Presley Chweneyagae is a South African actor and is of Tswana origin and is best known for his role in the movie Tsotsi, which won the Academy Award for Foreign Language Film at the 78th Academy Awards.
Presley Chweneyagae Biography
Presley Chweneyagae is a South African actor born on October 19, 1984, in Mafikeng, South Africa. He has been active in the entertainment industry since 2005 and is best known for his work in the film “Tsotsi.”
Wife | Children
Presley Chweneyagae, a South African actor is a married man, he is married to Paulina Chweneyagae from Swaziland. ((ghgossip.com)) ((mayortunes.com)) They have three children. ((44bars.com))
Age | Date of Birth
He was born on October 19, 1984, in the Northwest Province Mafikeng, South Africa. He is currently at the age of 38 years old; he will turn 39 years old in 202 days.
Early Life | Mother
Chweneyagae’s mother, Agnes Keagile, named him after her favorite singer, Elvis Presley. Although he had acted before in plays, Tsotsi was his first feature film.
Career
Chweneyagae’s most recent role is on the South African telenovela, The River as Thuso “Cobrizi” Mokoena. He has been focusing on stage plays and more films. His latest films include More Than Just a Game, State of Violence, and Africa United.
Solomon Mahlangu Play
Currently, he is doing a play about Solomon Mahlangu, a former MK cadre who was hanged at the age of 22. Solomon Mahlangu was a fighter for freedom in South Africa and worked with the ANC’s military branch, Umkhonto we Sizwe. ((en.wikipedia.org)) His life and experiences have been depicted in a film called “Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu”. ((netflix.com))
Few Filmography
- Tsotsi (2005)
- iNumber Number (2013)
- Zama Zama (2013)
- The Number (2017)
- The River (2018)
- State of Violence (2010) as Tertius
- More Than Just a Game (2007) as Steve
- Africa United (2010) as Fabrice
- The Bang Bang Club (2010) as Nkenke
- Paradise Stop (2011) as Kabelo
- How to Steal 2 Million (2011) as Jack
- Gangster’s Paradise: Jerusalema (2008) as Lucky Kunene
Net Worth
He earned his wealth through his successful acting career in film, television, and stage productions. Chweneyagae has also worked as a voice-over artist and a presenter. Presley Chweneyagae’s estimated net worth is approximately $600,000 ((ngnews247.com)) ((sanotify.com))
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