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* [[Clinique]] - Global Ambassador<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://quenchsa.com/2016/07/11/jessica-nkosi-unveiled-as-new-clinique-brand-ambassador/|title=Jessica Nkosi Unveiled As New Clinique Brand Ambassador!|last=QuenchSA|date=2016-07-11|website=QuenchSA|language=en-ZA|access-date=2020-04-21}}</ref> |
* [[Clinique]] - Global Ambassador<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://quenchsa.com/2016/07/11/jessica-nkosi-unveiled-as-new-clinique-brand-ambassador/|title=Jessica Nkosi Unveiled As New Clinique Brand Ambassador!|last=QuenchSA|date=2016-07-11|website=QuenchSA|language=en-ZA|access-date=2020-04-21}}</ref> |
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* [[Volvo]] - Ambassador<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bona.co.za/jessica-nkosi-is-the-new-ambassador-for-volvo/|title=Jessica Nkosi is the new ambassador for Volvo!|last=Mathebula|first=Kwanele|date=2019-04-09|website=Bona Magazine|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-04-21}}</ref> |
* [[Volvo]] - Ambassador<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://www.bona.co.za/jessica-nkosi-is-the-new-ambassador-for-volvo/|title=Jessica Nkosi is the new ambassador for Volvo!|last=Mathebula|first=Kwanele|date=2019-04-09|website=Bona Magazine|language=en-GB|access-date=2020-04-21}}</ref> |
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* [[G. H. Mumm|G.H. Mumm]] - Ambassador <ref>{{Cite web |
* [[G. H. Mumm|G.H. Mumm]] - Ambassador <ref>{{Cite web|title=Squad goals! Sarah Langa, Lerato Sengadi & Jessica Nkosi join Somizi as G.H. Mumm ambassadors.Because of this she is worth a whopping $16 million dollars making her one of the richest celebrities in South Africa.|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2020-10-14-squad-goals-sarah-langa-lerato-sengadi--jessica-nkosi-join-somizi-as-gh-mumm-ambassadors/|access-date=2020-10-16|website=TimesLIVE|language=en-ZA}}</ref> |
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Revision as of 18:26, 14 June 2022
Jessica Nkosi | |
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| Born | Jessica 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 | Isibaya, Ayeye, The Queen |
| Partner | Tk Dlamini (2017-2019)[1] |
| Children | 1 |
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, [2] and The Queen. [3]
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’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
On September 2018, Nkosi and her partner Uzalo actor, Ntokozo Dlamini welcomed their daughter, Namisa Dlamini.[6]
Career
Acting
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
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]
- Durban Tourism - Ambassador[11]
- Clinique - Global Ambassador[12]
- Volvo - Ambassador[13]
- G.H. Mumm - Ambassador [14]
References
- ^ "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. 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.
- ^ "Jessica Nkosi – University of KwaZulu-Natal". www.ukzn.ac.za. 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!. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ "Tourism marketing drive launched". Zululand Observer. 2 October 2014. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ QuenchSA (11 July 2016). "Jessica Nkosi Unveiled As New Clinique Brand Ambassador!". QuenchSA. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ Mathebula, Kwanele (9 April 2019). "Jessica Nkosi is the new ambassador for Volvo!". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 21 April 2020.
- ^ "Squad goals! Sarah Langa, Lerato Sengadi & Jessica Nkosi join Somizi as G.H. Mumm ambassadors.Because of this she is worth a whopping $16 million dollars making her one of the richest celebrities in South Africa". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 16 October 2020.