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| − | Duma Mnembe (1960-). Actor, drama teacher. | + | [[Duma Mnembe]] (1960-). Actor, drama teacher. |
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
| − | Born in Mzimhlophe, Mnembe first appeared in a school drama, Crime In Soweto, while a pupil at the Orlando High School. He then joined [[Gibson Kente Productions]] and went on to appear in productions such as [[How Long]] and [[Sekunjalo]]. | + | Born in Mzimhlophe, Mnembe first appeared in a school drama, ''Crime In Soweto'', while a pupil at the Orlando High School. He then joined [[Gibson Kente Productions]] and went on to appear in productions such as ''[[How Long]]'' and ''[[Sekunjalo]]''. |
| − | In 1977 Mnembe, [[Peter | + | In 1977 Mnembe, [[Peter Se-Phuma]], [[Darlington Michaels]], [[Linda Sehezo]], [[Nomazizi Molose]] and the late [[Mcintosh Khoaele]] had to enter South Africa illegally from neighbouring Lesotho after being tipped that special branch police were waiting for them at the border gate after they had wrapped up their tour with a production called ''[[Survival]]''. |
In 1987 Mnembe and his fellow cast members wcre detained for three months for raising fists their during a performance. During the three months they were not allowed visitors. | In 1987 Mnembe and his fellow cast members wcre detained for three months for raising fists their during a performance. During the three months they were not allowed visitors. | ||
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==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
| − | He had a hand in directing when he worked on Selaelo Maredi 's [[Black Age|Blackage]]. | + | He had a hand in directing when he worked on [[Selaelo Maredi]]'s ''[[Black Age|Blackage]]''. |
| − | In 1992, while on tour in Free State performing in the play [[Sekunjalo]], he was recruited hy the [[Performing Arts Council of The Free State]] (Pacofs) as a permanent actor. | + | In 1992, while on tour in Free State performing in the play ''[[Sekunjalo]]'', he was recruited hy the [[Performing Arts Council of The Free State]] (Pacofs) as a permanent actor. |
While in the Free State he conducted workshops in rural areas. | While in the Free State he conducted workshops in rural areas. | ||
| − | He has appeared on stage in productions of [[Boklied]] (as Adam, 1998), [[Luc]], Bessie Head’s [[Maru]], [[Smallholding]] (as Gideon, [[PACOFS]] 1994), [[Verste Grens]] ([[PACOFS]] 1993, [[Om 'n Jakkalsbessie]], [[Job]], [[The Good Woman of Sharkville]], [[Julian Seleke Mokoto]]’s [[Shattered Dreams]] ([[Laager]] 2004) | + | He has appeared on stage in productions of ''[[Boklied]]'' (as Adam, 1998), ''[[Luc]]'', Bessie Head’s ''[[Maru]]'', ''[[Smallholding]]'' (as Gideon, [[PACOFS]] 1994), ''[[Verste Grens]]'' ([[PACOFS]] 1993, ''[[Om 'n Jakkalsbessie]]'', ''[[Job]]'', ''[[The Good Woman of Sharkville]]'', [[Julian Seleke Mokoto]]’s ''[[Shattered Dreams]]'' ([[Laager]] 2004). |
| − | Mnembe also gave stunning performances on television dramas such as Mongezi, Hlaba Kwabafileyo and Velaphi. | + | Mnembe also gave stunning performances on television dramas such as ''Mongezi'', ''Hlaba Kwabafileyo'' and ''Velaphi''. |
| − | He had a role in [[Gavin Hood]]’s film A Reasonable Man in 1999. | + | He had a role in [[Gavin Hood]]’s film ''[[A Reasonable Man]]'' in 1999. |
Mzini Dramatic Arts production of Revival, staged at the 2012 National Arts Festival (flyer) NELM Location: [Collection: NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL]: 2012. 448. 2. 9 | Mzini Dramatic Arts production of Revival, staged at the 2012 National Arts Festival (flyer) NELM Location: [Collection: NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL]: 2012. 448. 2. 9 | ||
| − | He started a project with longtime friend and fellow actor the late [[Dinkie Motsemme]] in developing young acting talent in the townships, later joined by [[Nomsa Xaba]], working at the centre based in Mzimhlophe, Soweto | + | He started a project with longtime friend and fellow actor the late [[Dinkie Motsemme]] in developing young acting talent in the townships, later joined by [[Nomsa Xaba]], working at the centre based in Mzimhlophe, Soweto. |
== Awards, etc. == | == Awards, etc. == | ||
| − | Amstel Pick of the Fringe runner up Ababhemi' | + | Amstel Pick of the Fringe runner up ''[[Ababhemi]]'' conceived by [[Darlington T. Michaels]] and [[Duma Mnembe]] (merit). |
| − | Nominated Vita (Free | + | Nominated [[Vita Award]] (Free State region) 1995 for his role in ''[[Job]]'' (best actor). |
== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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Various entries in the [[NELM]] catalogue. | Various entries in the [[NELM]] catalogue. | ||
| − | [[Sowetan]], 30 June 2000. | + | ''[[Sowetan]]'', 30 June 2000. |
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Revision as of 11:42, 20 December 2018
Duma Mnembe (1960-). Actor, drama teacher.
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Biography
Born in Mzimhlophe, Mnembe first appeared in a school drama, Crime In Soweto, while a pupil at the Orlando High School. He then joined Gibson Kente Productions and went on to appear in productions such as How Long and Sekunjalo.
In 1977 Mnembe, Peter Se-Phuma, Darlington Michaels, Linda Sehezo, Nomazizi Molose and the late Mcintosh Khoaele had to enter South Africa illegally from neighbouring Lesotho after being tipped that special branch police were waiting for them at the border gate after they had wrapped up their tour with a production called Survival.
In 1987 Mnembe and his fellow cast members wcre detained for three months for raising fists their during a performance. During the three months they were not allowed visitors.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
He had a hand in directing when he worked on Selaelo Maredi's Blackage.
In 1992, while on tour in Free State performing in the play Sekunjalo, he was recruited hy the Performing Arts Council of The Free State (Pacofs) as a permanent actor.
While in the Free State he conducted workshops in rural areas.
He has appeared on stage in productions of Boklied (as Adam, 1998), Luc, Bessie Head’s Maru, Smallholding (as Gideon, PACOFS 1994), Verste Grens (PACOFS 1993, Om 'n Jakkalsbessie, Job, The Good Woman of Sharkville, Julian Seleke Mokoto’s Shattered Dreams (Laager 2004).
Mnembe also gave stunning performances on television dramas such as Mongezi, Hlaba Kwabafileyo and Velaphi.
He had a role in Gavin Hood’s film A Reasonable Man in 1999.
Mzini Dramatic Arts production of Revival, staged at the 2012 National Arts Festival (flyer) NELM Location: [Collection: NATIONAL ARTS FESTIVAL]: 2012. 448. 2. 9
He started a project with longtime friend and fellow actor the late Dinkie Motsemme in developing young acting talent in the townships, later joined by Nomsa Xaba, working at the centre based in Mzimhlophe, Soweto.
Awards, etc.
Amstel Pick of the Fringe runner up Ababhemi conceived by Darlington T. Michaels and Duma Mnembe (merit).
Nominated Vita Award (Free State region) 1995 for his role in Job (best actor).
Sources
[[IMDb [1].
Various entries in the NELM catalogue.
Sowetan, 30 June 2000.
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