Dawn Thandeka King
Birth nameDawn Thandeka King
Birth placeEshowe, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
OccupationActress · Musician · Motivational Speaker
Birth date1 October 1977 (age 49)
Years active2012–present
Notable works Uzalo · Lockdown · Diep City
SpouseJabulani Msomi
(m. 2002; div. 2017)
PartnerMlungisi Duncan

Dawn Thandeka King (born 1 October 1977) is a South african actress, musician, motivational speaker and social media influencer from Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal.[1] Dawn Thandeka King is best known for her former role as MaNgcobo on the South African soap opera Uzalo. King portrayed the role of MaNgcobo for almost 7 years.

Early life

Dawn Thandeka King was born in Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal.[2] After finishing her matric, she went on to complete her drama studies at Technikon Natal (now known as DUT).[3]

Career

Before King's breakthrough in the acting industry, she was working a 9–5 job in the tourism industry around Durban.[4] She eventually quit her job in the tourism industry to pursue her acting career and her debut in the acting industry came in 2012 where she got a role in Mzansi Magic's telenovela Inkaba.[5] A few years later she portrayed the role of Lindiwe Xulu (Mangcobo) on a telenovela broadcast on SABC1 television show Uzalo from 2015 to 2021.[6][7] Her character was well received by the audience with King receiving praise for her acting skills.[8] She starred in the telenovela Lockdown on Mzansi Magic where she was known as Mazet.[citation needed] She is also seen in Mzansi Bioskop short Zulu drama's persuading her dream career.[citation needed]

In 2021, after she left Uzalo she joined a new telenova called DiepCity to play a leading role.[9][10]

Filmography

YearFilmRole
2012-2014InkabaMam Ngcobo
2014- 2022UzaloLindiwe "MaNgcobo" Xulu/Mhlongo
2015Lockdown2016-2022
2022-2023DiepCityThandiwe MaShenge Jele
2023I Am All GirlsZama
King ShakaMkabayi(voice)
2023-2024Isitha: The EnemyNomcebo Ngwenya
2023MiseducationPrincipal
2023–PresentShaka iLembeMkabayi kaJama
2024QueendomQueen MaNdlovu Khahlamba
2024–PresentBlood LegacyLiyana Vezi
2025GO!Elsbeth
Black GoldFlorence Zungu

Personal life

King is a mother of five children.[11] She was married to Durban-based businessman Jabulani Msomi for 15 years until their marriage ended on 2017.[12]

Accolades

Simon Sabela KZN Film & TV Awards

! Ref. |- |2024 |Shaka iLembe |Best Supporting Actress TV | |[17]

References

  1. ^ "Uzalo Actress Dawn Thandeka King Background". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2020-01-31.[dead link]
  2. ^ "Dawn thandeka did not let her depression get her down". News24.com. Retrieved 2020-01-31.
  3. ^ "Dawn thandeka king". Afternoonexpress.co.za. Archived from the original on 31 January 2020. Retrieved 2020-01-31.
  4. ^ "How lockdown star dawn thandeka king broke out of a office job". sowetanlive.co.za. 2017-01-28. Retrieved 2020-01-31.[dead link]
  5. ^ "Dawn Thandeka King AKA Lockdowns Mazet Bows Out of Her Role". justnje.com. Retrieved 2020-01-31.[dead link]
  6. ^ "Most watched tv shows — south africa". ecr.co.za. Retrieved 2020-01-31.[dead link]
  7. ^ "Dawn Thandeka King on leaving Uzalo: "We will meet again" | Truelove". News24. March 25, 2021.
  8. ^ "Dawn Thandeka King shines as Lindiwe Xulu". tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 2020-01-31.
  9. ^ Tjiya, Emmanuel (12 March 2021). "New telenovela replaces Isibaya Dawn Thandeka King, Mduduzi Mabaso to play leading roles in DiepCity". Sowetan LIVE
  10. ^ Mpapu, Hopewell (January 13, 2021). "MaNgcobo moves to Diep City!". DailySun
  11. ^ "Jadazia—Jaedon—Jayda—Jaydeen and Jaedon". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2020-01-31.[dead link]
  12. ^ "uzalos dawn thandeka opens up about the breakdown of her marriage and her struggle with depression". w24.co.za. Retrieved 2020-01-31.
  13. ^ "South African Film And Television Awards". screenafrica.com. Retrieved 2020-01-31.
  14. ^ Ferreira, Thinus. "Nominees for the 2020 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards announced". Channel. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
  15. ^ "These are the nominees for the 2020 DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards". www.dstv.co.za. November 28, 2019. Archived 2019-12-19 at the Wayback Machine. Retrieved 2021-06-04.
  16. ^ "Talent overload: All the winners from the first KZN Entertainment Awards". The South African
  17. ^ Birjalal, Alyssia (2024-06-13). "LOOK: Nominees for the 11th Simon 'Mabhunu' Sabela Film and Television Awards revealed". Independent Online. Retrieved 2024-07-20.