Nomvelo Makhanya (born 24 April 1996), is a South African Award winning actress and singer.[1] She is best known for her roles in the television serials Isibaya, Soul City and Scandal!. Now recently joined a Netflix film, I am All Girls
Nomvelo Makhanya | |
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| Born | Nomvelo Makhanya (1996-04-24) 24 April 1996 (age 26) Nkandla, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Other names | Mvelo Makhanya |
| Occupation | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 2012 2013–present |
| Known for | Scandal! I Am All Girls |
| Television | Scandal! |
| Children | None |
| Awards | SAFTA |
She was born on 24 April 1996 at Nkandla, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.[1] After few years, she moved to Johannesburg with her parents.[2]
In 2016, she was diagnosed with depression and anxiety. However, after several consultation sessions, she overcome the mental depression.[3] In January 2019, an alleged drunk driver crashed into Nomvelo's parked car.[4] In February 2019, she expressed her emotional message through social media, that she has been cyberbullied because of her head.[5]
She joined the National School of Arts (NSA) in Braamfontein, Johannesburg under the guidance of her mother. Then she performed in the musical 'Sarafina' and thought to pursue as a professional artist. Later she joined several theater productions such as The Bald Prima Donn, African Reflections and Maybe This Time.[1] In 2016, she played the role of 'Lindiwe Ngema', in the eTV drama series Scandal!.[6]