Biography
Zonke Mchunu (born October 12, 1993) is a South African model and actress. She is best known for playing Imani on the SABC2 soap opera Muvhango.
The starlet has also appeared in other television productions and adverts. She has become a household name for bringing the character Imani to life.
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| Full Name: | Siziwe Ntombizonke Mchunu |
| Born: | October 12, 1993 (age 29 years old) |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Education: | Theatre and Drama |
| Alma mater: | Durban University of Technology |
| Occupation: | Actress, model |
| Known for: | Imani on Muvhango |
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| Salary: | R45,000 |
| Net Worth: | R1 million – R2.5 million |
Early Life
Zonke Mchunu was born on October 12, 2022, in South Africa. She grew up in the rural area of Kwamaphumulo near Stanger in KwaZulu-Natal and relocated to Durban in 2010.
Education
After matric, Zonke attended Berea Tech to study Civil Engineering. Due to financial constraints, she couldn’t finish. Later, she applied for financial aid at the Durban University of Technology.
Zonke enrolled to study Theatre and Drama at the Durban University of Technology. She dropped out and relocated to Johannesburg to pursue her acting career.
At that time, she got a job in the soap opera Muvhango. She was to either continue studying or take the role. She chose to act over her academics with plans to complete.
Personal Life
Her onscreen love life has people thinking of who her boyfriend is in real life. Zonke is cagey about her love life and has not told any publication about her partner.
Zonke Mchunu is a proud mother to five-year-old Elami Mchunu. She spends her free time with friends, cooking for family, and dancing.
Family
Her mother raised her and her siblings – four older sisters and a younger brother. Her father died when she was eleven years old. Her mother is a cleaner at Zonke’s former high school.
Career
Zonke joined Muvhango in 2015 at a young age. The actress has also appeared in other television productions and adverts and landed minor acting roles on Uzalo.
In KwaZulu-Natal, the actress appeared in some theatre productions at the playhouse. Playing Imani on the SABC2 soap opera Muvhango brought her fame.
Apart from acting, Zonke is one of the country’s finest models. She has worked with top brands and fashion designers like Quiteria Kekana.
In 2021, she was featured on the ‘I Am My Story’ campaign and worked alongside top Datlego Danke, Simphiwe Ngema, Didie Makubane, and Lala Tuku.
Social Profiles
Zonke Mchunu has gained more love from followers on Instagram and TikTok. She shares a sneak peek of her personal life, work, and other paid promotions.
On TikTok, she posts videos that her followers love. Though many want to see her in a bikini and beachwear, the actress doesn’t post revealing pictures.
Salary
Mchunu has been in showbiz for a while and has contributed a lot. Many sites report that the Muvhango star earns a salary of R45,000 for appearing in the soap opera.
Net Worth
Zonke Mchunu has spent over seven years in showbiz, and her contributions have thrust her into the limelight. She has an estimated net worth of R1 million – R2.5 million as of October 2022.
The actress earns from modeling, acting, and commercials, but her most prominent role on television is in Muvhango.