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{{short description| South African actress and TV presenter (born 1990)}}
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| birth_name = Ayanda Jessica Nkosi
| birth_name = Jessica Ayanda Nkosi
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1989|01|20}}
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1990|01|20}}
| birth_place = Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
| birth_place = Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
| nationality = South African
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*[[The Queen (South African TV Series)]]
*[[The Queen (South African TV Series)]]
| 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,<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}}</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>
'''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>


== Early life ==
== Early life ==
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}}</ref>
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>


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}}</ref>
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>


== Personal life ==
== Personal life ==
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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.


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>

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 ==
== References ==

Latest revision as of 08:08, 25 December 2024

Jessica Nkosi
Born
Jessica Ayanda Nkosi

(1990-01-20) 20 January 1990 (age 34)
Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Alma materUniversity of Kwazulu-Natal
Occupation(s)Actress
TV presenter
Entrepreneur
Ambassador
Years active2013 - Present
Notable work
PartnerTk Dlamini (2017-present)[1]
Children3

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

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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'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

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In September 2018, Nkosi and her partner Uzalo actor, Ntokozo Dlamini welcomed their daughter, Namisa Dlamini.[6]

Career

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Acting

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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

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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

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  1. ^ "Jessica Nkosi confirms split from TK Dlamini: 'I am no longer with the father of my child'".
  2. ^ "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.
  3. ^ a b Makhoba, Ntombizodwa. "Jessica Nkosi gets ready to join The Queen's cast". Citypress. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  4. ^ Nkosi, Joseph (14 March 2020). "Jessica Nkosi age, biography, baby, qualifications, boyfriend & baby". The Nation SA. Retrieved 20 April 2020.[permanent dead link‍]
  5. ^ "Jessica Nkosi – University of KwaZulu-Natal". www.ukzn.ac.za. Archived from the original on 7 August 2020. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  6. ^ Katz, Lisa (12 October 2018). "Jessica Nkosi Just Shared the First Pic of Her Baby Girl!". Cosmopolitan SA. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  7. ^ "Jessica Nkosi". Mzansi Magic - Jessica Nkosi. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  8. ^ "aYeYe is ayoba (and for adults)". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 16 October 2020.
  9. ^ "Authentic, witty and fun – BET A-list brings out the best in Jessica Nkosi". Channel. 30 May 2017. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
  10. ^ "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

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