Letuka Dlamini Biography: All You Need To Nkow

Letuka Dlamini Biography

Born and raised in Soweto, Letuka Dlamini was inspired by many acting stars from a young age. However, one actor stood out for him – Jim Carrey, particularly his performance in ‘The Mask’. As a child, Letuka would watch Carrey and think, ‘Yo! This is fantastic’. He loved making faces and pretending to be whatever character he saw on the screen.

The Breakthrough Role: ‘Hope’

Letuka Dlamini is well known for his role as Dumisani, the pastor’s kid, in the hit show ‘Hope’. This role marked a significant milestone in his journey in the entertainment industry.

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The Reality of Acting in South Africa

Despite his success, Letuka Dlamini has a realistic view of the acting industry in South Africa. He has a background in IT studies and, although he is currently a writer, actor, and director, he doesn’t believe that acting is a viable career in this country yet. This belief stems from the fact that an actor needs to be working in about two or three productions just to break even financially. Only a select few make a comfortable living out of it. For Letuka, acting is something you do because you genuinely love it.

Beyond Acting: Letuka Dlamini’s Other Endeavors

In addition to his acting career, Letuka Dlamini is also the executive director of a YouTube sitcom. He spends his free time talking to people, giving talks to youth groups, and even in schools to encourage them to never give up and follow their dreams. He aspires to work with influential figures like Tebogo Malope, James Gunn, Christopher Nolan, and Denzel Washington, whose work he finds uplifting and substantial.

‘Lockdown Heights’: A Social Media Sensation

Letuka Dlamini is part of the world’s first ever Insta novella, ‘Lockdown Heights’, the brainchild of actor Ayanda Makayi. The show, which has become a social media sensation, stars local actors and actresses depicting the lives of individuals living in an apartment block in Johannesburg during the national lockdown. Letuka helped conceptualize some of the ideas of the show, became part of the creative team, and took on the role of Okwesi.

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A Message to the Youth

Letuka Dlamini has a heartfelt message for young boys: God loves you, He’s there, He’s listening, and they must reach out and ask for help. He believes that one of his biggest mistakes as a young person was trying to do everything himself. He encourages the youth to study their craft and themselves as individuals. He advises them not to rush and to take the time to learn.

Current and Future Projects

Letuka Dlamini is currently directing a YouTube sitcom called ‘The Brazinto Show’, which they are shooting this week. He continues to shoot with ‘Lockdown Heights’ and has a new Instagram talk show every Sunday at 5pm called ‘Controvarsity’, which deals with controversy and all the little grey areas of life. The first episode premiered on Sunday, August 09, 2020. We look forward to seeing more of him on our screens!

As of late he was features on Gomora and he killed his character to perfection.

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