Zimkhitha Nyoka

Zimkhitha Nyoka
Born Zimkhitha Athos Nyoka
October 6, 1990
Nationality South Africa
Occupation Actress
Known for Vaya

Zimkhitha Nyoka (born October 6, 1990[1]) is a South African actress known for her role in Akin Omotoso's, Vaya (2016). She previously acted in Mutual Friends by Norman Maake.[2] She was nominated for Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her role in the film.[3]

In 2016, she was reported to be playing "Olwethu" in the South African television series, Gold Diggers. Reflecting on her role in the film, she noted that she had similar experiences while seeking admission. She emphasized the need for government to make education more affordable[4] Other local soaps, she acted includes "Anathi" in Isithembiso, "Badanile Nqoloba" in Mutual Friends (2014) and "Nash" in Ngempela.[1]

In 2010, she finished from Lady Grey Art Academy, graduating with distinction. Afterwards, she proceeded to University of Johannesburg to study Drama, graduating in 2014.[1] In 2016, she revealed her parents are supportive of her career even though, while growing up she was a science student until grade 10 when she transferred to a drama school.[5] In an instagram post, he disclosed that Generations (South African TV series) actor, Jaftha Mamabolo was her idol in the entertainment industry.[6]

References

  1. 1 2 3 admin (November 7, 2017). "Zimkhitha Nyoka biography". tvsa.co.za. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
  2. ↑ admin (October 27, 2017). "Actress Zimkhitha Nyoka hit the big time with 'Vaya'". sowetanlive.co.za. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
  3. ↑ admin (July 15, 2017). "Between Bimbo Akintola and Rita Dominic: Who wins Best Actress award?". Vanguard Nigeria. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
  4. ↑ Pantsi (November 17, 2016). "This storyline challenged me as an actress" - Zimkhitha Nyoka". eTv. Retrieved November 7, 2017.
  5. ↑ Magadla, Qaqamba (February 13, 2016). "Star chooses drama over science". dispatchlive.co.za. Retrieved 2017-11-30.
  6. ↑ admin (April 15, 2016). "Actress Zimkhitha Nyoka reveals her celebrity crush". okmzansi.co.za. Retrieved 2017-11-30.
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