Siphesihle Ndaba (born 4 August 1997) is a South African actress, influencer, entrepreneur and film director. She is best known playing the starring role in most popular Mzansi Magic telenovela Gomora (2020) as Mazet.
Early life Ndaba was born in Soweto, South Africa. She went to Rhodes University where she obtained a degree of BSc in psychology, Economics and Dramatic Arts. In 2020, she graduated second time where she obtained a Honours degree in Dramatic Arts from the same higher institution.
Career Ndaba began her career in 2018 where she directed and wrote a film Skinned in Grahamstown Festival and worked as English and Economics teacher tutor while working in theatre. In 2020, she made her first television debut in one of the most popular Mzansi Magic telenovela Gomora as Mazet, playing a gangster and starring role. In late 2020, she won Hot Chick of the Year awards at the Feather Awards. In 2021, she played the lead role of Faye in a short Showmax television series Carrots. She received her first award nomination for her acting career at the 17th edition of South African Film and Television Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a telenovela for her main role as Mazet on Gomora in 2023
In 2024, Ndaba played the main role of Palesa in Killer Front Page and directed a movie namely LIL_LITH.
Endorsements Ndaba has made her first endorsement when collaborated with Nivea, a beauty brand in 2021. The following year in November 2022, she attended the Oprah Winfrey Leadership Academy for Girls, which changed her life by expanding her career and opportunities. In 2023, she bagged a brand ambassadorship Rich Mnisi x H&M alongside stars Boity, Young Stunna and Zozibini Tunzi, and she collaborated with Puma in December 2024.
Filmography Film YearTitleRoleNotes2018SkinnedHerself Director and writer 2021Carrots FayeLead role2024LIL_LITHHerself Director and producer
Television YearTitleRoleNotes2020GomoraMazetMain role2022DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice AwardsHerself Presented Favourite Personality 2024Killer Front PagePelesaMain role
Awards and nominations Year Association Category Nominated works Result Ref. 2020 Feather Awards Hot Chick of the Year Herself 2023 South African Film and Television Awards Best Supporting Actress As Mazet on Gomora
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