About Thishiwe Ziqubu
Born 1985. Thishiwe Ziqubu is a South African actor, film director and film actor.
Thishiwe Ziqubu (born 5 August 1985) is a South African film director, writer and actor. He won Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 2016 Africa Movie Academy Awards for his portrayal of Tshaka in the romantic comedy Tell Me Sweet Something. In 2019, he directed episodes of MTV Shuga Down South.
Ziqubu is a trans man.
Education Ziqubu studied scriptwriting and directing after high school. He later attended the African Film and Drama Academy (AFDA), a film school. He also completed an Acting for Film programme at the Los Angeles campus of the New York Film Academy.
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Who is Thishiwe Ziqubu?
South African actress and director
When was Thishiwe Ziqubu born?
Thishiwe Ziqubu was born on 5 August 1985.
What is Thishiwe Ziqubu's occupation?
Thishiwe Ziqubu is an actor, film director and film actor.
What nationality is Thishiwe Ziqubu?
Thishiwe Ziqubu is South African.
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APA: Biography.guide. (2026). Thishiwe Ziqubu. https://biography.guide/thishiwe-ziqubu/
MLA: "Thishiwe Ziqubu." Biography.guide, https://biography.guide/thishiwe-ziqubu/.
Chicago: "Thishiwe Ziqubu." Biography.guide. https://biography.guide/thishiwe-ziqubu/.
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