Somizi Buyani Mhlongo was born on 23 December 1972 and is a South African television presenter, socialite and fashion designer.
24 Facts About Somizi Mhlongo
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Somizi Buyani Mhlongo was born on 23 December 1972, in Soweto, the largest township in Johannesburg, to South African actress Mary Twala and actor and comedian Ndaba Mhlongo.
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Somizi Mhlongo had one sibling, a brother named Archie, who was fatally stabbed in 1985.
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Somizi Mhlongo's acting career began when he was 13, appearing on the film Scavengers in 1987.
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Somizi Mhlongo appeared in films including Kein Himmel uber Afrika and Cry, the Beloved Country.
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Somizi Mhlongo was featured on the television series Tarzan: The Epic Adventures in 1996.
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Somizi Mhlongo's biggest judging duty was when he was appointed as the new judge for the eleventh season of Idols South Africa.
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Somizi Mhlongo was a lead judge on the former SABC 1 competition show Dance Your Butt Off alongside actress and dancer Khabonina Qubeka.
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In 2016, Mhlongo premiered his reality show Living the Dream with Somizi which aired on Mzansi Magic.
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Somizi Mhlongo hosted various award shows notably being the South African Music Awards where he co-hosted for 3 consecutive years.
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Somizi Mhlongo co-hosted KZN Entertainment Awards on 15 December 2020 with Pearl Thusi.
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Somizi Mhlongo choreographed various award shows and events including Miss South Africa, Metro FM Music Awards, South African Music Awards and the Channel O Music Video Awards.
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Somizi Mhlongo danced, and was a choreographer for the gospel choir Joyous Celebration.
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Somizi Mhlongo then endorsed with the Department of Water and Sanitation later that year.
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Somizi Mhlongo endorsed McDonald's South Africa in being the face of McCafe Coach Sessions.
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On 29 June 2017, Somizi Mhlongo released his autobiographical book named Dominoes, Unbreakable Spirit.
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Somizi Mhlongo co-wrote the book along with journalist and author Lesley Mofokeng.
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Somizi Mhlongo incorporated in Kwaito and gospel for his song releases in the 2000s, which critically and commercially failed.
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In 2021, Somizi Mhlongo recorded as a featured artist in Vusi Nova's song "Ntandane", from his Gospel-influenced album, Ngumama.
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Somizi Mhlongo dated actress Palesa Madisakwane while in a relationship with an unnamed man.
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Madisakwane and Somizi Mhlongo welcomed their first child, Bahumi Madisakwane, on 19 February 1995.
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Somizi Mhlongo later described himself as gay, and the relationship with Madisakwane ended.
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Somizi Mhlongo proposed to Motaung while on their vacation in Paris, France.
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In March 2023, Somizi Mhlongo withdrew his divorce from Motaung, because it was revealed that their marriage was not legal in the eyes of the law, despite having a public wedding.