Minnie Dlamini
{{Short description|South African actress, television personality and model}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=September 2018}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Minnie Dlamini
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| birth_name = Minenhle Dlamini
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=yes|1990|07|07}}
| birth_place = Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
| nationality = South African
| other_names =
| alma_mater = Northlands Girls' High School
University of Cape Town
| occupation = {{hlist| Television presenter | media personality | on-air personality | model |actress
}}
| years_active = 2010–present
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| spouse = {{marriage|Quinton Jones|2017|2022|end=divorced}}
| children = 1
| website = {{URL|https://mdskincare.co.za/}}
}}
Minenhle Dlamini (born 7 July 1990), known as Minnie Dlamini, is a South African on-air personality, actress and model.{{cite news|url=http://www.mytvnews.co.za/10-facts-you-didnt-know-about-minnie-dlamini/|title=10 Facts You Didn't Know About Minnie Dlamini|publisher=My TV News|date=10 July 2015|accessdate=18 June 2016}} In 2010 she was selected as the new presenter for the SABC 1 Friday live-music show Live Amp.{{cite news|url=http://www.channel24.co.za/The-Juice/News/minnie-dlamini-reflects-on-her-career-journey-20160607|title=Minnie Dlamini reflects on her career journey|work=Channel 24|date=7 June 2016|accessdate=18 June 2016}}
Early life and education
She was born to Jabulani and Queen Dlamini in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal Province of South Africa. She had her early education at Northlands Girls’ High School before she proceeded to the University of Cape Town where she studied film, media, drama and economics[incomplete/excluded].{{cite news|url=http://thenet.ng/2016/02/7-things-you-should-know-about-amvca2016-co-host-minenhle-minnie-dlamini/|title=7 things you should know about AMVCA2016 co-host, Minenhle 'Minnie' Dlamini|work=Nigerian Entertainment Today|last=Badmus|first=Kayode|date=10 February 2016|accessdate=18 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160705011839/http://thenet.ng/2016/02/7-things-you-should-know-about-amvca2016-co-host-minenhle-minnie-dlamini/|archive-date=5 July 2016|url-status=dead}}
Personal life
On 8 July 2017, she married Quinton Jones in a traditional marriage which took place in Glenn Hills, Durban North;{{cite web|url=http://www.sundayworld.co.za/shwashwi/2017/07/09/minnie-dlamini-s-star-studded-traditional-wedding-photos|title=Minnie Dlamini's star-studded traditional wedding (Photos) - SundayWorld|first=Sunday|last=World|date=|website=www.sundayworld.co.za|accessdate=15 October 2017}} before, they went on to do the white wedding on 16 September with exclusive coverage rights sold to Multichoice for R6-million.{{cite web|url=http://www.sundayworld.co.za/news/2017/06/11/multichoice-to-cover-minnie-dlamini-s-wedding|title=MultiChoice to cover Minnie Dlamini's wedding - SundayWorld|first=Aubrey|last=Mothombeni|date=|website=www.sundayworld.co.za|accessdate=15 October 2017}}{{cite web|url=http://www.sundayworld.co.za/shwashwi/2017/09/17/becoming-mrs-jones-minnie-dlaminis-fairytale-wedding-photos#2|title=Becoming Mrs Jones: Minnie Dlamini's fairytale wedding (Photos) - SundayWorld|first=Sunday|last=World|date=|website=www.sundayworld.co.za|accessdate=15 October 2017}}
On 13 October, through Vuzu Amp on DStv, she debuted the first episode of Minnie Dlamini: Becoming Mrs Jones, a three-part reality docu-series which documents her pre-wedding and post-wedding journey.{{Cite news|url=http://www.channel24.co.za/The-Juice/News/becoming-mrs-jones-behind-the-scenes-photos-20171013|title=Becoming Mrs Jones: Behind-the-scenes photos|work=Channel|access-date=3 January 2018|language=en}}{{cite web|url=https://www.bona.co.za/minnie-dlamini-why-you-should-watch-becoming-mrs-jones/|title=Minnie Dlamini: Why You Should Watch Becoming Mrs Jones - Bona Magazine|author=|date=|website=www.bona.co.za|accessdate=15 October 2017|archive-date=16 October 2017|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20171016041420/https://www.bona.co.za/minnie-dlamini-why-you-should-watch-becoming-mrs-jones/|url-status=dead}} On 19 October, VuzuTV announced via Twitter, that the first episode of Minnie Dlamini: Becoming Mrs Jones became the highest rated show in Vuzu Amp history.{{cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/tv/reality-tv/minnie-dlaminis-becomingmrsjones-breaks-vuzutv-record-11630476|title=Minnie Dlamini's #BecomingMrsJones breaks VuzuTV record|author=|date=19 October 2017|website=IOL|accessdate=22 October 2017}}
