Rapulana Seiphemo
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Rapulana Seiphemo | |
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| Born | Rapulana Seiphemo 4 November 1967 Meadowlands, Gauteng, South Africa |
| Education | Texas A&M University |
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| Years active | 1989–present |
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| Spouse |
Olga Ruberio (m. 2003) |
| Awards | Duku Duku, 2002 |
Rapulana Seiphemo (born 4 November 1967)[1] is a South African actor and filmmaker. He is primarily known for his role as Tau Mogale in the long-running soap opera Generations and its continuation, Generations: The Legacy.[2]
Early life[edit]
He was born & raised in Meadowlands, Gauteng, South Africa.
Career[edit]
His career began back in 1989. He has also had starring roles in How to Steal 2 Million, Tsotsi and the sports drama Themba. He made a move from Generations: The Legacy to join Mzansi Magic's telenovela The Queen in early 2020.[3][4] Rapulana Seiphemo and His well known business Partner Kenneth Nkosi started a production company called Stepping Stone Pictures back in 2003 which they ran until 2015. Under Stepping Stone Pictures, they produced and starred in a film titled Paradise Stop. They produced a 13 part drama series for SABC 1 called Task Force as well as numerous content for Mzanzi Magic including Laugh Out Loud (LOL) and they own a school called Fumba Academy for Acting. He is making a return in Generations: The Legacy with Connie Ferguson.
Filmography[edit]
Television[edit]
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| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1994–2020; 2023–present | Generations: The Legacy | Tau Mogale | Lead |
| 1998 –2001 | Isidingo | Godlieb Mofokeng | Lead |
| 2006 | Muvhango | Pheko Mokeona | Supporting cast |
| 2020– 2022 | The Queen | Hector Sebata | Lead |
Film[edit]
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
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| 1989 | My Children My Africa | Thami Mbikwana | Starring |
| 2000 | Hijack Stories | Starring | |
| 2006 | Tsotsi | John | Supporting |
| 2008 | Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema | Lucky Kunene | Starring |
| 2011 | How to Steal 2 Million | Julius Twala Jnr | Starring |
| Tjovitjo | Bra Terror | ||
| Skeem | Uncredited | Supporting | |
| 2010 | Silent Witness | Anton Radebe | |
| White Wedding | Tumi | Starring | |
| 2012 | Room 9 | Damian | |
| 2013 | Boomba & TT | Stanley | |
| 2014 | Task Force | Joseph Ndlovu | |
| 2020 | Santan | Ferreira | Lead role |
Awards and nominations[edit]
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| Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
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| 2002 | Duku Duku | Best Actor | Tau Mogale in Generations | Won |
Personal life[edit]
Rapulana Seiphemo is married to Olga Ruberio since 2003. In February 2016 he was involved in a car accident and was hospitalized.[5]
References[edit]
- ^ "Rapulana Seiphemo". IMDb.
- ^ Kubheka, Thando. "Generations returns after hiatus". ewn.co.za. Retrieved 29 August 2020.
- ^ "Rapulana Seiphemo joins The Queen Mzansi". Zalebs.com. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "Rapulana Seiphemo makes his debut on The Queen and fans are buzzing". Briefly.co.za. Retrieved 22 May 2020.
- ^ "Rapulana Seiphemo explains his accident". Citizen. 14 March 2016. Retrieved 11 June 2020.
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