Minnie Dlamini

Minnie Dlamini
Born Minenhle Dlamini
(1990-07-07) July 7, 1990
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Nationality South African
Alma mater University of Cape Town
Occupation
Years active 2010–present
Website minniedlamini.com

Minenhle Dlamini (born July 7, 1990), popularly known as Minnie, is a South African on-air personality, actress and model.[1] In 2010 she was selected as the new presenter for LIVE, a South African music show that airs on SABC 1.[2]

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.[3]

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.[4][5] She later co-hosted Mzansi Insider, a SABC 1's lifestyle show. In 2012, she resigned from the show in order to pursue a career in acting.[6] 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.[7] 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.[8][9][10]

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.[11] She went on to play a lead role as Zintle Lebone in the soap The Wild and as Nosipho Bogatsu in Rockville.[12][13]

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.[14][15]

Selected filmography

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2010 Generations as Miranda Guest appearance
2011 The Wild as Zintle Lebone Lead role
2013 Rockville as Nosipho Bogatsu Supporting role

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.[16][17] On 15 July 2015, she announced via Twitter that her foundation will be sponsoring 29 students with their university fees.[18]

References

  1. ↑ "10 Facts You Didn’t Know About Minnie Dlamini". My TV News. 10 July 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  2. ↑ "Minnie Dlamini reflects on her career journey". Channel 24. 7 June 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  3. ↑ Badmus, Kayode (10 February 2016). "7 things you should know about AMVCA2016 co-host, Minenhle ‘Minnie’ Dlamini". Nigerian Entertainment Today. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  4. ↑ "Before They Were Famous: Minnie Dlamini". People Magazine. 10 March 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  5. ↑ "Minnie Dlamini". Mzansi Magic. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  6. ↑ "15 interesting facts about Minnie Dlamini: She was humiliated after claiming to be a virgin". South Africa Latest News. 4 February 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  7. ↑ "Minnie Dlamini, Thomas Mlambo exit SABC's Soccerzone". The Times Live. 14 January 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  8. ↑ TMG Entertainment (19 May 2016). "Another big gig! Minnie Dlamini to host E! Africa red carpet at the SAMAs". The Times Live. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  9. ↑ "Minnie Dlamini bags another hosting gig". Sunday World. 17 May 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  10. ↑ "Minnie and IK will host this year’s AMVCA!". Africa Magic. 3 March 2016. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  11. ↑ "Meet your Hosts for 2016 AMVCAs – Ik Osakioduwa & Minne Dlamini!". BellaNaija. 10 February 2016. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  12. ↑ "MINNIE TO PLAY THE WILD’S MARANG’s DAUGHTER". DRUM Magazine. 20 October 2010. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  13. ↑ "‘Rockville’ cast veiled in sadness". The Citizen. 5 August 2013. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  14. ↑ "Minnie Dlamini: Spring-summer 2011, LEGiT Ambassador". LEGit. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  15. ↑ Bambalele, Patience (15 September 2011). "Hot and sexy Minnie is the face of Legit". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 19 June 2016.
  16. ↑ Ndawo, Sixolisiwe (18 February 2015). "Minnie's calendar opens doors for young girls". Sowetan LIVE. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  17. ↑ "Minnie's foundation steams ahead". Channel 24. 25 June 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
  18. ↑ "THE MINNIE DLAMINI FOUNDATION TAKES 29 STUDENTS TO VARSITY!". OKMzansi. 16 July 2015. Retrieved 18 June 2016.
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