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| Hlomla Dandala | |
|---|---|
| Born | (1974-09-22) 22 September 1974 (age 50) Mdantsane, Eastern Cape, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Education | Sacred Heart College, Johannesburg |
| Alma mater | University of the Witwatersrand |
| Occupations |
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| Years active | 1995-present |
| Known for | Isidingo Jacob’s Cross All You Need Is Love |
| Spouses |
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| Children | 4 |
| Parent | Mvume Dandala (father) |
| Relatives | Gqibelo Dandala |
Hlomla Dandala (born 22 September 1974) is a South African actor, television presenter, and director.
He is best known for his roles as Derek Nyathi in Isidingo (1998–2001), title character Jacob Makhubu in Jacob's Cross (since 2007), and host of the reality dating show All You Need Is Love from 2002 to 2003. He starred in the drama series Rockville as Gomorrah, the main antagonist of the third season, and e.tv's prime time soap opera, Scandal! as Kingsley Siseko Langa from 2016 until 2019.
As of 2018, Dandala stars in The River across Sindi Dlathu (who plays Lindiwe) as her husband, Commissioner Zweli Dikana. Dandala is the son of Mvume Dandala and has a sister Gqibelo. He speaks five languages: Afrikaans, English, Xhosa, Sesotho and Zulu.
Filmography
| Television series | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Role | Season | Notes |
| 1998 - 2001 | Isidingo | Derek Nyathi | 1 - 4 | Lead role |
| 2007 | Jacob's Cross | Jacob Makhubu/Abayomi | 1 - 3 | Lead role |
| 2005 | Gaz'lam | Coltrane | 3 - 4 | |
| Scandal! | Kingsley Siseko Langa | |||
| 2006 | Tsha Tsha | Lungi | 4 | |
| Rockville | Gomorrah | 3 | ||
| Zero Tolerance | Majola Tindleni | 2 | ||
| 2018 - 2024 | The River | Zweli Dikana | 1 - 6 | Lead role |
| 2019 | The Republic | Deputy President Cassius Ndlovu | 1 | |
| 2022 | Justice Served | Azania Maqoma | ||
| 2006 - 2007 | Jozi-H | Dr. Sipho Remthalile | ||
| Interrogation Room | ||||
| 2002 - 2004 | Scout's Safari | Charlton 'C.B.' Boone | ||
| 2024 - ongoing | Smoke & Mirrors (TV series) | Ceasar Ngonyama | 2 | Lead role |
| Programming | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Notes |
| 1995 - 1998 | Channel O | |
| 2002 - 2003 | All you need is love | Host |
| Mini series | ||
|---|---|---|
| Year | Title | Notes |
| 2008 | Land of Thirst (as Khanyiso Phalo) | |
| 2005 | The Triangle | |
| 2017 | Madiba | |
Film
- Fools (1997) as Zani Vuthela
- Red Dust (2004) as Oscar Dumasi
- Lord of War (2005) as Interpol Pilot
- Coup! (made for TV, 2006) as Ngum
- Sniper Reloaded (2011) as Kyle Brown
- Winnie (2011) as Oliver Tambo
- Contract (2014) as Peter Poplampo - with Yvonne Okoro and Joseph Benjamin.
- Honeymoon Hotel (2014) with Beverly Naza and Martha Ankhoma.
- Momentum (2015) as Mr. Madison
- Happiness Is a Four Letter Word (2016) with Chris Attoh.
References
- ^ Julie Kwach (17 June 2019). "Hlomla Dandala biography: age, wife, new wife, Instagram and Twitter storms and showdowns". briefly.co.za. Archived from the original on 28 July 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
- "Hlomla Dandala". tvsa.co.za. Archived from the original on 28 July 2020. Retrieved 28 July 2020.
- "News24 - South Africa's leading source of breaking news, opinion and insight". News24. Archived from the original on 27 February 2009. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- "Contract - Home". contractfilm.sparrowproductions.net. Archived from the original on 28 June 2013. Retrieved 10 October 2017.
- Elvis chucks (6 January 2014). "Honeymoon Hotel Trailer". Retrieved 10 October 2017 – via YouTube.
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