Biography
Ntobeko Sishi (born in 1998) is a South African actor and musician. He is best known for starring as the son of Mondli and Gladys in the Mzansi Magic telenovela Gomora.
Though appearing on Gomora is his debut television role, he has made an impression. He has charmed many with his looks, while his talent adds the sauce. Many anticipate more of his screen appearance.
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| Full Name: | Ntobeko Senzesihle Sishi |
| Born: | 1998 (age 24 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Durban, KwaZulu-Natal |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Education: | Economics and Finance |
| Alma mater: | University of Cape Town |
| Occupation: | Actor, Musician |
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| Salary: | R35 000 |
| Net Worth: | R2.8 million |
Early Life
Ntobeko Sishi was born in 1998 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. Though he has not disclosed the identity of his parents, it is obvious they supported him throughout his academic journey.
Education
Sishi matriculated in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He graduated with flying colors and enrolled at the University of Cape Town to obtain a Bachelor of Commerce in Economics and Finance. He also holds a Management and Entrepreneurship studies diploma.
Career
Acting
In the Mzansi Magic telenovela Gomora, he plays the son of Mondli and Glady – Ntobeko. His character sought the love he couldn’t get at home in all the wrong places.
The actor had made earlier appearances on screen. He presented the SABC2 show Hectic Nine-9, which he joined in May 2019.
From June to September 2018, he was a cast member of the SABC 2 high school drama Signal High.
Gomora
On Gomora, he plays the role of a troubled son who wanted love but got less from his home. So he looked outside to get loved and appreciated.
The actor auditioned for the same production company that makes Gomora when they do Nkululelo.
Though, he couldn’t get the role because they wanted someone fluent in Xhosa while he is Zulu. He impressed the judges, so they kept his audition takes.
When they sought a person to play Ntokozo, he received a call for an audition. After putting up another performance on the show, he got the role.
Songs
Apart from acting, Ntobeko is also a budding musician. He sings alternative RnB with a touch of AfroBeats and Hip Hop. His songs are available on streaming sites. His song ‘Either Way’ is in Blood & Water season 2. Some of his songs include:
- IDC
- All Night
- Nothing New
- What You Need
- Either Way
Personal Life
Teeth
The handsome actor has got many interested in his looks. The Gomora makes his appearance a priority. Ntobeko used braces on his teeth in one of his pictures, and his crushes discovered it.
The braces look perfect on his teeth, and people couldn’t hold back their admiration.
Car
Ntobeko Sishi owns a car but leaves fans and followers guessing the model. He shares the interior and partly the exterior of his ride.
In one of his pictures, Sishi lay on his ride looking up to the style and captioned, “things are looking up, glory to the most high.”
Salary
His groundbreaking performance on the soap opera Gomora has triggered a lot of questions about his pay. Viewers want to know if his salary corresponds with his payment.
Ntobeko is one of the most paid actors on Gomora. He earns R35 000 every month. He has been on the show since its inception.
Net Worth
Ntobeko Sishi is a well-paid actor and adds music to his income streams. He earns from music sales on streaming sites – like Apple Music and YouTube.
The budding actor has a net worth of R2.8 million as of September 2022.