Who is Hleziphi from Uzalo: Sibongiseni Shezi biography

Sibongiseni shezi (born 17 March 1993) is a South African actress best known for her role on Uzalo as Hleziphi. In this article we will look into her life and career.

Biography profile of Sibongiseni Shezi

Sibongiseni shezi - Hleziphi from Uzalo
Sibongiseni shezi – Hleziphi from Uzalo

Name: Sibongiseni Shezi
Born: 17 March 1993 (age 30)
Birth place: Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Education: AFDA (BA Live Performance)
Height: 1.53m
Occupation: Actor
Known for: Hleziphi from Uzalo
Net worth: $80,000
Nationality: South African

Background and education

Sibongiseni Shezi, a South African actress best known for her starring role as Hleziphi on Uzalo, was born on March 17, 1993. She was raised in KwaZulu Natal, Durban, where she was born.

Sibongiseni Shezi as a child
Sibongiseni Shezi as a child

Little is known about Sibongiseni aka Hleziphi from Uzalo’s primary or high school education, but it is well known that she graduated from AFDA. She received a Bachelor of Arts in Live Performance Cum Laude at graduation.

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Sibongiseni Shezi Career

She plays Hleziphi on Uzalo
She plays Hleziphi on Uzalo

After graduating from AFDA, Sibongiseni shezi joined Uzalo via auditions. She started as schooling actor, meaning she was learning the acting business, and was given the supporting role on Uzalo as Hleziphi.

Sibongiseni had a leading role in a South African film called "Tokoloshi - the calling".
Sibongiseni had a leading role in a South African film called “Tokoloshi – the calling”.

But before auditioning for Hleziphi on Uzalo, Sibongiseni passed through different stages of growth in the acting industry. She acted in the following TV shows before coming to Uzalo; Inkunzi, KwaGhebhezi, Missing, Ordinary People, Reincarnation, Run and The last Dance. In 2020, Sibongiseni had a leading role in a South African film called “Tokoloshi – the calling”.

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Achievements and awards

Sibongiseni shezi is quite an ambitious young woman and for that reason she has achieved quite a lot too. The Hleziphi character of Uzalo has won for herself awards in the acting business.

Hleziphi from Uzalo
Hleziphi from Uzalo

In 2019, the actress collected an award at Simon Sabela awards, she walked away with Best actress award for outstanding performance in the AFDA Durban 2018 Feature Film, “Run”. As she competes against seasoned actresses in the category, she considers it remarkable achievement.

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Salary and Networth

The Uzalo upcoming star and supporting actor Sibongiseni is now earning about R25 000 to R30 000 per month. Her Networth is also awesome. The Uzalo star’s Networth is about $80 000 dollars which is R1 300 000 south African rands.

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