NYANISO’S
RESUME

Nyaniso Dzedze’s career spans over a decade in the South African acting industry. From international tours with theatre companies, lead roles on the countries biggest soapies, and well loved films, Nyaniso’s dedication to his craft is powerful and evident in his work.

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DOB 13/09/1986
NATIONALITY South African (Citizen)
HEIGHT: 1.67m
HAIR: Black
EYES: Brown
LANGUAGES: English, Xhosa, Zulu
SKILLS Acting, Singing, Dance, Choreography
WORK EXPERIENCE IN: Theatre, Dance Theatre, Dance Improvisation, Choreography, Film, Television, Voice Over

FILM/TV

“Durban Gen” (2022) supporting Dr Dhlomo

Zwo Movie

“Black is King” (2020) lead Prince / Lead Simba For Disney, Beyonce USA

”GENERATIONS: The Legacy” (2020) support ‘Luzuko’ For SABC 1 South Africa

"DREAM, The Lebo Mathosa Story” (2019) support “Themba” For BET Africa

“RHYTHM CITY” (2019) support ‘Gift Twala’ For ETV South Africa

“IKHAYA 2” (2018) support ‘MJ’ For Mzantsi Magic DSTV South Africa

"Binnelanders" (2018) feature role 'ODYN' For KykNet DSTV South Africa

"Unmarried" (2018) Supporting 'Bongani' For 1Magic DSTV South Africa

"Romeo & Romeo" (2018) Supporting 'Khaya' For Mzansi Magic South Africa

"About Him" (2018) Supporting 'Akins' For ACTV U.S based web series

"Keeping Score" (2017) Supporting 'Ntja' For SABC 2 South Africa

“High Rollers” (2017) Supporting ‘Luther Duma’ For SABC 3 South Africa

“Ashes To Ashes” (2015/2016) Lead ‘Tsietsi Namane’ (Clive Morris Productions). For ETV South Africa

“Hear Me Move” (2015) Lead ‘Muzi’ Dir. Scotness Smith (Coal Stove Productions). To be released in Ster Kinekor Cinemas

“Trapped by my wife” (2013) Lead ‘Thami’ Dir. Sanelisiwe Faba. A short film shot and produced by the MNET Magic factory for Mzansi Magic

“Ukhamba” (2013) Lead Dir. Magalela Mtshali

48-Hour Film Festival (South Africa) – (2011) Lead Dir. Belinda Belsack. A National festival where participants around the country are given just two days to write a script, cast, shoot and edit a short film around one prop given, as well as a line and genre.

THEATRE

“Nailed” (2019) - (Market Theatre, Johannesburg) Dir. Mpho Molepo

"One Night In Miami" (2018) - (Market Theatre, Johannesburg) Dir. James Ngcobo

"ONE" (2017) - (The Bargehouse, London) Lead Dir. Yana Fay / Vela Souls

“Shape” (2016) – (Sandton at the Square) Lead Dir. Greg Homman

“Thirst” (2008/2009/2012) - (Market Theatre) Lead Dir. James Ngcobo. Invited in 2012 to the Afro-vibes festival in Holland and the UK.

“Uhami Aji” – Musical (2011) - (State Theatre) Lead Choreo. /Dir. Thabo Rapoo /Nthati Moshesh

“Wounded Bull” (2011) - (Pop Art) Lead Dir. Thato Cele

“Notes To Beverly” (2010) - (Wits Education campus) Solo Dir. Khutjo Bakunzi. Composed. Bernette Mulungu

DANCE - THEATRE

"ONE" (2017) - (WITS South Africa) Lead Dir. Yana Fay / Vela Souls

“Unknown Equations” (2012) - (Dance factory) Trio (Lead) Choreo. Irvan Theme. International

"Reach Our Soul” (2010 -2011) – (Europe) Lead Choreo. /Dir. Yann Lheureux. Taken to 3 Euro countries, 5 cities (Germany, France, Spain) And Montreal (Canada)

CHOREOGRAPHY

“Isicelo” (2014) Choreography for State Of Emergency Ltd. In association with AfroVibes Festival

“Outsurance” (2012) (Silent film) television commercials. Choreo. /Dir. Ashley Taylor

“Notes To Beverly” (2010) – Wits Education campus. Solo Composed: Bernet Mulungu, Directed: Khutjo Bakunzi

“Tritonoal Love triangle” (2010) - Wits, Atrium. Duet Composed: Kgosana Monchusi

“Pain… Accepting” - Wits, Atrium (2010) Solo Composed: Kgosana Monchusi

TELEVISION

”FNB” (2019) Voice commercial

”African Bank” (2019) Voice commercial

“Dettol” (2019) Health product commercial

"Ingrams" (2018) Skin care commercial

"Brothers for Life" (2017) HIV awareness campaign

"Castle Free" (2017) Beer commercial

"Discovery Insure" (2017) Car insurance commercial

“McDonalds” (2013) Grand spicy Crispy burger commercial

“MICROSOFT Officeless Guy” (2013) Youtube commercial for Microsoft office 365

Microsoft Office 365 Brand ambassador for the Roadshow and National campaign South Africa

VOICE WORK: Radio advertisements since 2009, “federal and Mutual” (2010), “I-wyze” – Xhosa (2010), “FNB” – XHOSA (2010), “Coca-cola – ten-ten” – XHOSA (2009), “SABC, T.V licences” – XHOSA (2009), “Government – economic changes awareness” – XHOSA (2009)