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| − | Born in Durban, raised in KwaMashu. | + | Born in Durban, raised in KwaMashu. She died in October 2008 aged 59, survived by her husband Elliot Ngubane and four children. |
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==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
| − | Her early stage credits include [[uMabatha]]. She later toured Europe as a cast member op ''[[Ipi Tombi]]''. She also had roles in ''[[Tooth and Nail]]'', [[National Arts Festival]], 1991, ''[[Sophiatown]]'' 1994 and ''[[Titus Andronicus]]'' 1995. | + | Her early stage credits include ''[[uMabatha]]''. She later toured Europe as a cast member op ''[[Ipi Tombi]]''. She also had roles in ''[[Somdaka]]'' (1989), ''[[Tooth and Nail]]'', [[National Arts Festival]], 1991, ''[[Sophiatown]]'' 1994 and ''[[Titus Andronicus]]'' 1995. |
== Awards, etc == | == Awards, etc == | ||
Latest revision as of 10:14, 23 January 2017
Daphney Hlomuka, fondly known as 'Sis May' (1949-2008). Actress on stage, radio, television and film.
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Biography
Born in Durban, raised in KwaMashu. She died in October 2008 aged 59, survived by her husband Elliot Ngubane and four children.
Training
Career
She started her stage career in the late 1960s as a protegé of Welcome Msomi.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
Her early stage credits include uMabatha. She later toured Europe as a cast member op Ipi Tombi. She also had roles in Somdaka (1989), Tooth and Nail, National Arts Festival, 1991, Sophiatown 1994 and Titus Andronicus 1995.
Awards, etc
She won a Vita Award (National) for her role as Mamariti in Sophiatown, 1994. (Performance of the year by an actress in a supporting role).
She received the Living Legend award from the Durban Municipality.
Sources
Obituary written by Sam Mathe published in Sunday Times, 5 October 2008.
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