Mkhulu Malusi Manqoba Skenjana (born 6 April 1982), popularly known as Khulu Skenjana, is a South African actor.[1] He is best known for his roles in the popular television serials Machine Gun Preacher, Zulu and Zama Zama.
Khulu Skenjana | |
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| Born | Mkhulu Malusi Manqoba Skenjana (1982-04-06) April 6, 1982 (age 40) Soweto, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Spouse | Mona Monyane (m. 2016) |
| Children | 2 (1 died) |
He was born on 6 April 1982 in Soweto, South Africa.[citation needed]
He was married to fellow actress Mona Monyane. They married in 2016 and spend four years together with two children.[2] His second baby Amani-Amaza Wamazulu Skenjana was born on 16 November 2017 and died seven days after the birth.[3] His eldest daughter is Ase-Ahadi Lesemole Mamphai Skenjana who was born in August 2016.[4]
Since 2000s he started to play guest uncredited appearances in the television serials such as A Place Called Home, Binnelanders and Generations. Meanwhile, he made the appearance in popular television serial All Access Mzansi and rendered as a voice artist. Then he appeared in the serial Entabeni and played the role 'Kumkani Modise'.[5]
In 2008, he played the role of 'Mandla' in the mini-series Noah's Ark from July to August. In the same year, he made a cameo role in the NBC series The Philanthropist. Then in 2010, he played the role of 'David Tabane' in the series The Mating Game. Meanwhile, he appeared with the role 'Thomas' in the series Hola Mpinji. He also appeared in several popular television series such as Sokhulu & Partners, Rhythm City, Hola Mpinji, A Place Called Home and Jozi-H.[5]
In 2011, he made film debut with the role 'Max' in the film 48. In the same year, he appeared in the film Machine Gun Preacher. In 2013, he played a lead role 'Themba' in the film Zulu. In the same year, he joined the second season of Intersexions and then in Tempy Pushas.[5]
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | Hola Mpinji | Thomas | TV Mini-Series | |
| 2011 | 48 | Max | Film | |
| 2011 | Machine Gun Preacher | Adult Rebel #1 | Film | |
| 2012 | Zama Zama | Manto | Film | |
| 2013 | Zulu | Themba | Film | |
| 2015 | Matatiele | Construction Guy | TV Series | |
| 2017 | The Hangman | Mfundisi Mdlethse | Short film | |
| 2017 | Stillborn | Ngqhundululu the Hacker | Short film | |
| 2019 | Knuckle City | Square-Jaw | Film |