Linda Sokhulu is a South African actress. In 2014, she received

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nomination at the 10th Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Career

Starting in 2004, Sokhulu played "Cleo Khuzwayo" in '' Generations''. In 2013, Sokhulu starred in her first feature film, ''Felix'', and played the role of the mother of an aspiring teenage saxophonist. She got nominated for best actress at SAFTA and

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. The film also won awards at

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, where it was described as "a worthy contender with any Hollywood blockbuster". In 2007, she played "Nomathemba" in local soap ''Ubizo: The Calling''. In 2008, she play "Pamela" in ''Sokhulu & Partners''. On 27 January 2022, Sokhulu joined the cast of '' 7de Laan'' in a contract starring role.

Filmography

* ''

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'' * '' Generations'' (2004 - 2007) * ''A Place Called Home'' (2006) * ''Ubizo: The Calling'' (2007) * ''Shreds and Dreams'' (2010 & 2014) * ''Felix'' (2013) * ''Rhythm City'' (2019) * Umkhokha (2021) * '' 7de Laan'' (2022)

Accolades

* 2012 Golden Horn Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role in a TV drama * 2016 Golden Horn Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role in a TV drama * 2016 Golden Horn Award for Best Supporting Actress in a TV soap * 2017 Golden Horn Award for Best Actress in a Lead Role in a TV drama *

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Personal life

Sokhulu was born on September 13, 1976 in

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, however she spent her formative years in

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. She attended St. Anne's Diocesan College in

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near Pietermaritzburg (1990-1993) before attending

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in 1994 then studied fashion at

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References

External links

* {{DEFAULTSORT:Sokhulu, Linda 1976 births South African television actresses South African film actresses Living people University of South Africa alumni Cambridge College alumni People from Durban People from uMlalazi Local Municipality