifa in Isibaya (2014–2016), Jefferson Sibeko in Isidingo (2009–2014). He is also known for his way he speaks Zulu (IsiZulu).[1] He has appeared in 25 films and television shows since 1993. In 2011, he received the Golden Horn Award for Best Actor for the drama Soul City.[2]
Vusi Kunene | |
|---|---|
| Born | Soweto, Johannesburg, South Africa |
| Alma mater | Wits |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 1993–present |
| Awards | Golden Horn awards, 2011 |
Selected filmography
edit- Waati (1995)
- Cry, the Beloved Country (1995)
- Kini and Adams (1997)
- A Reasonable Man (1999)
- The King Is Alive (2000)
- Final Solution (2001)
- Jacob's Cross (2007–2013) as Chief Paul Lebone
- The First Grader (2010)
- State of Violence (2010)
- Paradise Stop (2011)
- Elelwani (2012)
- Isidingo (2009–2014) as Jefferson Sibeko
- Isibaya (2012–2016)
- A United Kingdom (2016) as Chief Tshekedi Khama
- Generations: The Legacy (2012–2021) as Jack Mabaso[3]
- House of Zwide (2021–present) as Funani Zwide
Achievements
editSouth Africa Film and Television Awards
edit| Year | Nominee / work | Award | Result | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | Best Actor in a Feature Film | Won | [4][5] |
References
edit- ^ "Vusi Kunene". South African TV Authority. Retrieved 31 October 2014.
- ^ Julie Kwach (2 September 2019). "Vusi Kunene biography: age, wife, family, movies, nominations, awards, salary and Instagram". briefly.co.za.
- ^ "Vusi Kunene leaves 'Generations: The Legacy' after five years". Independent Online. 10 May 2021.
- ^ Ferreira, Thinus (5 September 2024). "2024's SAFTA nominations announced: See all the dominators and new categories at this year's event". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 6 September 2024.
- ^ Ferreira, Thinus (26 October 2024). "18 SAFTAs full winners list: Shaka iLembe crowned king with 12 wins". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 27 October 2024.
External links
edit- Vusi Kunene at IMDb
