Lungelo Mpangase
{{Short description|South African actress}}
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| years_active = 2017–present
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Lungelo Mpangase is a South African actress, model and influencer. She is best known for her debut lead role as Khethiwe on the Mzansi Magic drama series eHostela and as Ntokozo in the Mzansi Magic series Mzali Wam.
Career
Her first big lead role was as Khethiwe, a young woman who aspires to become a maskandi star, in the Mzansi Magic drama series eHostela.{{cite web |url=https://www.news24.com/citypress/trending/a-face-to-watch-out-for-on-our-local-screens-20210110|work=news24.com |title=A face to watch out for on our local screens|accessdate=7 September 2021}}
She then appeared in an Mzansi original film Themba Lam, which was made by graduates of M-Net's Magic in Motion Academy and first aired on Mzansi Magic on 15 June 2019.{{cite web |url=https://www.multichoicestudios.com/news/5-lokshin-bioskop-films-to-watch-this-month-69|work=multichoicestudios.com |title=5 Lokshin Bioskop films to watch this month!|accessdate=7 September 2021}} In that same year she was featured in the film Idlozi which aired on Mzansi Magic.{{cite web |url=https://www.quickread.co.za/lungelo-mpangases-skincare-secrets/|work=quickread.co.za |title=Lungelo Mpangase’s skincare secrets|accessdate=7 September 2021}}{{cite web |url=https://savannanews.com/umzalis-ntokozo-lungelo-mpangase-takes-over/|work=savannanews.com |title=Umzali’s Ntokozo, Lungelo Mpangase takes over|accessdate=7 September 2021}}
In 2021, she landed another lead role as Ntokozo, a graduate looking for work, in the Mzansi Magic drama series Mzali Wam.{{cite web |url=https://www.dailysun.co.za/Celebs/lungelo-scores-another-big-role-20210117|work=dailysun.co.za |title=LUNGELO SCORES ANOTHER BIG ROLE!|accessdate=7 September 2021}} In that same year, she also hosted a bursary competition on her social media platforms. The competition was not only aimed at assisting students with tuition but was to also encourage aspiring actors.{{cite web |url=https://savannanews.com/celebrities-with-bursaries-you-can-apply-for/|work=savannanews.com |title=Celebrities with Bursaries you can apply for|accessdate=7 September 2021}}{{cite web |url=https://hararelive.com/2021/02/12/actress-lungelo-mpangase-gives-back-to-the-community/|work=hararelive.com |title=Actress Lungelo Mpangase gives back to the community|accessdate=7 September 2021}}
Personal life
Controversy
In May 2021, she was allegedly physically attacked by a fellow actress on set, that is; on her new movie in Vosloorus, Gauteng.{{cite web |url=https://mbaretimes.com/2021/05/during-photoshoot/|work=mbaretimes.com |title=Actress Lungelo Mpangase beaten up during photoshoot|accessdate=7 September 2021}}
Filmography
=Television=
= Film =
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| Year
! Title ! Role ! class="unsortable" | Notes |
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| 2019
| Themba Lam | Herself | Television Film |
| 2019
| Idlozi | Herself | Television Film |
Awards and nominations
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| Year
!Award ceremony !Prize !Result |
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| 2019
| Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film and Television Awards | Best supporting actress |
References
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External links
- [https://www.lungelompangase.com/ Official site]
- {{IMDb name|11571614|Lungelo Mpangase}}
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Category:South African actresses