Melusi Yeni (born 22 October 1977) is a South African actor and singer.[2] He is best known for the roles in the television serials Tshisa, Home Affairs, Sokhulu & Partners and Generations.[3][4]
Yeni was born on 22 October 1977 in KwaMashu, South Africa.
In 2016, he was hospitalized due to poor health conditions.[5][6][7] He had to receive treatments for two weeks at the hospital.[8][9] He became the KZN's millionth man to be circumcised.[10]
He has a 10-month-old child with Palesa Molemela, where he had to appear at Randburg Magistrate Court for his maintenance case with the baby's mother.[11]
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In 2006, he moved to Johannesburg to pursue a career in acting. Before starting acting, he had a stint with the Natal Youth Choir as a singer. Then he got to tour with a South African supergroup called "Ladysmith Black Mambazo". In 1997, he acted in the SABC3 soap opera Isidingo, and then in the SABC2 soap opera Muvhango. In 2006, he joined the third season in the episode entitled "The Three Sisters (Part 1)" of the SABC1 serial Mtunzini.com with the role "Zam".[12]
In the same year, he joined with the SABC1 drama serial Tshisa for the role of "Bheki Shabalala". The show became very popular, and he continued to play the role for three consecutive year until 2009. Then in 2012, he made a guest appearance in the first two episodes of the serial. In 2011, he joined with the M-Net soap opera The Wild and played the role as "Isaac Tladi" until 2012. After that role, he joined with the SABC1 soap opera Generations from February 2012 to December 2013 where he played the role "Phenyo Mazibuko".[13] He was fired from the show in 2013, where he retired from television for two years.[14][15] In 2007, he appeared in the third and fourth seasons of the SABC1 drama Home Affairs.[12][16]
In 2008, he made his first television lead role of "Mabutho Sokhulu" in the SABC1 drama series Sokhulu & Partners.[17] With that popularity, he continued to play the role until 2016. In the meantime, he played the role of "Mthunzi" in the SABC1 mini-serial Shreds & Dreams in 2011. After retired from Sokhulu & Partners, he joined with the e.tv soap opera Rhythm City and played the role of "Thabiso". In 2019, he appeared in the Imbewu: The Seed with the role "Manqoba Dlamini".[12]
Apart from acting, he joined with the social and well-being movement called "Brothers for Life" to partner on a campaign that raise awareness on men's health.[18] In 2017, he founded the theatre production and events management company called "Langa Libalele Enterprises".[19]
^Seeth, Avantika (1 June 2018). "'It's hassle-free,' says actor Melusi Yeni about his medical circumcision". News24. from the original on 5 May 2022. Retrieved 5 May 2022. Actor Melusi Yeni was the millionth man to undergo voluntary male medical circumcision at the Sivananda Clinic in KwaZulu-Natal.
^Digital, Drum. "Is it love at last for Dini?". Drum. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
^Faeza. "After facing turbulent times, Melusi has picked up the pieces". Drum. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
^"Melusi Yeni is "back on his feet"". ZAlebs. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
^Digital, Drum. "Melusi's back at square one". Drum. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
^"A Second Chance At Life". news24. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
^Digital, Drum. "Melusi Yeni's bad luck". Drum. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
^"In Pictures: Where did Generations actor Phenyo Dlomo 'Melusi Yeni' disappear to?". Savanna News. 10 October 2021. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
^"Melusi Yeni in hospital for almost 2 weeks?". ZAlebs. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
^"Actor Melusi Yeni is KZN's millionth man to be circumcised". www.iol.co.za. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
^"Melusi Yeni a no show in court". news24. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
^ abc"Melusi Yeni: TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
^Ngwadla, Nkosazana. "WATCH: These old Generations clips will send you back in time". Drum. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
^Chutshela, Zama. "Melusi Yeni on life after being fired from 'Generations' – 'Everyday was a struggle'". Drum. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
^Digital, Drum. "Generations' hunky actor leaves the show". Drum. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
^"'I want to do better'- Melusi Yeni makes long-awaited TV return". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
^Digital, Drum. "Sokhulu & Partners - Tension and Suspense". Drum. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
^"Actor Melusi Yeni has embarked on a new journey that promotes healthy living among men". news24. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
^Mdakane, Bongani. "Melusi's new lease on life". Drum. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
^Kumona, Molife. "Behind the scenes of E.TV's new show". Drum. Retrieved 26 October 2021.
