Bonko Khoza

Bonko Cosmo Khoza (born 13 August 1991) is a South African actor, director and producer. He is known for his breakthrough role of Mqhele Zulu in the Showmax drama series The Wife. Khoza's film debut was in the 2015 feature film Necktie Youth, for which he received a nomination for Best Actor at the Tribeca Film Festival. His other films includes Beautifully Broken (2018), Office Invasion (2022), The Woman King (2022), Heart of the Hunter (2024) and The Drop (2024). Quotes I think there is a terrible stigma around producers underpaying people and I might put my head on the chopping block here, but the ecosystem is not that strong Most of our legends die broke because, number one, it's not that glamorous, the fees aren't that great, and secondly, we don't have royalties It's crazy that the perception is that when someone sees you on TV, they think that you're making a crap ton of money, I don't know why human perception is that 'because I am public, I am rich'. I am never dictated by what other people think, not that I couldn't care less, I love an audience, I went to a theatre school, we engage with the audience, but my art is not measured by how someone else feels. Being human is my job, everytime someone books me, I have to draw from the actual reality of it, and if I haven't lived the actual reality of it, there is nothing to draw from Bonko Khoza opens up about life, fame and the pitfalls of the South African entertainment industry, 20 August 2025, IOL, by Alyssia Birjalal When you’re most comfortable, you’ve got nothing to complain about. But things like passion come from the inside, it is who you are, it’s an expression of your true self. Retrospection and bravery are important where passion is involved The audience can then push the industry towards something different. The audience needs to start playing with their appetite and choosing different types of content Study first, treat the art with respect and it will pay you back with longevity and substance. Put in the work and the time. Believe in your dreams, trust in God and don’t forget to pray Bonko Khoza On Playing Mqhele, Following His Passion And Upcoming Projects, February 1,2022, by B Kool Media External Links 7182449 Category:Living people Category:Actors from South Africa Category:1991 births