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Chiedza Mhende
Zimbabwean actress
Chi Mhende | |
|---|---|
| Born | Charlene Chiedza Kudzai Mhende 19 October Harare, Zimbabwe |
| Nationality | Zimbabwean |
| Other&#;names | Chi |
| Alma&#;mater | AFDA Cape Town |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, voice artist |
| Years&#;active | –present |
| Height | &#;m (5&#;ft 9&#;in) |
Charlene Chiedza 'Chi' Kudzai Mhende (born 19 October ), is a Zimbabweanactress, director and voice over artist.[1] She is best known for shocking audiences with her convincing male portrayal of 'Wandile Radebe' on the South African soap opera Generations.
Personal life
Mhende was born on 19 October in Harare, Zimbabwe.[2]
Career
In , she joined the South African soap opera Generations where she played the role 'Wandile Radebe', a male role.[3] The show became a hit and continued to 4 seasons including episodes.[4]
In , Mhende moved to Cape Town to study at The School for the Creative Economy.
Wandile on generations biography definition M-Net Series Showcase. Audience Network. Categories : Living people 21st-century Zimbabwean actresses Zimbabwean film actresses Zimbabwean television actresses births. Chiedza Mhende: History, Bio, Photo.She started theater acting with the role 'Lady Capulet' in an Artscape production Romeo and Juliet. With the brilliant performance in it, she was selected for many theater plays such as K. Sello Duiker's The Quiet Violence of Dreams, JM Coetzee's Waiting for the Barbarians, A Midsummer Night's Dream, Taming of the Shrew, The Comedy of Errors, and Richard III.
She made the appearance in Generations:The Legacy where she played a male role.[1] In she won the award for the Best Actress at AFDA awards.[5]
She later worked with organisations such as the 'Bonfire Improv Theatre Company' and the 'Zakheni Arts Therapy Foundation' and contribute to the drama in South Africa.
She is also renowned as the voice of 'Siyaya' and Al Jazeera's global health series 'Lifelines'.
Wandile on generations biography definition psychology The Home Channel. Comedy Central UK. All favourite actors ». Show Reviews.In , Mhende made her maiden cinema appearance with the film Love the One You Love. The film had its premier at the Durban International Film Festival where she has played the role 'Sandile' where she became the Best Actress.[1] In , she was nominated for Promising Young Artist award at Africa Movie Academy Awards.[5]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Generations | Wandile Radebe | TV series | ||
| The Tunnel | Monica | Short film | ||
| Love the One You Love | Terri | Film | ||
| Bridging Waters | Narrator | TV Mini–Series documentary | ||
| Homeland | Aide | TV series | ||
| Scribblings | Viva | Short film | ||
| Siyaya: Come Wild with Us | Narrator | TV series documentary | ||
| Lazy Susan | Susan | Short film | ||
| Jamillah and Aladdin | Physician | TV series | ||
| Detour | Hospital Receptionist | TV series | ||
| Queen Sono | Miri Dube | TV series |