Gail Nkoane Mabalane
Gail Mabalane (née Nkoane; born 27 December 1984) is a South African actress, model, media socialite, businesswoman and singer. She is most notable for acting roles on South African television series "The Wild", and recently starred on tele-novel series "The Road", which airs on Mzansi Magic every weeknight.
Gail Nkoane Mabalane | |
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| Born | Gail Tsholofelo Nkoane 27 December 1984 Mahikeng, North West,South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation |
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| Years active | 2010 - present |
Notable work | The Road (2015) The Wild (2011 - 2013) The Imposter (2018) |
| Home town | Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa |
| Spouse(s) | |
| Children | (2) Zoe Leano Mabalane & Khumo Mabalane |
| Relatives | Craig Nkoane (brother) (deceased) Denise Nkoane (sister) |
| Musical career | |
| Genres | |
| Instruments | Vocals |
| Years active | 2010 – present |
| Associated acts | |
Life and career
Early life
Gail Nkoane was born and raised in the town of Kimberley, Northern Cape in South Africa. She is the middle child of three children. Her mother entered her into her first pageant, "Miss Tinkerbell" when she was five years old.[1] It was at this point that her family noticed her potential. In 2005, she was a Top 5 Miss SA Teen Finalist.
Breakthrough
In 2010, Gail auditioned for and became a Top 10 Finalist on the 6th Season on Idols South Africa. She was the first to be eliminated from the Final Top 10 after performing "Please Don't Leave Me", originally by P!nk.
In 2011, she obtained her major acting debut role as Lelo Sedibe on the MNet TV Series "The Wild", alongside major South African actress Connie Ferguson. The show was later cancelled by MNet in 2013.[2] In August 2015, she made her first appearance on South Africa's most viewed television soapie, Generations: The Legacy, once again alongside Connie Ferguson.
Filmography
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Idols | Herself | Season 6 Top 10 Finalist |
| 2011 - 2013 | The Wild | Lelo Sedibe | Lead role |
| 2013 - 2014 | Rockville | Vicky | Minor role |
| 2015 | Generations: The Legacy | Sarah Westbrook | Minor role |
| 2015 | The Road | Kedibone "Kedi" Seakgoe / Stella Phiri | Main role
(Episode 1 to 60) |
| 2016 | Rockville | Vicky | Main, recurring |
| 2018 | The Imposter (TV series) | Kelenogile Mokoena | Main role
(Season 2) |
| 2020 | Blood & Water | Thandeka Khumalo | Main role |
Films
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2012 | Zion |
Personal life
Gail's brother died in an electrical accident in 2006. Her mother succumbed to a long-term illness later that year on Christmas Eve. Gail married South African Kwaito music legend Kabelo Mabalane in a private ceremony on 9 February 2013.[3] Her father died later that year. Gail and Kabelo's first child, daughter Zoe Leano, was born on 28 March 2015.[4] Kabelo and Gail had their second child Khumo Mabalane in 2018. The South African actress announced the news with a beautiful professional photo By Jo Spies in which she wears all black and shoes of her beautiful baby bump.The caption underneath the photo read :God's timing is PERFECT.He knows exactlty what we need, when we need it, how we need,why we need it.#TrustHisTiming.Blessed to be expecting baby No. 2 .The talented two were some already have one child together Zoe Leano Mabalane.
References
- B, Lerato. "Getting to Know : Gail Nkoane". Heiresss Says. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- "Born To Be Wild: Gail Nkoane". Women's Health. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- "Another milestone for Bouga Luv & Gail". DRUM. Retrieved 19 November 2015.
- "(Her husband) Kabelo and Gail Mabalane welcome birth of first child". SA Breaking News. Retrieved 19 November 2015.