Lydia Mokgokoloshi
Appearance
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Lydia Mokgokoloshi | |
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Born | Botlokwa, Polokwane, South Africa | 27 September 1939
Occupation(s) | Actress, educator |
Years active | 1980s–present |
Known for | Bophelo ke Semphekgo & Skeem Saam |
Children | 1 |
Awards | 2017 Lifetime achievement award at the South African Film and Television awards |
Lydia Mokgokoloshi (born 27 September 1939) is a South African actress, best known for her role as Koko Mantsha and the mother of Charity Ramabu and grandmother of Katlego (Kat) and Joseph(Jojo) in the SABC 1 soap, Skeem Saam. Her most notable role was as Mma Nkwesheng in the 1980s drama, Bophelo ke Semphekgo.
Early life and education
[edit]She was born at a small village outside Polokwane called BOTLOKWA. She was a teacher before she got acting roles.
Career
[edit]She is well known for acting as Mma Nkwesheng, an evil, cruel mother-in-law on the popular Pedi TV drama, Bophelo ke semphekgo. She has also acted in a number of TV dramas like Ngwanaka Okae, Muvhango, and currently in Skeem Saam.
Filmography
[edit]Television
[edit]Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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Muvhango | starring | ||
1984 | Ngwanaka O kae | Mmago-Rateka | Starring |
2011–2020 | Skeem Saam | Koko Mantsha | starring |
1982 | Bophelo Ke Semphekgo | Hunadi (Mmago-Nkwesheng) | Starring |
Awards and recognition
[edit]- 2017: Lifetime achievement award at the South African Film and Television awards [1]
References
[edit]- ^ "Lydia Mokgokoloshi". TVSA.co.za. Retrieved 18 June 2015.