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Melusi Yeni born 22 October 1977 is a South African actor and singer 2 He is best known for the roles in the television serials Tshisa Home Affairs Sokhulu amp Partners and Generations 3 4 Melusi YeniMelusi Yeni right after becoming the 1 millionth VMMC against HIV AIDS transmission in the province of KwaZulu Natal in 2018 1 BornMelusi Yeni 1977 10 22 22 October 1977 age 46 KwaMashu South AfricaOccupation s Actor SingerYears active2006 presentChildren1 Contents 1 Personal life 2 Career 3 Filmography 4 References 5 External linksPersonal life editYeni was born on 22 October 1977 in KwaMashu South Africa In 2016 he was hospitalized due to poor health conditions 5 6 7 He had to receive treatments for two weeks at the hospital 8 9 He became the KZN s millionth man to be circumcised 10 He has a 10 month old child with Palesa Molemela where he had to appear at Randburg Magistrate Court for his maintenance case with the baby s mother 11 Career editIn 2006 he moved to Johannesburg to pursue a career in acting Before starting acting he had a stint with the Natal Youth Choir as a singer Then he got to tour with a South African supergroup called Ladysmith Black Mambazo In 1997 he acted in the SABC3 soap opera Isidingo and then in the SABC2 soap opera Muvhango In 2006 he joined the third season in the episode entitled The Three Sisters Part 1 of the SABC1 serial Mtunzini com with the role Zam 12 In the same year he joined with the SABC1 drama serial Tshisa for the role of Bheki Shabalala The show became very popular and he continued to play the role for three consecutive year until 2009 Then in 2012 he made a guest appearance in the first two episodes of the serial In 2011 he joined with the M Net soap opera The Wild and played the role as Isaac Tladi until 2012 After that role he joined with the SABC1 soap opera Generations from February 2012 to December 2013 where he played the role Phenyo Mazibuko 13 He was fired from the show in 2013 where he retired from television for two years 14 15 In 2007 he appeared in the third and fourth seasons of the SABC1 drama Home Affairs 12 16 In 2008 he made his first television lead role of Mabutho Sokhulu in the SABC1 drama series Sokhulu amp Partners 17 With that popularity he continued to play the role until 2016 In the meantime he played the role of Mthunzi in the SABC1 mini serial Shreds amp Dreams in 2011 After retired from Sokhulu amp Partners he joined with the e tv soap opera Rhythm City and played the role of Thabiso In 2019 he appeared in the Imbewu The Seed with the role Manqoba Dlamini 12 Apart from acting he joined with the social and well being movement called Brothers for Life to partner on a campaign that raise awareness on men s health 18 In 2017 he founded the theatre production and events management company called Langa Libalele Enterprises 19 Filmography editYear Film Role Genre Ref 2012 Generations Phenyo Mazibuko TV series 1997 Muvhango Pat TV series 2005 City Ses la TT TV series 2005 Home Affairs Ntsepe TV series 2005 Soul Buddyz Policeman TV series 2006 Tshisa Bheki Shabalala TV series 2006 Mtunzini com Zam TV series 2007 Rhythm City Thabiso TV series 2009 Invictus Presidential Guard Film 2010 4Play Sex Tips for Girls Tshepiso TV series 2010 Shreds and Dreams Mthunzi TV series 2011 Sokhulu and Partners II Mabutho Sokhulu TV series 2011 The Wild Isaac Tladi TV series 2013 Zaziwa Himself TV series 2014 Ses Top La Himself TV series 2016 The Kingdom uKhakhayi Sabelo TV series 20 2018 Imbewu Manqoba Dlamini TV series 2022 Isifiso Siboniso TV seriesReferences edit Seeth Avantika 1 June 2018 It s hassle free says actor Melusi Yeni about his medical circumcision News24 Archived from the original on 5 May 2022 Retrieved 5 May 2022 Actor Melusi Yeni was the millionth man to undergo voluntary male medical circumcision at the Sivananda Clinic in KwaZulu Natal Digital Drum Is it love at last for Dini Drum Retrieved 26 October 2021 Faeza After facing turbulent times Melusi has picked up the pieces Drum Retrieved 26 October 2021 Melusi Yeni is back on his feet ZAlebs Retrieved 26 October 2021 Digital Drum Melusi s back at square one Drum Retrieved 26 October 2021 A Second Chance At Life news24 Retrieved 26 October 2021 Digital Drum Melusi Yeni s bad luck Drum Retrieved 26 October 2021 In Pictures Where did Generations actor Phenyo Dlomo Melusi Yeni disappear to Savanna News 10 October 2021 Retrieved 26 October 2021 Melusi Yeni in hospital for almost 2 weeks ZAlebs Retrieved 26 October 2021 Actor Melusi Yeni is KZN s millionth man to be circumcised www iol co za Retrieved 26 October 2021 Melusi Yeni a no show in court news24 Retrieved 26 October 2021 a b c Melusi Yeni TVSA www tvsa co za Retrieved 26 October 2021 Ngwadla Nkosazana WATCH These old Generations clips will send you back in time Drum Retrieved 26 October 2021 Chutshela Zama Melusi Yeni on life after being fired from Generations Everyday was a struggle Drum Retrieved 26 October 2021 Digital Drum Generations hunky actor leaves the show Drum Retrieved 26 October 2021 I want to do better Melusi Yeni makes long awaited TV return TimesLIVE Retrieved 26 October 2021 Digital Drum Sokhulu amp Partners Tension and Suspense Drum Retrieved 26 October 2021 Actor Melusi Yeni has embarked on a new journey that promotes healthy living among men news24 Retrieved 26 October 2021 Mdakane Bongani Melusi s new lease on life Drum Retrieved 26 October 2021 Kumona Molife Behind the scenes of E TV s new show Drum Retrieved 26 October 2021 External links editIMDb Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Melusi Yeni amp oldid 1207460853, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