In early 2022, it was reported that Minenhle and Quinton filed for divorce after four years of marriage{{Cite web |title=Minnie Dlamini and Quinton Jones file for divorce |url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2022-02-15-minnie-dlamini-and-quinton-jones-file-for-divorce/ |access-date=2022-03-27 |website=TimesLIVE |language=en-ZA}}{{Cite web |last=News |first=Eyewitness |title=Minnie Dlamini & Quinton Jones file for divorce after 4 years of marriage |url=https://ewn.co.za/2022/02/15/minnie-dlamini-and-husband-quinton-jones-file-for-divorce |access-date=2022-03-27 |website=ewn.co.za |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Magadla |first=Mahlohonolo |title=Minnie Dlamini and Quinton Jones call it quits after 5 years of marriage |url=https://www.news24.com/truelove/celebrity/minnie-dlamini-and-quinton-jones-call-it-quits-after-5-years-of-marriage-20220215 |access-date=2022-03-27 |website=Truelove}} after it was rumoured that she had cheated with businessman Edwin Sodi.{{Cite web |title= Sjoe! Minnie Dlamini's alleged undercover lover has been identified |url= https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/celeb-news/breaking-minnie-dlamini-cheating-rumours-divorce-quinton-jones-edwin-sodi/amp/ |access-date=2022-05-11 |website= thesouthafrican.com |date= 10 May 2022 |language=en-ZA}}
Career
=On-air personality=
While studying at the University of Cape Town, Dlamini was a presenter for LIVE on 16 June 2010, after she made her debut screen appearance while covering the "Youth Day" and "World Cup celebrations" shows.{{cite news|url=http://www.peoplemagazine.co.za/celebrity-news/before-they-were-famous-minnie-dlamini|title=Before They Were Famous: Minnie Dlamini|publisher=People Magazine|date=10 March 2015|accessdate=18 June 2016|archive-date=12 August 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160812102756/http://www.peoplemagazine.co.za/celebrity-news/before-they-were-famous-minnie-dlamini|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=http://mzansimagic.dstv.com/profiles/minnie-dlamini/|title=Minnie Dlamini|work=Mzansi Magic|accessdate=18 June 2016|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160817140944/http://mzansimagic.dstv.com/profiles/minnie-dlamini/|archivedate=17 August 2016}} She later co-hosted Mzansi Insider, an SABC 1's lifestyle show. In 2012, she resigned from the show in order to pursue a career in acting.{{cite news|url=http://www.southafricalatestnews.co.za/news/1039-15-interesting-facts-about-minnie-dlamini-she-was-humiliated-after-claiming-to-be-a-virgin.html|title=15 interesting facts about Minnie Dlamini: She was humiliated after claiming to be a virgin|publisher=South Africa Latest News|date=4 February 2015|accessdate=18 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160808232301/http://www.southafricalatestnews.co.za/news/1039-15-interesting-facts-about-minnie-dlamini-she-was-humiliated-after-claiming-to-be-a-virgin.html|archive-date=8 August 2016|url-status=dead}} In 2013, Minnie switched to sports broadcasting by co-hosting Soccerzone with Thomas Mlambo, until in 2016 when the show's format was changed by SABC 1.{{cite news|url=http://www.timeslive.co.za/entertainment/celebrity/2016/01/14/Minnie-Dlamini-Thomas-Mlambo-exit-SABCs-Soccerzone|title=Minnie Dlamini, Thomas Mlambo exit SABC's Soccerzone|work=The Times Live|date=14 January 2016|accessdate=18 June 2016}} She has since co-hosted several local and international award ceremonies, including the 14th Metro FM Music Awards, 2016 Africa Magic Viewers Choice Awards, the PSL Awards and the South African Film and Television Awards.{{cite news|url=http://www.timeslive.co.za/entertainment/2016/05/19/Another-big-gig-Minnie-Dlamini-to-host-E-Africa-red-carpet-at-the-SAMAs|title=Another big gig! Minnie Dlamini to host E! Africa red carpet at the SAMAs|work=The Times Live|author=TMG Entertainment|date=19 May 2016|accessdate=18 June 2016}}{{cite news|url=http://www.sundayworld.co.za/lifestyle/2016/05/17/minnie-dlamini-bags-another-hosting-gig|title=Minnie Dlamini bags another hosting gig|work=Sunday World|date=17 May 2016|accessdate=18 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160921094528/http://www.sundayworld.co.za/lifestyle/2016/05/17/minnie-dlamini-bags-another-hosting-gig|archive-date=21 September 2016|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=http://africamagic.dstv.com/2016/03/03/minnie-ik-host-amvca/|title=Minnie and IK will host this year's AMVCA!|work=Africa Magic|date=3 March 2016|accessdate=18 June 2016}}
