He is also widely known as a seasoned actor.
Thapelo is a multi-talented person in the county’s showbiz industry.
He can assume different characters and roles with ease, and is passionate about his job.
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Outside his career, he is a loving husband and father.
His birth took place under a Mkhamba tree in the tiny town of Ladysmith in Kwa Zulu Natal Province.
His mother did not make it to the hospital for his delivery.
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His father is a Sotho man, and his mother comes from Zulu land.
For that reason, he is a multi-lingual African man.
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Thapelo Mokoena age is 37 years.
Today, the handsome man is an actor, producer, MC, filmmaker, distributor, and presenter.
Thapelo Mokoena and Fana Mokoena are brothers.
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Mokoena is a common surname in South Africa.
For this reason, many people associate Thandaza Mokoena, a former actress onMuvhango, with Thapelo’s family.
The two, however, are not biologically related.
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The actor studied at Ladysmith High School.
After completing his secondary level education, he relocated to Johannesburg to study a degree course in accounting.
He later changed his mind and chose to study film-making instead.
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Today, the actor lives in Johannesburg, Gauteng with his wife and sons.
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Acting career
Thapelo began his career ina television commercial.
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He joined an Johannesrburg-based agency and got his first leading role in a commercial within the first two months.
Soon after finishing his course, he landed the role of Gabriel in SABC1 soap opera,Generations.
Gabriel went on to have a sweltering love affair with Karabo.
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In 2006, he started playing the role of Vusi in the SABC1 drama,Mzansi.
He took over the part from Fezile Mpela in the second season.
The same year, he became the presenter ofFear Factorin South Africa.Fear Factoraired on e.tv.
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He substituted Pepi Khambule in this show which aired in 2009.
In 2010, he became the presenter ofRize Mzansi, a reality television show that aired on SABC1.
He was the replacement for Tshepo Ngwane in the second season of this exciting show.
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Thapelo then featured in the sixth season ofStrictly Come Dancingin 2013.
He was one of the celebrity contestants.
The following year, he hosted the reality series,Sinawe 72, on e.tv.
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Nero is currently retailing in different outlets and restaurants across the country.
His net worth is not known in the public domain as yet.
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He is yet to disclose the monthly income that he receives from each of his career ventures.
Love life, marriage and fatherhood
The actor and businessman is happily married.
Lesego-Tshepang Mokoena is Thapelo Mokoena wife.
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The couple got married on the24th of November 2012.
Thapelo is a dedicated family man who credits his wife as his rock.
Together, the couple has two children.
Their first child, a son called Reko, wasborn in 2015.
In 2018, the couple welcomedtheir second son, Lefika Meraki Mokoena.
The two worked together on the set ofGenerations.
Neither of the parties confirmed or disputed these claims.
Social media
The actor is active on different social media platforms.
Thapelo Mokoena Instagram account has over 254k followers, while his Twitter account has over 135.8k followers.
Thapelo Mokoena Facebook account is personal, and he does not have a verified fan page yet.
He also has a YouTube Channel that is known as Thapelo Mokoena ZA.
Thapelo Mokoena is a famous actor, MC, filmmaker, and businessman from South Africa.
He is best known as the host of South Africa’s edition ofFear Factor.
The actor has also featured in numerous local movies and television shows.
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