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Unathi Mkhize
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Unathi Mkhize | |
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| Born | Unathi Lwazi Mkhize September 23, 1998 Umzimkhulu, South Africa |
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| Years active | 2018–present |
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Unathi Lwazi Mkhize (born 23 September 1998) is a South African actor, model and internet personality. He is best known for his starring role of Nkanyiso Hlophe in 1Magic popular telenovela The River and playing the role of Lethokuhle Dladla in Mzansi Magic telenovela Ithonga.
Life and career
[edit]Unathi Mkhize was born on September 23, 1998, in Umzimkhulu, KwaZulu-Natal and is one of Zulu descent among the Nguni people. He obtained his degree from AFDA Film Academy, where he studied filmmaking and directing.[1]
Mkhize started his acting career in 2018 on Mzansi Magic short local drama films, where he had guest-starring roles.[2] He appeared on shows such as Siyaya, Umhlaba, The List, and NightMan's Taxi before landing his first credited TV role on the e.tv crime drama series Isiphindiselo playing the role of Vusimuzi in 2021.[3]
In 2022, Mkhize starred on the 1Magic telenovela The River as Nkanyiso Hlophe, alongside Bheki Mkhwane, Brenda Mhlongo, Vuyo Biyela, and Tina Dlathu.[4][5] He then appeared in the short film Nefarious Creatures as Lon.[2][6] By 2023, he played Ntsika on the 1Magic comedy series Roomies.[7][8][9] The same year he made his Netflix debut starring as Njabulo Adesina in Blood Legacy.[10]
In 2025, he starred in the Mzansi Magic comedy drama Levels playing the starring role of Sihle and had a supporting role as Lethokuhle Dladla on Ithonga.[3]
Filmography
[edit]Film
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2022 | Nefarious Creatures | Lon |
| Feluthando | Clive Maphumulo |
Television
[edit]| Year | Title | Role |
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| 2021 | Isiphindiselo | Vusimuzi Biyela |
| 2022-2023 | The River | Nkanyiso Hlophe |
| 2023 | Roomies | Ntsika Mabaso |
| 2023-present | Blood Legacy | Njabulo Adesina |
| 2025 | Levels | Sihle |
| 2025-Present | Ithonga | Lethokuhle Dladla |
References
[edit]- ^ Matlala, Keamogetswe (2024-09-25). "'He's a representation of what money can't buy in family' – Unathi Mkhize on Blood Legacy". News24. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
- ^ a b Tleane, Lebo (2024-09-20). "10 Interesting Facts About Talented Actor Unathi Mkhize". Youth Village. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
- ^ a b "Mzansi Magic presents Levels". Mzansi Magic. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
- ^ Mthethwa, Thandeka (2022-12-17). "'I am good-looking': Unathi Mkhize speaks on his role on 'The River'". The South African. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ^ Masuku, Ditiro (2022-12-14). "Umzimkhulu-born actor Unathi Mkhize on joining The River, being eye candy and tortured by Lindiwe". News24. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
- ^ Seleme, Rae (2023-08-04). "'The River': Lindiwe wipes out entire Hlophe family". The South African. Retrieved 2025-12-10.
- ^ "The River actor finds new Roomies". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
- ^ Zuma, Mbalenhle (2023-04-24). "Unathi Mkhize secures lead role on new dramedy 'Roomies'". Sunday World. Retrieved 2025-12-11.
- ^ Maako, Keitumetse (2023-04-22). "New local dramedy Roomies with Unathi Mkhize and Felicia Mlangeni coming to 1Magic". News24. Retrieved 2025-12-28.
- ^ Khulu, Ntombi. "Meet the treacherous Ndlovu family in Netflix's local drama Blood Legacy". News24. Retrieved 2025-12-10.