Somizi Bauyani Mhlongo (born 23 December 1972) is a South African actor,and South African Tv Personality: Randall Abraham`s Biography, Education, Wife and children, Career, Instagram.
After starring and taking part in the choreography of Sarafina!, Mhlongo also appeared in several films including the drama film Cry, the Beloved Country (1995)[5] as well as various television shows, including Idols South Africa and V Entertainment.

Early life

Somizi Buyani Mhlongo was born on 23 December 1972, in Soweto, the largest township in Johannesburg, to South African actress Mary Twala and actor and comedian Ndaba Mhlongo.[7] Through the influence of his parents, he became exposed to the entertainment industry at a young age. He had one sibling, a brother named Archie, who was fatally stabbed in 1985.[8]

Career

Film and television

Mhlongo’s acting career began when he was 13, appearing on the film Scavengers in 1987.[9] In 1992, he then joined the musical and political film, Sarafina! in which he played a character by the name of Fire, but nicknamed “Whacko”.[10] He also appeared in films including Kein Himmel über Afrika (1993) and Cry, the Beloved Country (1995).[11]

Mhlongo was featured on the television series Tarzan: The Epic Adventures in 1996.[12] His biggest judging duty was when he was appointed as the new judge for the eleventh season of Idols South Africa.[13] He was also a lead judge on the former SABC 1 competition show Dance Your Butt Off alongside actress and dancer Khabonina Qubeka.[14] In 2016, Mhlongo premiered his reality show Living the Dream with Somizi which aired on Mzansi Magic.[15] Other TV credits include City Ses’la, Ayeye and 10 Over 10.[16]

Mhlongo hosted various award shows notably the South African Music Awards which he co-hosted for 3 consecutive years (2016, 2017 and 2018).[17] On 26 April 2018, Mhlongo was the featured roastee in Comedy Central’s annual roast special.[18]

He co-hosted KZN Entertainment Awards on 15 December 2020 with Pearl Thusi.

Choreography

Mhlongo’s debut choreography work was on the musical film Sarafina![22] He choreographed many prominent events including the opening and closing ceremonies for the huge international football association FIFA for 2010 hosted in his home country South Africa. Mhlongo choreographed various award shows and events including Miss South Africa, Metro FM Music Awards, South African Music Awards and the Channel O Music Video Awards.[23] He also danced, and was a choreographer for the gospel choir Joyous Celebration.

In 2017, Mhlongo released the dance workout DVD Grind! With Somizi, which was available at Verimark.[24] The workout choreography had many elements of South African dance moves. Mhlongo also did several YouTube workout videos under the name Kwaitone Dance Fitness with Somizi.

Radio

Starting on 3 April 2017, Mhlongo was one of the co-hosts of Metro FM breakfast show The Fresh Breakfast Show alongside the lead host DJ Fresh and soccer presenter Mpho Letsholonyane.[25] On 30 March 2019, it was announced that he would be replaced by Relebogile Mabotja as the station reshuffled. Mhlongo was then moved to co-host #TheBridge – the show after the set and airing of The Fresh Breakfast Show timeslot

Personal life

Mhlongo dated actress Palesa Madisakwane while in a relationship with an unnamed man.[33] This led him to come out as bisexual.[34] Madisakwane and Mhlongo welcomed their first child, Bahumi Madisakwane, on 19 February 1995. Mhlongo later described himself as gay, and the relationship with Madisakwane ended.[35]

Mhlongo has kept his relationships private. However, in 2017 rumors surfaced that he was dating South African model and entrepreneur Mohale Tebogo Motaung. The two confirmed these rumors in 2018. Mhlongo proposed to Motaung while on their vacation in Paris, France. The two were married in a traditional wedding on 28 September 2019, and they had a white wedding on 30 January 2020

Choreography

• Miss South Africa
• Metro FM awards
• Afcon 2013 Opening and Closing
• Ceremonies
• South African Music Award (SAMAs)
• Fifa World Cup 2010 Opening and Closing
• Ceremonies