Biography
Linda Sebezo (born November 11, 1964) is a South African dancer, singer, and actress. She is best known for portraying Lillian in the Mzansi Magic soap opera Isibaya.
The actress has appeared in many other television shows like Gold Diggers, Greed & Desires, and Generations. She has featured in over forty local television shows since her acting debut.
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| Full Name: | Linda Lorraine Sebezo |
| Born: | November 11, 1964 (age 58 years old) |
| Origin: | Rockville, Soweto |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Occupation: | Actress |
| Years active: | 1980-date |
| Known for: | Lillian in Isibaya |
| Children: | 2 |
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| Net Worth: | R4.5 million |
Early Life
Linda Sebezo was born on November 11, 1964, in South Africa and is from Rockville, Soweto. Her parents wanted her to be a nurse.
Though, her parents showed signs of worry about entering the entertainment industry. She was able to convince them, and they accepted.
Her father, who used to be a performer, gave her the go-ahead after seeing her performance in Gibson Kente’s plays. After seeing her perform, her father cried and admitted she got the talent.
Career
Linda Sebezo made her acting debut in 1980 on Gibson Kente Productions. After exhibiting high-class acting skills, she has landed many roles and toured the world.
The veteran actress appeared in the soap opera Generations as Maude Mazibuko. She has featured in other shows like Isidingo, Soul Buddyz, Muvhango, and Hlala Kwabafileyo.
Later in 2009, Sebezo directed two of Gibson Kente’s plays: The Call and Mfowethu. She is also interested in developing younger talents into singers, dancers, and actors.
Linda played the starring role in the e.tv drama series eKasi: Our Stories in 2010. Two years later, she reappeared in another role as Mrs. Letoaba.
Starring Ma Josephine Rannko in the Mzansi Magic sitcom Samsokolo followed in 2013. In 2014, she guest starred in an episode of the SABC1 docu-drama Ngempela.
The same year, Linda starred as Mama J in the SABC1 drama series Sticks and Stones.
In 2017, the veteran actress starred as an ex-beauty queen who dwells on her past achievements, Sis Dina, in the SABC1 sitcom Rented Family.
Stage Plays
- Money Maker
- Location 1973
- iPi Ntombi
- Julius Caesar
- Ababemi
- Ziyabheda
- Things Are Bad Mzala
- Wemame
- What A Shame
- She Fears The Night
- No Peace In The Family
- Mfowethu
- The GK’s
- Hungry Spoon
- Die Pakkamer
Personal Life
Linda Sebezo is a proud mother of two children. She raises her children as a single parent and never says anything about her partner or baby daddy.
Her daughter, Thandi Sebezo, wants to be an entertainer and owns a hair-selling business.
Her son Fezile Sebezo is soft-spoken and wants to be a gospel singer. Each of her children is happy to be a member of her family. Having a mother like her is a gift.
House
In 2008, the veteran actress lost her house in Cleveland, Johannesburg, South Africa. Earlier, she found herself in the wrong claws of the law for having a Mandrax worth R5 million.
Linda spent three months in Sun City Prison. She made a positive impact on the lives of other inmates. Her cellmates learned how to sing, act, and dance from her.
When she left prison, she had no job. To save the little remaining on her, Sebezo moved into a one-bedroom apartment.
Face Condition
As veteran actress Linda Sebezo continues to age, viewers could not help but notice changes on her face.
Aging has a way of telling on the face, and TV viewers notice it on her. The actress goes for routine face treatment and body massages.
Social Profile
Many who want to see more of her off-screen lifestyle go to social media. On Instagram, Linda Sebezo shows more about her personal life, from therapy sessions to outings.
The television personality also shares beautiful pictures of her dressing. On December 30, 2021, she posted herself gorgeously dressed in a Xhosa attire. She has over 45.3k followers.
Net Worth
Linda Sebezo has spent over forty-two years in the television and film industry. She has made an immeasurable contribution. She has a net worth of R4.5 million as of September 2022.
Filmography
| Zabalaza as Ma Betty |
| Rockville as MaMoloi |
| Tshisa as Maggie |
| SAFTAs as Presenter |
| The Mayor as Grace Lekalakala |
| Rented Family as Sis’ Dina |
| The Estate as Goniwe Phakathwayo |
| Skwizas as Mam Angie |
| The Black Door as Rebecca Rebs Mabuza |
| Mzee wa Two Six as Thandi |
| The Bantu Hour as Cast Member |
| Backstage as Guest Star |
| Thandeka’s Diary as Mrs Dube |
| It’s Complicated as Khayakazi |
| Sticks and Stones as Mama J |
| Kwa Mamazala as Mam’Sheila |
| Soul Buddyz as Thami’s Mother |
| Greed & Desire as Sharon Dlamini |
| Single Galz as Sis Pinky |
| Ngempela as Maria |
| ‘Sgudi ‘Snaysi as Bubblegum |
| eKasi: Our Stories as Nondumiso |
| Side Dish as Ma Monaheng |
| Abo Mzala as Mrs Tshabalala |
| Samsokolo as Ma Josephine Rannko |
| Ambitions as Khobi Maxeke |
| Ses’Top La as Phumi’s Mom |
| eHostela as Captain Moloi |
| Rhythm City as Belinda / Dolly |
| Gauteng Maboneng as Gogo |
| Lockdown as Maki Magwaza |
| Generations as Maude Mazibuko |
| Muvhango as Guest Star |
| Gold Diggers as Gogo Singo |
| Ring of Lies as Thandeka |
| A Place Called Home as Guest Star |
| Intersexions as Agnes |
| Gaz’lam as Sis Bee |
| Isibaya as Lillian |
| Black Tax as Lindi |
| Isidingo as Guest Star |