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
He was born & raised in Meadowlands, Gauteng, South Africa.
Career
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
Television
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Year | Film | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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
| Year | Award Ceremony | Prize | Nominated work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2002 | Duku Duku | Best Actor | Tau Mogale in Generations | Won |
Personal life
Rapulana Seiphemo is married to Olga Ruberio since 2003. In February 2016 he was involved in a car accident and was hospitalized.[5]
References
- ^ "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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