The South African acting industry is a rollercoaster, and it has been proven to us more often, so having another job or source of income is ideal as an actor.
Gugu Gumede is a talented South African actress who found herself another job outside acting. She’s best known for her captivating performances in popular TV shows.
Recently, she has been making rounds on social media platforms as people admired her body transition goals. Well, seems like she knows how to trend for the right reasons because after sharing that she is a brand ambassador of a funeral parlour iCebolethu Funerals, people applauded her for having another job besides acting.
Social media users flooded her comment section with compliments saying that she is beautiful whilst others gave her a thumbs up on her new job and not taking being a celebrity as a job. Gugu is famously knowns for the following roles:
Generations: Gugu landed a role as Mandisa in this successful South African show in 2013, marking a significant milestone in her career.
Uzalo: Her portrayal of the character Mamlambo in this highly viewed TV series has earned her widespread recognition.
Umjolo: The Gone Girl (2024): Her recent involvement in this project showcases her continued growth and versatility as an actress.
Gugu studied acting at the prestigious American Academy of Dramatic Arts in Los Angeles, honing her craft and preparing for a successful career in the entertainment industry.
Also see: Uzalo’s Gugu Gumede shares how she lost 20kgs in 3 months