Nelisa Mchunu is a South African actress and model who was born on February 2, 1992. The 31-year-old is most known for his role as Fikile in the South African soap opera Uzalo.
She is well recognized for her role as the deadly Bazothini in the Mzansi magic drama series Isifiso. She has also appeared in a number of other television series and excels in each one.
At the age of four, her father died. Her mother, a teacher, raised her and her siblings in Wartburg, KwaZulu-Natal.
The budding actress relocated with her mother at six years old to Clermont, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Later she moved to her stay with her grandmother in Inanda, KwaZulu-Natal, with her brothers while in Grade 8 because her mom was having financial issues.
In high school, Nelisa studied dramatic arts. She went on to study Media studies at the University of the Witwatersrand after graduating from high school. Because to budgetary restrictions, she dropped out of school.
During her university application, she selected theatre as her first choice and law as her second.
She worked as a waitress and as an assistant for a public relations firm after graduating from high school. She later entered show business and has continued to demonstrate raw potential.
Mchunu appeared as an extra in the SABC 3 soap drama Isidingo. Later, she portrayed the endearing and hilarious Fikile in the popular serial series Uzalo.
She portrayed Phumzile in the award-winning comedy Ses’ Top La. She used to model and compete in pageants before becoming an actress. She demonstrates natural potential as Bazothini on Isifiso.
As of 2023, Nelisa Mchunu is single and has not revealed any man in her life. In a 2020 interview, she shared that she was not married and was not in any romantic relationship.
However, she gave her reasons as her inactivity in looking for a husband. She says when the right man comes, she will give it a try.
Nelisa Mchunu and her sister Londeka Mchunu are making their family proud with their accomplishments. She has other siblings who are not in the spotlight. In 2016, Nelisa joined the soap opera Uzalo, and a year later, Londeka became a cast member of Isithembiso.
Apart from her acting talent, she displays exceptional skills in the kitchen. She is very talented at cooking, but few people know about it.
Nelisa Mchunu has worked in the entertainment sector for many years.
Her brilliance has led to greater opportunities and a fortune for her. Her net worth is believed to be R2.7 million.
