Bonko Khoza Biography: Early Life | Education | Acting Career | Personal Life

Bonko Khoza Biography

Bonko Khoza is a South African actor and voice artist known for his work in both local and international films and series. Here is a detailed biography of his early life, education, acting career, and personal life.

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Bonko Khoza Early Life and Education

Bonko was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. From a young age, he had a keen interest in acting and the arts. He pursued his passion by attending the National School of Arts in Johannesburg, where he focused on Fine Arts and graduated in 2009. Following his graduation, he studied advertising and design for two years before enrolling in a two-year Performance and Theatre Skills program at The Market Theatre Laboratory.

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Acting Career

Since his debut, Bonko has appeared in several films and series in South Africa and internationally. Some of his notable works include:

1. “The Wife” (2021): A Showmax original series in which he portrayed the character of Mqhele Zulu, a family man with a troubled temper.
2. “The Mauritanian” (2021): A legal drama film based on the true story of Mohamedou Ould Slahi, in which Bonko played the role of Camp India Minder.
3. “The Woman King” (2022): An upcoming historical epic film in which he portrayed the character of Boma, a warrior.
4. “The Brave Ones” (2022): A Netflix special in which he played the role of Nkosi.

In addition to his on-screen work, he is an accomplished voice artist who has lent his voice to various projects, including the animated series “Kiya & the Kimoja Heroes” (2023), where he voiced the character Daddy Jo.

Awards and Recognition

In 2022, he received the Best Actor in a Telenovela award at the 2022 SA Film and Television Awards (Saftas) for his role as Mqhele in “The Wife.” Furthermore, he was nominated for Best Actor at the Tribeca Film Festival in 2015.

Personal Life