Mmabatho Montsho

Mmabatho Montsho

Actor · Director · Writer

Soweto, Gauteng, South Africa
October 19, 1983

Biography

Montsho was born in Soweto, Johannesburg. She had her senior high school education at Greenside High School and then furthered at the University of South Africa where she studied Audiovisual Multimedia. While in senior high school, Montsho was interested in Fashion. She launched her very first label Black Olive Designs after completing high school. She collaborated with her close high school friends to grow the business by designing clothes and selling them at B&B Rooftop market. In 2004, their clothing line earned public recognition at the South African fashion week. In 2006, she began her acting career, appearing as a guest on SABC 1's A Place Called Home

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Mmabatho Montsho 1

Representative Works

The List
The List
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Joko ya Hao
Joko ya Hao
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Nothing for Mahala
Nothing for Mahala
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Desmond's Not Here Anymore
Desmond's Not Here Anymore
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The Award Ceremony
The Award Ceremony
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Marxism & Period Pains
Marxism & Period Pains
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Awards and Honors

Critical Favorites

Mr. Bones 2: Back from the Past
2008Nominee

Best Performance

Mr. Bones 2: Back from the Past

uNomalanga and the Witch
2015Winner

Best Performance

uNomalanga and the Witch

The List
Nominee

Best Performance

The List

Career Highlights

Joko ya Hao
Highlight

Best Director

Joko ya Hao

Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word
2016Highlight

Best Performance

Happiness Is a Four-Letter Word

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