Muzi Mthabela Biography
Muzi Mthabela (born 2 April 1977) is a gifted South African actor, former model, and motivational speaker. He is best known for appearing in the daily drama series Isibaya. He has also performed in many local flicks.
He had a history of alcoholism which he battled and overcame. Musi has inspired many youngsters and youth who want to be in the South African entertainment industry. He was cast in many popular telenovelas.
Profile Summary
Name: Muzi Mthabela
Born: 2 April 1977 (age 45)
Place of Birth: KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Nationality: South African
Education: Postproduction and editing
Alma mater: University of KwaZulu-Natal
Spouse: Zanele
Children: 2
Occupation: Actor • former model • motivational speaker • editor
Profiles: Instagram
Net Worth: $750,000
Background
Muzi Mthabela was born on 2 April 1977 in the coastal province of KwaZulu-Natal in South Africa. Growing up, he became interested in being a Catholic priest. Eventually, he found love in the show business that set aside his priestly dreams.
He grew up with his siblings under the care of a single mother. Muzi’s father left them with their mother and did not return. He later met with his father at the age of 12 and he taught him a lot. At a young age, he battled alcohol addiction, which he developed in Clermont. After completing his academics in 1999, the talented actor moved to Johannesburg.
Education
He studied postproduction and editing at the prestigious University of KwaZulu-Natal.
Career
He had always wanted to serve as a Catholic priest until he found the show business. After he completed his studies, he started began to act. Having relocated in 1999 to the capital of Gauteng, he pursued a career in the entertainment industry.
Ever since his debut, he has appeared in many television shows. He was cast as Pangaman in the first season of Ashes to Ashes. He played the role of a guest trainer in the third season of BootCamp Mzansi- Celebrity Edition.
Muzi was a voiceover artist in Season 1 of Cishe Ngafa and season 2 of Dream World, he played the role of Dan. He was cast as Richard in the first season of Harvest. From the first season of Isibaya through the eighth, he was cast as Duma Ngema.
Gagashe was the character he portrayed in season one of Isidingo. He was the man behind the role of Muzi Ka Chibi Mthabela who was Mbali’s date in season 3 of Jacob’s Cross. He appeared in Season 1 of Loxion Lyric as William.
Other roles he played include; Richard in Muvhango, Isaac in Ring of Lies, Samuel in Saints and Sinners, Sergeant Nhleko in Sokhulu, and Partners. He was cast in Tempy Pushas as Executor and The Road as the Mayor. Muzi also played a role in Zaziwa appearing in season 3.
Isibaya
He was cast in one of the most viewed daily drama series in South Africa. Muzi spent seven years in Isibaya before he exit the show. He played the role of an inkabi or hitman in the Ngubane chieftaincy.
The renowned has left a mark on the show and the series generally, which cannot be forgotten by entertainment lovers. Many viewers of the show can not mention the show without calling his name.
However, in 2020, Muzi made headlines for leaving isibaya. According to him, he left in pursuit of other dreams. He left the show with the producers leaving him with kind words. Desiree Markgraaff described him as a ‘professional with impeccable leadership skills.
Private Life
Muzi is a family man with a wife and two children. He is happily married to Zanele. In an interview with the celebrity, he mentioned that he is a strict father. Even with that, his daughters have a way of getting away with everything.
The name of his daughters is Bobo and Bubu. He was a victim of peer pressure which led the actor to drink. This led the actor to start drinking ciders to gologo (spirits) and later he began to smoke. He later decided to quit these habits and it turns out one of his best.
Social Media
The KwaZulu-Natal-born actor is active on Instagram and other social media platforms. He shares posts about himself and his works, his lifestyle and dressing are not left out. His account is verified and has over 247k followers.
Muzi did have not shared his email and phone number yet. To communicate with him, leaving a DM on his social media account would do. Alternatively, you could mention him in a post on his account and wait for his reply.
Awards
The actor has landed many television roles which have made him a recipient of awards. He was nominated for the 2017 South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA) for Best Achievement in Post Production and Editing (TV Soap / Telenovela).
Net Worth
The actor is indeed a household name in the movie industry. He has secured many acting roles and editing gigs which gained him decent earnings. Muzi Mthabela has a net worth of $750,000. He amassed this fortune from acting and other careers.
