‘Deeply humbled’: Minnie scores first award nomination as actress

Media personality and businesswoman Minnie Dlamini has landed her first award nomination as an actress, and she is overjoyed.

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MINNIE DLAMINI BAGS BEST SUPPORTING ACTRESS NOMINATION

The mom-of-one, who made her acting comeback with a big screen debut in the chick flick movie: The Honeymoon, has been nominated for The Simon “Mabhunu” Sabela Film and Television Awards in the best supporting actress category. She is nominated alongside Baby Cele, Thokozile Gumede, and Mandisa Vilakazi.

Taking to her Instagram to share the great news, the former

“I just found out I’m nominated for best supporting actress for my role in the @honeymoonmovie!!!! I am so deeply humbled 😭 My first movie role and my comeback to acting couldn’t be sweeter 🙏🏾Best early birthday present ever!!! Congratulations to the @honeymoonmovie 🎬🎬🎬@kznfilm, “she wrote.

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WHO ELSE IS NOMINATED?

The Simon “Mabhunu” Sabela Film and Television Awards recognise outstanding achievement and excellence within the South African Film and Television industry, focusing on KwaZulu-Natal.

The main event will be held on Saturday, 22 July, under the theme, “Honoring Excellence – A Decade of Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards”.

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Best Actress – Film

• Londiwe Shange – Ngikhona
• Lungelo Mpangase as Nozie – Uthando Lwethu
• Sibongokuhle Nkosi – Valley of a Thousand Hills

Best Actor – Film

• Fanele Zulu as Joe – Uthando Lwethu
• Ben Voss – Bonsai
• Shaan Nathoo as Baboo- Kings of Mulberry Street: Let Love Reign

Best Actress – TV

• Mbalenhle Mavimbela as Hlomu Zulu- The Wife
• Jo-Anne Reyneke as Lwandle Phakathwayo- The Estate
• Nelisiwe Sibiya as Dr Mbali Mthethwa-Durban Gen
• Nompilo Maphumulo as Nosipho- Uzalo

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Best Actor – TV

• Ntando Mncube as Mhlengi – Isifiso
• Sdumo Mtshali as Muzi Phakathwayo – The Estate
• Sphesihle Vazi as Mlungisi Khoza – The Queen
• Thembinkosi Mthembu as Mabutho – The River