Gugu Gumede

Gugu Gumede
Gugu Gumede
Born	Gugu Gumede; September 14, 1992 (age 32); Natal (now KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Alma mater	American Academy of Dramatic Arts
Occupation	Actress
Years active	2013-present
Notable work	Generations; Uzalo;
Children	1
Mother	Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi

Gugu Gumede is a South African actress born in the Province of Natal. She is well known for portraying the character of a prophetess, Mamlambo, in the soapie Uzalo.^[1]

Early life

Gumede was born in the province of Natal. Her father was Simon Hulumeni Gumede and her mother was Zanele kaMagwaza-Msibi.^[2] She studied acting at the American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles.^[3]

Career

In 2013, Gumede returned from the United States and landed a role as Mandisa in Generations, one of the most successful shows in South Africa.^[4]^[5]

In 2015, Gumede was cast to portray the character of Mamlambo on the most viewed television show in South Africa, Uzalo.^[6]

In 2018, she presented the 11th Crown Gospel Music Awards alongside Somizi Mhlongo, Rebecca Malope, Clement Maosa and other celebrities.^[7]

Filmography

Television

Year	Film/Sopie	Role	title
2013	Generations	Mandisa	Support role
2015	Uzalo	Hlengiwe MaMlambo Mhlongo	Starring

Personal life

Gumede is a born-again Christian.^[8]^[9]

Gugu gave birth to her daughter on 24 March 2022.^[10]

References

^ "Uzalos gugu gumede - theres no place for my twang when i play mamlambo". timeslive.co.za. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
^ "Gugu Gumede Not Just Magwaza Msibis daughter". sowetanlive.co.za. 24 November 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2020.^{[permanent dead link‍]}
^ "Gugu Gumede". Retrieved 12 March 2020 – via PressReader.
^ "Acting is Gugu Gumedes Comfort Zone". channel24.co.za. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2020.^{[permanent dead link‍]}
^ "Revealed: These are south africas most watched tv shows— Ratings". thesouthafrican.com. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
^ "Uzalos gugu gumede on why she no longer wears wigs - i didn't feel beautiful without them". 8 October 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
^ "Catch the 11th Crown Gospel Awards Live on SABC2". sabc2.co.za. Archived from the original on 14 February 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
^ "Real life pain helps actress gugu gumede find her character". iol.co.za. Retrieved 12 March 2020.
^ "Guess who - these celebs are young, famous and proudly Christian!". timeslive.co.za. 2 April 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2020.^{[permanent dead link‍]}
^ Morkel, Graye (24 March 2022). "Uzalo actor Gugu Gumede welcomes baby girl | Channel". South Africa: Channel. Retrieved 25 March 2022.

[1] "Uzalos gugu gumede - theres no place for my twang when i play mamlambo". timeslive.co.za. 28 November 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2020.

[2] "Gugu Gumede Not Just Magwaza Msibis daughter". sowetanlive.co.za. 24 November 2017. Retrieved 12 March 2020.^{[permanent dead link‍]}

[3] "Gugu Gumede". Retrieved 12 March 2020 – via PressReader.

[4] "Acting is Gugu Gumedes Comfort Zone". channel24.co.za. 25 January 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2020.^{[permanent dead link‍]}

[5] "Revealed: These are south africas most watched tv shows— Ratings". thesouthafrican.com. Retrieved 12 March 2020.

[6] "Uzalos gugu gumede on why she no longer wears wigs - i didn't feel beautiful without them". 8 October 2019. Retrieved 12 March 2020.

[7] "Catch the 11th Crown Gospel Awards Live on SABC2". sabc2.co.za. Archived from the original on 14 February 2021. Retrieved 12 March 2020.

[8] "Real life pain helps actress gugu gumede find her character". iol.co.za. Retrieved 12 March 2020.

[9] "Guess who - these celebs are young, famous and proudly Christian!". timeslive.co.za. 2 April 2018. Retrieved 12 March 2020.^{[permanent dead link‍]}

[10] Morkel, Graye (24 March 2022). "Uzalo actor Gugu Gumede welcomes baby girl | Channel". South Africa: Channel. Retrieved 25 March 2022.

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