Biography
Lungelo Mpangase (born September 26, 1995) is a South African model, influencer, and actress. She has appeared in many well-known television shows and productions.
Television viewers are familiar with her face on series like eHostela, where she played Khethiwe.
The actress became one of the best on the Mzansi Magic series Mzali Wam, where she played high school student Ntokozo.
Mpangase plays Poppy Tshabalala in the Mzansi Magic telenovela Lingashoni. She joined the television series in season one. She is also one of the South African hottest and most classy models.
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| Full Name: | Lungelo Mpangase |
| Born: | September 26, 1995 (age 27 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Ladysmith, South Africa |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Education: | Law |
| Occupation: | Actress, model, influencer |
| Years Active: | 2017-date |
| Known for: | Khethiwe on eHostela |
| Hair Color: | Black |
| Eye Color: | Brown |
Early Life
Lungelo Mpangase was born on September 26, 1995, in South Africa.
Education
Lungelo is a qualified lawyer. She obtained a bachelor’s degree in law in 2017. After graduation, she had a one-year course in Aviation or Airways Management and operations at EP Aviation training.
Career
The actress has been in the entertainment industry since 2017. She landed a lead role in the Mzansi Magic drama series eHostela.
On the show, she played a young woman who aspires to become a maskandi star, Khethiwe. Later, she became a cast member in the Mzansi Original Movie Themba Lam.
The movie is about a man who sponsored the academics of his lover after landing a high-paying commercial, only for the tables to turn.
Graduates of M-Net’s Magic in Motion Academy made the movie. In 2020, the actress starred as Ntokozo in the Mzansi Magic drama series Mzali Wam.
Her character gets entangled in an elaborate human trafficking ring involving her biological mother.
It first aired on 1Magic on January 2, 2021. She was a nominee for Best supporting actress at the Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film and Television Awards.
Lingashoni
Lungelo Mpangase became a cast member of the 1magic series playing Poppy Tshabalala. Her character is Puleng’s sister, and her mother is MaBreee. Her family crushed her Puleng life after some years.
Her mother holds anyone who brings money to their home in high regard. She wants her daughter Poppy to date men who are rich and ditch the idea of love.
But Poppy ditched the idea and continued to follow her heart. Her mother is not happy about it.
Personal Life
Lungelo had a car accident that almost claimed her life. She was in a near-death situation after sustaining an injured spine.
The unfortunate event happened in 2019 and made her stay off work for months. With time she recovered and continued with her work.
Car
In November 2021, the celebrated actress purchased a Mercedes Benz car worth R1 million. Lungelo took to social media to express her joy in words and shared some pictures.
Controversy
In May 2021, a fellow actress allegedly physically attacked the Lungelo. The attack happened on the set of her new movie in the large township of Vosloorus in Gauteng.
Social Media
The actress is proud of herself and her mom’s work. She posts on social media about her lifestyle, fun moments, and career. Lungelo shares sultry pictures of her.
On August 27, 2022, the curvy actress shared pictures of her at the beach dressed in swim wears.
Net Worth
Lungelo Mpangase is a model, brand influencer, and actress. She has worked with top brands like Eyelegance as an ambassador.
The celebrated actress has spent over five years as an actress and has earned a fortune. She has a net worth of R3.4 million as of November 2022.
Filmography
- eHostela as Khethiwe
- Lingashoni as Poppy Tshabalala
- Mzali Wami as Ntokozo
- Themba Lam as Herself
- Idlozi as Herself