=Acting=
In 2010, Dlamini debuted as a film actress in Generations, a SABC 1 TV soap in which she made a guest appearance as Miranda.{{cite web|url=https://www.bellanaija.com/2016/02/meet-your-hosts-for-2016-amvcas-ik-osakioduwa-minne-dlamini/|title=Meet your Hosts for 2016 AMVCAs – Ik Osakioduwa & Minne Dlamini!|work=BellaNaija|date=10 February 2016|accessdate=19 June 2016}} She went on to play a lead role as Zintle Lebone in the soap The Wild and as Nosipho Bogatsu in Rockville.{{cite web|url=http://drum.co.za/celebs/minnie-to-play-the-wilds-marangs-daughter/|title=MINNIE TO PLAY THE WILD'S MARANG's DAUGHTER|work=DRUM Magazine|date=20 October 2010|accessdate=19 June 2016}}{{cite web|url=http://citizen.co.za/12790/rockville-cast-veiled-in-sadness/|title='Rockville' cast veiled in sadness|work=The Citizen|date=5 August 2013|accessdate=19 June 2016|archive-date=1 July 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160701052546/http://citizen.co.za/12790/rockville-cast-veiled-in-sadness/|url-status=dead}}
=Modelling=
In September 2011, Dlamini was announced as the new face of South African departmental store LEGit, with her own fashion range, the Minnie-Series.{{cite web|url=http://www.legit.co.za/ambassadors/Spring-Summer-2011-Minnie-Dlamini|title=Minnie Dlamini: Spring-summer 2011, LEGiT Ambassador|website=LEGit|accessdate=19 June 2016|url-status=dead|archiveurl=https://web.archive.org/web/20160507131112/http://www.legit.co.za/ambassadors/Spring-Summer-2011-Minnie-Dlamini|archivedate=7 May 2016}}{{cite news|url=http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2011/09/15/hot-and-sexy-minnie-is-the-face-of-legit|title=Hot and sexy Minnie is the face of Legit|work=Sowetan LIVE|last=Bambalele|first=Patience|date=15 September 2011|accessdate=19 June 2016}}
In 2022 Minnie Dlamine wore a limited edition Veldskoen Shoes sneaker in collaboration with DHL at the Paris Fashion Week before it was officially launched in Paris.{{Cite web |last=Editor |first=Guest |date=2022-03-09 |title=DHL's Next Collab Spotted At Paris Fashion Week |url=https://pausemag.co.uk/2022/03/dhls-next-collab-spotted-at-paris-fashion-week/ |access-date=2024-01-28 |website=PAUSE Online {{!}} Men's Fashion, Street Style, Fashion News & Streetwear |language=en-GB}}
Filmography
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! colspan="4" style="background: LightSteelBlue;"|Film |
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! style="width:40px;"| Year ! style="width:250px;"| Film ! style="width:150px;"| Role ! style="width:300px;"| Notes |
| 2010
| as Miranda | Guest appearance |
| 2011
| as Zintle Lebone | Lead role |
| 2013
| as Nosipho Bogatsu |Supporting role |
| 2015
|Herself |Host/Presenter |
| 2016
|HomeGround |rowspan="2"|Herself |Presenter |
| 2017
|Becoming Mrs. Jones |Reality |
Philanthropy
In 2014, Dlamini founded the Minnie Dlamini Foundation, a charity organization established with the aim of helping young South African girls have access to good education.{{cite news|url=http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2015/02/18/minnie-s-calendar-opens-doors-for-young-girls|title=Minnie's calendar opens doors for young girls|work=Sowetan LIVE|last=Ndawo|first=Sixolisiwe|date=18 February 2015|accessdate=18 June 2016|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160810104858/http://www.sowetanlive.co.za/entertainment/2015/02/18/minnie-s-calendar-opens-doors-for-young-girls|archive-date=10 August 2016|url-status=dead}}{{cite news|url=http://www.channel24.co.za/The-Juice/Minnie-Dlaminis-foundation-gets-off-the-ground-20150625|title=Minnie's foundation steams ahead|work=Channel 24|date=25 June 2015|accessdate=18 June 2016}} On 15 July 2015, she announced via Twitter that her foundation will be sponsoring 29 students with their university fees.{{cite news|url=http://okmzansi.co.za/the-minnie-dlamini-foundation-takes-29-students-to-varsity/|title=THE MINNIE DLAMINI FOUNDATION TAKES 29 STUDENTS TO VARSITY!|publisher=OKMzansi|date=16 July 2015|accessdate=18 June 2016}}
Achievements
=National Film and Television Awards=
{{Awards table}}
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|2024
|style="text-align:center;"|Herself
|Best Female TV Personality 2024
|{{pending}}
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References
{{reflist|30em}}
External links
- {{URL|https://mdskincare.co.za/}}
- {{Twitter}}
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Category:South African actresses
Category:South African television presenters