Shoki Sebotsane

Shoki Mmola (born 10 August 1977) is a South African actress. She is known for her acting role of Celia Kunutu the mother and stepmother of Rachel Kunutu and Nimrod Kunutu respectively in the soap, Skeem Saam.

Personal life Shoki was born in Tzaneen. She attended Prudens Secondary school and further her studies at Tshwane University of Technology.

She was married to fellow actor and producer Sello Sebotsane. The couple has a daughter, Oratile Kutlwano. In 2018, Shoki was strangled twice, punched several times in the face and in the body by Sello. These two separate incidents of domestic violence occurred at their Kibler Park home, south of Johannesburg. She sustained injuries to her face, stomach and legs after the assault. Later Sebotsane was charged with domestic violence and assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. The court case was opened in 2016 at Mondeor police station in Johannesburg.

Awards and nominations She was nominated for the Golden Horn Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role in a TV Drama.

Filmography Year Title Role Note Death of a QueenGrace Lerothodi eKasi: Our StoriesMapula Mfolozi Street Matshidiso Mofokeng Muvhango Tumi My Perfect Family Dawn Rhythm City Patricia Skeem Saam Celia Magongwa