About Artist
Tebogo Malope is a famous South African filmmaker and director. Born in Soweto, he is known for directing Netflix's first African original series, "Queen Sono." He also directed "Rise: The Siya Kolisi Story," a moving documentary about the first Black captain of the Springboks rugby team.
Lately, Malope directed the 2026 historical film "Studying Under the Barrel of a Gun," which tells the story of student resistance during apartheid. He also won a 2024 SAFTA award for directing the popular telenovela "Outlaws."
Beyond TV and film, Malope directs major commercials for brands like Nando's and KFC. He has also worked on global documentary projects featuring world leaders like Barack Obama. He is passionate about mentoring young local talent on his film sets.
Country
South Africa
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Tebogo Malope's personality, appearance and style
