Yonda Thomas (born 1 December 1985) is a South African actor. He is best known for the roles in the films and television serials: Seriously Single, Mrs Right Guy, The Jakes Are Missing and Happiness ever after.
Personal life He was born on 1 December 1985 in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. He was raised by a single mother.
He is married to Taz Emerans, a medical doctor.
Career He obtained a bachelor's degree in Public Administration. After graduating, he moved to Johannesburg in 2008 to become a diplomat. However, during this period, he participated in SABC 1's acting competition 'Class Act' under the guidance of one of his friends. Later he got the opportunity to play the leading role in drama series Fallen telecast in SABC 1. His maiden acting came through the television series Wild at Heart in 2011. In the serial, he played the role 'Matthew'. In 2015, he played the role 'Detective Miles' in the film The Jakes Are Missing. In 2016, he joined the SABC 3 series Isidingo, with the role 'police officer Majola'.
In August 2020, he starred in the sex comedy film Seriously Single co-directed by Katleho Ramaphakela and Rethabile Ramaphakela. It was released on 31 July 2020 on Netflix.
Partial filmography Year Film Role Genre Ref. 2011 Wild at Heart Matthew TV series 2013 Previously on Childrens Hospital Africa Video short 2015 The Jakes Are Missing Detective Miles Film 2016 Mrs Right Guy Lesego the Stripper Film 2016 Doubt Sanele TV series 2017 Madiba Nelson – Teen TV mini-series 2020 Isidingo: The Need Detective Majola Soap Opera 2020 How to Ruin Christmas: The Wedding Khaya Manqele TV series 2020 Seriously Single Max Film 2021Happiness ever afterYondaFilm 2021Generations: The Legacy Lelethu MalingaSoap Opera2022RedemptionDetective SabeloDaily drama 2026One Piece Season 2IgaramTV series
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