Kgomotso Christopher

Kgomotso Christopher (born 25 March 1979) is a South African actress and voice over artist best known for her time in Isidingo as Katlego Sibeko[1][2] before joining Scandal as the character of Yvonne "YV" Langa.[3][4] She is also the voice behind MTN's Interactive Voice Response system[5][6][7] and serves as a Non-Executive Chairperson on the Naledi Theatre Awards Board of Directors.[8][9]

Kgomotso Christopher
Born
Kgomotso Christopher

(1979-03-25) 25 March 1979
NationalitySouth African
OccupationFilm actress, voice artist
Spouse(s)
Calvin Christopher (m. 2004)
ChildrenLarona Jewel Christopher
Lesika Langston Christopher[1]

Education and career

Kgomotso did her Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and Politics at the University of Cape Town. She was awarded the Jules Kramer Award for Fine Arts when she graduated. In 2004 she earned a Masters of Fine Arts in Theatre Arts at Columbia University in New York City.[10] She continued to live and work in the US and UK until 2008.[11] Kgomotso made guest appearance on television series Madam & Eve, SOS, Backstage, and Moferefere Lenyalong. She has made appearances in theatre productions of Romeo & Juliet, Midsummer Night's Dream, Hamlet and Dr. Faustus. On November 15, 2018 Kgomotso revealed on Instagram that she is the voice behind MTN's Interactive Voice Response system.[12][4]

Filmography

Television
Year Title Role Notes
2010 - 2012 4Play: Sex Tips for Girls Nox Madondo Season 1,2 & 3
2011 - 2016 Isidingo Katlego Sibeko Season 1
2013 Zaziwa Herself Season 1
2014 The Comedy Central Roast Herself 1 Episode
2016 Moferefere Lenyalong Cameo Season 1
2018 Scandal! Yvonne Season 1
2017 Thola Ramatla Moleleki Season 2

Film
Year Title Role Notes
2017 Zulu Wedding Rene

Personal life

Kgomotso is married to Calvin Christopher.[13]

References
  1. "Kgomotso Christopher leaving Isidingo". News24. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
  2. "'I HAD NO JOB AFTER LEAVING ISIDINGO'". DailySun. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
  3. "Kgomotso Christopher joins Scandal". News24. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
  4. "Watch: MTN's 'insufficient funds' voice lady revealed [video]". The South African. 2018-11-19. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  5. "Twitter shocked as MTN's 'insufficient funds' voice lady is revealed". eNCA. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
  6. "Kgomotso Christopher is the MTN voice that tells you when you have insufficient funds". Channel. Retrieved 2018-11-17.
  7. Herbert, Claire. "The truth is out! Kgomotso Christopher admits that she's the MTN voice". Briefly. Retrieved 2018-11-18.
  8. Awards, Naledi Theatre. "The Naledi Theatre Awards". Naledi Theatre Awards. Archived from the original on 2019-02-16. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  9. Studios, Nkosana & Tshepiso for FGX. "Artslink.co.za - Naledi Theatre Awards New Board". Artslink. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  10. "PICS: Kgomotso Christopher takes her family to Paris". Retrieved 2018-11-18.
  11. "Kgomotso Christopher | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 2018-11-18.
  12. "Kgomotso Christopher on Instagram: "Greetings from the MTN lady who tells you when "You have insufficient airtime to make this call" 🤣🎧🎙🎚📻📲. #MylifeinVoice MTNIVRVoice…"". Instagram. Retrieved 2018-11-21.
  13. "Kgomotso Christopher on her long-distance marriage". Retrieved 2018-11-17.
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