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{{short description| South African actress and TV presenter (born |
{{short description| South African actress and TV presenter (born 1989)}} |
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{{Infobox person |
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| name = Jessica Nkosi |
| name = Jessica Nkosi |
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| birth_name = Jessica Nkosi |
| birth_name = Jessica Ayanda Nkosi |
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| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1990|01|20}} |
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1990|01|20}} |
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| birth_place = Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| birth_place = Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
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| occupation = [[Actress]]<br/>[[TV presenter]]<br/> [[Entrepreneur]]<br/> [[Ambassador]] |
| occupation = [[Actress]]<br/>[[TV presenter]]<br/> [[Entrepreneur]]<br/> [[Ambassador]] |
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| years_active = 2013 - Present |
| years_active = 2013 - Present |
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| notable_works = |
| notable_works = *[[Isibaya]] |
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*[[The Queen (South African TV Series)]] |
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| partner = Tk Dlamini (2017-present)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news24.com/amp/channel/the-juice/news/jessica-nkosi-confirms-split-from-tk-dlamini-i-am-no-longer-with-the-father-of-my-child-20190916|title = Jessica Nkosi confirms split from TK Dlamini: 'I am no longer with the father of my child'}}</ref> |
| partner = Tk Dlamini (2017-present)<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.news24.com/amp/channel/the-juice/news/jessica-nkosi-confirms-split-from-tk-dlamini-i-am-no-longer-with-the-father-of-my-child-20190916|title = Jessica Nkosi confirms split from TK Dlamini: 'I am no longer with the father of my child'}}</ref> |
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'''Jessica Nkosi''' (born 20 January 1990) is a South African actress and TV presenter, best known for her leading roles in [[M-Net]] commissioned telenovelas [[Isibaya]], Ayeye, |
'''Jessica Ayanda Nkosi''' (born 20 January 1990) is a South African actress and TV presenter, best known for her leading roles in [[M-Net]] commissioned telenovelas [[Isibaya]], Ayeye,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://zalebs.com/jessica-nkosi/jessica-nkosi-biography-age-boyfriend-baby-dresses-house-rumours?content|title=Jessica Nkosi Biography: Isibaya Exit, Tips On Hygiene, Age, Boyfriend, Marriage, Baby, Controversy, Dresses, House - Updated, 9th April 2020|website=ZAlebs|language=en|access-date=2020-04-20|archive-date=17 November 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20211117005647/https://zalebs.com/jessica-nkosi/jessica-nkosi-biography-age-boyfriend-baby-dresses-house-rumours?content|url-status=dead}}</ref> The Queen, and Lavish.<ref name=":0">{{Cite web|last=Makhoba|first=Ntombizodwa|title=Jessica Nkosi gets ready to join The Queen's cast|url=https://www.news24.com/citypress/trending/jessica-nkosi-gets-ready-to-join-the-queens-cast-20200510|access-date=2020-10-16|website=Citypress|language=en}}</ref> |
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== Early life == |
== Early life == |
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Jessica Nkosi was born in [[Empangeni]], [[KwaZulu-Natal]] to Jabu Nkosi and Nhlanhlayethu Ntuli. Nkosi moved to [[Eshowe]], KwaZulu-Natal after the separation of her parents. While Nkosi was in Grade 11, her father died from [[Hodgkin lymphoma| |
Jessica Nkosi was born in [[Empangeni]], [[KwaZulu-Natal]] to Jabu Nkosi and Nhlanhlayethu Ntuli. Nkosi moved to [[Eshowe]], KwaZulu-Natal after the separation of her parents. While Nkosi was in Grade 11, her father died from [[Hodgkin lymphoma|Hodgkin's Lymphoma]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thenation.co.za/bio/jessica-nkosi-age/|title=Jessica Nkosi age, biography, baby, qualifications, boyfriend & baby|last=Nkosi|first=Joseph|date=2020-03-14|website=The Nation SA|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-20}}{{Dead link|date=October 2024 |bot=InternetArchiveBot |fix-attempted=yes }}</ref> |
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Nkosi attended the [[University of KwaZulu-Natal]]. Although she began her studies pursuing a [[Law degree|Bachelor's Degree in Law]], she later switched to studies toward a |
Nkosi attended the [[University of KwaZulu-Natal]]. Although she began her studies pursuing a [[Law degree|Bachelor's Degree in Law]], she later switched to studies toward a bachelor's degree in Drama and Performing Arts from which she graduated in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ukzn.ac.za/our-stories/jessica-nkosi/|title=Jessica Nkosi – University of KwaZulu-Natal|website=www.ukzn.ac.za|access-date=2020-04-21|archive-date=7 August 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200807014213/https://ukzn.ac.za/our-stories/jessica-nkosi/|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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== Personal life == |
== Personal life == |
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In September 2018, Nkosi and her partner [[Uzalo]] actor, [[Ntokozo Dlamini]] welcomed their daughter, Namisa Dlamini.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cosmopolitan.co.za/celebrity-news/jessica-nkosi-just-shared-the-first-pic-of-her-baby-girl/|title=Jessica Nkosi Just Shared the First Pic of Her Baby Girl!|last=Katz|first=Lisa|date=2018-10-12|website=Cosmopolitan SA|language=en-US|access-date=2020-04-21}}</ref> |
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== Career == |
== Career == |
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Nkosi has made appearances on numerous award shows such as the [[Channel O Music Video Awards]], the [[MTV Africa Music Awards]], [[V Entertainment|V-Entertainment]] and other shows. She has appeared on variety shows such as [[MTV Lip Sync Battle Africa|MTV's ''Lip Sync Battle Africa'']] as a celebrity guest. |
