Loyiso Macdonald

Loyiso Macdonald (born 7 September 1986) is a South African actor. He is best known for his roles in the popular series The Queen, 3 Way Junction and Happy Family.

Personal life Macdonald was born on 7 September 1986 in the Eastern Cape, South Africa. He studied at Pinetown Boys' High School.

He married his partner, producer, actress and musician, Mathunzi Macdonald after a year of dating. He met Mathunzi during a performance of the stage play Othello produced by Think Theatre in Johannesburg in 2010. They were married customarily the following year, and in a civil union on 18 September 2012. Their wedding celebration was on the 30 September 2012 at Mathunzi's home in Mpumalanga in a traditional ceremony.

At the Durban film school, he studied speech and drama. Then he worked with the Durban Theatre for four years. He moved to Johannesburg in 2011. At the iZulu Theatre in Sibaya Casino, he made several performances. He appeared in the plays Kiss of the Spider Woman, Othello, Escape from Nombiland, and Man Up a Tree. He acted in the soap opera Isidingo in April 2012 in the supportive role of Ntando Sibeko. He has also acted in the serials Intersexions, Zabalaza and Rockville.

Filmography Year Film Role Genre Ref. 2015 Isidingo Ntando Sibeko TV series 2017 Happy Family Theo Tshabalala TV series 2018 3 Way Junction Bartender Film 2016–2023 The Queen Kagiso Khoza TV series 2019 Chin Up! Loyiso TV series 2023 Love, Sex and 30 Candles Winston Film 2024 Youngins Mr Mthembu TV series 2025 Inimba Lazarus TV series