Munya Chidzonga

Munya Chidzonga
Chidzonga in 2009.
Born Munyaradzi Chidzonga
(1985-12-08) 8 December 1985
Harare, Zimbabwe
Nationality Zimbabwean
Other names Diamond Boy
Education Peterhouse Boys' School
Alma mater The South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance
Occupation Actor, filmmaker, entrepreneur
Spouse(s)
Adiona Maboreke (m. 2012)
Children 2

Munyaradzi "Munya" Chidzonga (born December 08, 1985) is a Zimbabwean actor, filmmaker and entrepreneur.

Munya first rose to prominence in 2008, with his appearance on the reality TV show Big Brother Africa[1] representing Zimbabwe in its third season, in which he achieved third place.[2] In 2010, he participated in the fifth season of Big Brother Africa, becoming runners-up losing to Uti Nwachukwu, the representative for Nigeria, who also contested in Season 3.[3]

After the reality show, Munya went on to produce and act in the films Lobola (2010) and The Gentleman (2011) through his production company, Ivory Pictures.[4] In 2012, he won a NAMA Award for the Most Outstanding Actor in the Film and Television category for his performance in the film The Gentleman.[5] In 2014, Chidzonga starred in the third season of the South African comedy-drama show Mzansi Love, which was aired on e.tv and eKasi+.[2][4][6]

Early life and education

Chidzonga was born on 08 December, 1985. For his secondary education, he attended Peterhouse Boys' School, an elite independent school just outside Marondera, where he was a prefect. He was hailed for his performance in a school play, "Absent Friends", in 2004.[7] Munya was the first Petrean in the history of the school to receive a Drama award Colors for Drama.

Munya then went on to get a Bachelor of Arts degree in Motion Picture at The South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance in Cape Town, South Africa.[4] Where he was nominated for best actor

Personal life

Chidzonga married 2008 Idols East Africa finalist Adiona Maboreke at a private ceremony in Harare in 2012.[8] Chidzonga and Maboreke had been dating since 2009 and had a son named Pfumai, born in 2010, prior to the marriage.[8][9] The couple had a second son, named Diwai, born in 2015.[10][11]

Filmography

Films

Title Year Credited as Notes Ref.
Actor Producer Role
Lobola 2010 Yes Yes Sean Muza [12]
The Gentleman 2011 Yes Yes Tawana / Takunda [13]
Something Nice from London 2013 Yes Jonathan [14]

Television

Title Year Role Network Notes Ref.
Big Brother Africa 3 2008 Himself Various Period: 91 days
Position: 3rd		 [2]
Big Brother Africa 5 2010 Himself Various Period: 91 days
Position: 2nd		 [2]
Mzansi Love 2014 Mak e.tv
eKasi+		 8 episodes [2]
Rhythm City 2016 The Angel e.tv 20 episodes [2]

References

  1. ↑ Shaw, Angus (1 December 2010). "US launches HIV testing program in Zimbabwe". The Washingtion Times. Retrieved 22 April 2016.
  2. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Munya Chidzonga - TVSA". TVSA. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  3. ↑ Nkatazo, Lebo (20 October 2010). "Mugabe hands Munya US$300,000". NewZimbabwe.com. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  4. 1 2 3 "Munya Chidzonga". Celebrity Check. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  5. ↑ "Nama night belonged to Mphepo". NewsDay. Alpha Media Holdings. 20 February 2012. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  6. ↑ "Munya Lands SA Soapie Role". Three Men On A Boat. 3 June 2014. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
  7. ↑ "2004 Peterhouse Boys Year in Profile". The Petrean Society. The Petrean Society. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  8. 1 2 "Munya Chidzonga finally marries long time love". Nehanda Radio. 6 September 2012. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  9. ↑ "Munya, Adiona reconcile". The Herald. Zimpapers. 25 June 2011. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  10. ↑ "Munya Chidzonga Welcomes Second Baby Boy". Three Men On a Boat. 25 June 2015. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  11. ↑ Ndlovu, Bruce (12 October 2015). "Munya Chidzonga now a man". B-Metro. Zimpapers. Retrieved 23 May 2016.
  12. ↑ Showbiz Reporter (24 November 2011). "Munya's Lobola movie premieres". NewZimbabwe.com. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  13. ↑ "The Gentleman (2011) - IMDb". Internet Movie Database. Retrieved 7 November 2015.
  14. ↑ "Something Nice from London premiers". The Standard. 13 October 2013. Retrieved 8 November 2015.
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