Nkosi has made appearances on numerous award shows such as the [[Channel O Music Video Awards]], the [[MTV Africa Music Awards]], [[V Entertainment|V-Entertainment]] and other shows. She has appeared on variety shows such as [[MTV Lip Sync Battle Africa|MTV's ''Lip Sync Battle Africa'']] as a celebrity guest. |
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Nkosi first appeared on ''[[Our Perfect Wedding]]'' show as a guest presenter and later went on to host the show for the next season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mzansimagic.dstv.com/video/perfect-wedding-jessica-nkosi-joins-us|title=Our Perfect Wedding: Jessica Nkosi joins us!|website=Mzansi Magic - Our Perfect Wedding: Jessica Nkosi joins us!|language=en|access-date=2020-04-21}}</ref> |
Nkosi first appeared on ''[[Our Perfect Wedding]]'' show as a guest presenter and later went on to host the show for the next season.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://mzansimagic.dstv.com/video/perfect-wedding-jessica-nkosi-joins-us|title=Our Perfect Wedding: Jessica Nkosi joins us!|website=Mzansi Magic - Our Perfect Wedding: Jessica Nkosi joins us!|language=en|access-date=2020-04-21|archive-date=19 October 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20201019133837/https://mzansimagic.dstv.com/video/perfect-wedding-jessica-nkosi-joins-us|url-status=dead}}</ref> |
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In 2024 Jessica Nkosi appeared as a contestant in [[The Masked Singer]] (South African version) under the mask of Ice Cream which was unveiled on the 27th of May 2024. |
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== References == |
== References == |
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<references />Jessica Nkosi pregnant with baby number 2 |
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== External links == |
== External links == |
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* {{Twitter|JessicaNkosi|Jessica Nkosi}} |
* {{Twitter|JessicaNkosi|Jessica Nkosi}} |
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Latest revision as of 08:08, 25 December 2024
Jessica Nkosi | |
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| Born | Jessica Ayanda Nkosi 20 January 1990 Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Alma mater | University of Kwazulu-Natal |
| Occupation(s) | Actress TV presenter Entrepreneur Ambassador |
| Years active | 2013 - Present |
| Notable work | |
| Partner | Tk Dlamini (2017-present)[1] |
| Children | 3 |
Jessica Ayanda Nkosi (born 20 January 1990) is a South African actress and TV presenter, best known for her leading roles in M-Net commissioned telenovelas Isibaya, Ayeye,[2] The Queen, and Lavish.[3]
Early life
[edit]Jessica Nkosi was born in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal to Jabu Nkosi and Nhlanhlayethu Ntuli. Nkosi moved to Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal after the separation of her parents. While Nkosi was in Grade 11, her father died from Hodgkin's Lymphoma.[4]
Nkosi attended the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Although she began her studies pursuing a Bachelor's Degree in Law, she later switched to studies toward a bachelor's degree in Drama and Performing Arts from which she graduated in 2012.[5]
Personal life
[edit]In September 2018, Nkosi and her partner Uzalo actor, Ntokozo Dlamini welcomed their daughter, Namisa Dlamini.[6]
Career
[edit]Acting
[edit]In 2013, Jessica Nkosi debuted her acting career with the role of Qondisile on the South African telenovela Isibaya.[7]
In 2015, she starred as Eve on Mzansi Magic's Ayeye.[8]
In 2020, Jessica began her new role as main female villain Thando Sebata on the popular South African telenovela, The Queen.[3]
MC and Presenting
[edit]In 2017, Nkosi made her TV presenter debut as co-host on BET's A-List alongside her Isibaya co-star Nomzamo Mabtha.[9]
Nkosi has made appearances on numerous award shows such as the Channel O Music Video Awards, the MTV Africa Music Awards, V-Entertainment and other shows. She has appeared on variety shows such as MTV's Lip Sync Battle Africa as a celebrity guest.
Nkosi first appeared on Our Perfect Wedding show as a guest presenter and later went on to host the show for the next season.[10]
In 2024 Jessica Nkosi appeared as a contestant in The Masked Singer (South African version) under the mask of Ice Cream which was unveiled on the 27th of May 2024.
References
[edit]- ^ "Jessica Nkosi confirms split from TK Dlamini: 'I am no longer with the father of my child'".
- ^ "Jessica Nkosi Biography: Isibaya Exit, Tips On Hygiene, Age, Boyfriend, Marriage, Baby, Controversy, Dresses, House - Updated, 9th April 2020". ZAlebs. Archived from the original on 17 November 2021. Retrieved 20 April 2020.
- ^ a b Makhoba, Ntombizodwa. "Jessica Nkosi gets ready to join The Queen's cast". Citypress. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ Nkosi, Joseph (14 March 2020). "Jessica Nkosi age, biography, baby, qualifications, boyfriend & baby". The Nation SA. Retrieved 20 April 2020.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Jessica Nkosi – University of KwaZulu-Natal". www.ukzn.ac.za. Archived from the original on 7 August 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ Katz, Lisa (12 October 2018). "Jessica Nkosi Just Shared the First Pic of Her Baby Girl!". Cosmopolitan SA. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ "Jessica Nkosi". Mzansi Magic - Jessica Nkosi. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ "aYeYe is ayoba (and for adults)". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
- ^ "Authentic, witty and fun – BET A-list brings out the best in Jessica Nkosi". Channel. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ "Our Perfect Wedding: Jessica Nkosi joins us!". Mzansi Magic - Our Perfect Wedding: Jessica Nkosi joins us!. Archived from the original on 19 October 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
Jessica Nkosi pregnant with baby number 2