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Tumisho Masha's Biography in Summary

Tumisho Masha is a South African actor and presenter who was born on August 14, 1975. Many TV viewers know him from his role as Dumisani Thusong in Isidingo.

He holds the distinction of being the first actor of African descent to play Nelson Mandela in the 2014 international film Mandela's Gun.

He has also landed a number of starring roles on film, including in international projects.

Tumisho has appeared in international films such as Silent Witness and No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency.

He is an award-winning actor who won Best Actor at the South African Film and Television Awards in 2012. He accepted the award for his performance in the MNET drama The Wild.

On August 14, 1975, the local and international film personality was born. He has appeared in numerous films both within and outside of Africa.

He attended the University of Witwatersrand (Wits University) and earned a Bachelor of Arts in Drama.

Career

He is best known for playing the role of Dumisani Thusong in the soap opera Isidingo. He works as a television presenter for Top Billing, a magazine show.

Tumisho landed a starring role in The Wild as Modise Tladi, Itumeleng's principled younger brother. He rose to prominence after appearing on the M-Net soapie for two years (2011-2013).

He is also the actor who plays Dr. Zanemvula 'Zane' Jara in JoziH. 
 

In 2007, he appeared in the Canadian/South African medical drama series.

He also appeared in the drama series Gaz'lam and the mini-series Society.

In addition to his on-screen roles, he has appeared in made-for-television films such as Dir. Lucille in 2000, Coup! in 2006, and Red Water in 2003.

Masha was also cast in Beyond Borders in 2003, and he played Can Temba in Drum in 2004.

He has also worked as a voice-over artist on several commercials. They landed a huge role in 2006, hosting the South African Music Awards.

Masha appears in the comedy series On the Couch on SABC3. He has been cast as Mlu since 2008.

He was also a co-host at the Sandton Convention Centre for the 58th Annual Miss World pageant.

Personal Life

Masha Tumisho's wife

Tumisho Masha is married to Chantel Wagner, and they have a beautiful daughter named Zinathi.

Despite the fact that he had previously married his ex-wife Zozibini Mtonga. Following their divorce in 2016, he imagined himself making headlines. 

His ex-wife accused him of physical abuse, which led to the divorce.

Tumisho allegedly slapped her, straggled her, and smashed her cellphone against the wall.

However, the photos he posts on his social media profiles show that he is having fun with his new love life.
 

Appearances