Uzalo, one of South Africa’s most popular television dramas, covers the story of two family dynasties and the two young men who bore their dreams and legacies.
On Uzalo, Hlelo depicts a broken soul who goes from a tough existence on the streets to becoming a victim of domestic abuse. It is a character based on Uzalo’s real name, Hlelo, played by Nothando Ngcobo.
Who is Nothando Ngcobo? South Africans know Ngcobo for her portrayal of Hlelo in the Uzalo drama series that airs from Monday to Friday at 8:30 p.m. on SABC 1.
However, there is more to her and her success. She is living proof that perseverance, hard work, and patience pay off in life. Ngcobo experienced a lot of harassment and rejection at the beginning of her career. Her biography takes a deep dive into her life and unpacks some unknown bits and pieces about her.
She is originally from Hammarsdale, a community in Mpumalanga’s western suburbs of Durban. Her mother, who wishes to remain anonymous, was very supportive of her acting career and acted as an inspiration to her. However, the rest of her childhood remains a mystery.
The South African actress was born on November 1, 1994, making her 29 years old.Her education began with a bachelor’s degree in strategic marketing communications from the University of Johannesburg.
Nothando has been interested in acting since she was a child. She began her career in the theater sector, where she began to prepare. She left her job as an extra on Mzansi Magic’s Isibaya and afterwards on the Daily Sun film.
The South African diva makes her acting debut in the 2017 film Swallow Falls. Her exceptional performance garnered her a nomination for the Simon Sabela Awards for Best Newcomer in Film, alongside Ayanda Ngoma, Zikhona Mkhize, and Xolile Gumede.
Hlelo had tried out for the role of supporting actress in Generations: The Legacy, but she did not fit the part. As a result, she landed her first television job on One Magic’s Lingashoni.
The swiftly rising comic finally landed her most memorable main part in 2021’s One Time Pin, produced by KZN Films and Inbox Pictures.
Hlelo remained her main character. She claims that it was really difficult at first because the piece was a remembrance of her poorer years. However, as time progressed, she felt more at ease with the character and stepped into it.
In the soap opera, the award-winning actress has stood the test of time. Nothando has also been hard at work on projects that will be shown at the Silicon Valley African Film Festival in California, USA. Furthermore, the actress has indicated a desire to work as a journalist in the future.
The TV personality’s romantic life is kept a secret from the public, and little is known about Nothando Ngcobo’s boyfriend. However, the one thing she keeps mentioning is the assistance her mysterious lover offers. Nothando Ngcobo’s images are all available on her Instagram account.
The actress earns a nice living as an actor and is currently worth R45,000 per month. In an interview, the soap opera diva stated that she has garnered a lot of respect for her work.