Biography
Nolwazi Shange (born January 19, 1984) is a South African actress. She is best known for playing Precious in season two of the SABC1 drama series A Place Called Home.
Some addressed her as the goddess on set for her ability to bring each character she portrays to life. She played a guest starring role in season three of Mtunzini.com.
In the SABC drama series, she appeared as the youngest of three children, Zinhle, accused of having a hand in the death of their mother.
Shange plays Sibongile Dlamini in the Mzansi Magic television drama series Mzali Wam.
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| Full Name: | Nolwazi Shange Ngubeni |
| Born: | January 19, 1984 (age 39 year old) |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Alma mater: | Durban University of Technology |
| Spouse: | Mzwandile Ngubeni |
| Children: | 2 |
| Occupation: | Actress, casting director |
| Net Worth: | R400 000 |
Early Life
Nolwazi Shange was born on January 19, 1984, and grew up in Pinetown, Claremont, the Western Cape. She hails from a family of artists, and they influenced her to love acting and performing.
The actress started to perform as a child and underwent training as a singer growing up. Her voice fascinated people around her since her days in primary school.
Shange participated in many talents show in her school. As she grew older, she fell deeper in love with acting and then had to study courses relating to art.
Education
Nolwazi Shange studied performance in the University. According to her, the drama department at Durban University of Technology has opened up doors for her.
Career
Nolwazi Shange Ngubeni is an actress who has appeared in season two of the SABC1 drama series A Place Called Home. She played a guest starring role of Zinhle in the SABC1 drama series Mtunzini.com.
In 2010, she starred in season ten of the SABC1 drama series Soul City. Later in 2013, she played a recurring role as a next-door neighbor Kwezi in the SABC1 sitcom Single Guys.
In 2013, she portrayed Kgomotso in the soap opera Zabalaza but had to leave to focus on other projects.
Personal Life
Nolwazi Shange married the movie star Mzwandile Ngubeni at a traditional wedding in Durban in 2016. The duo met in 2010 through work and grew fond of each other.
Many notable personalities and celebrities were present at their wedding. Samkelo Ndlovu, Akhumzi Jezile, Jessica Nkosi, Khaya Mthethwa, and many others attended the wedding.
They had a wedding after marrying Mzwandile Ngubeni for five years. The lovebirds have been together for a decade. Nolwazi is a proud mother of two, a teenage daughter and a five-year-old son.
Social Profiles
Although when she joined showbiz, there were no social media. But today, she has tapped into the development by creating several accounts.
Nolwazi posts her work, family, and other notable moments. The SAFTA-winning actress loves to update followers on her career breakthroughs through her accounts.
- Instagram: @nolwazingubeni
- Twitter: @NolwaziNgubeni
Net Worth
Nolwazi Shange has earned a fortune as an award-winning actress, TV producer, and casting director. She has appeared in at least fourteen television shows. She has a net worth of R400 000 as of October 2022.
Television Shows
| Ak’siSpaza as Guest |
| Thula’s Vine as Joyce |
| The River as Minister Patience Mhlongo |
| Soul City as Dimpho |
| Scandal! As Lady M |
| SAFTAS Season 9 as Presenter |
| Mzansi Love as Lydia |
| Mzali Wami as Sibongile |
| Mtunzini.com as Zinhle |
| Single Guys as Kwezi |
| Mina Nawe as Sheila |
| Intersexions as Ntombi |
| A Place called home as Precious |
| Zabalaza as Kgomotso |