Jessica Ayanda Nkosi born 20 January 1990 is a South African actress and TV presenter, best known for her leading roles in M-Net commissioned telenovelas Isibaya, Ayeye and recently The Queen.
Jessica Nkosi
Born Jessica Ayanda Nkosi
January 20, 1990 (age 31)
Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Nationality South African
Alma mater University of Kwazulu-Natal
Occupation Actress Presenter
Years active 2013 – Present
Notable work Isibaya, Ayeye, The Queen
Spouse(s) Tk Dlamini
Children 1
Contents
1Early life
2Personal life
3Career
3.1Acting
3.2MC and Presenting
3.3Brand Ambassador
4References
5External links
Early life
Jessica Nkosi was born in Empangeni, KwaZulu-Natal to Jabu Nkosi and Nhlanhlayethu Ntuli. Nkosi moved to Eshowe, KwaZulu-Natal after the separation of her parents. While Nkosi was in Grade 11, her father died from Hodgkin’s Lymphoma. Nkosi attended the University of KwaZulu-Natal. Although she began her studies pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Law, she later switched to studies toward a Bachelor’s Degree in Drama and Performing Arts from which she graduated in 2012.
Personal life
On September 2018, Nkosi and her partner Uzalo actor, Ntokozo Dlamini welcomed their daughter, Namisa Dlamini.
Career
Acting
In 2013, Jessica Nkosi debuted her acting career with the role of Qondisile on the South African telenovela Isibaya. Her role in the show made Jessica Nkosi a household name. In 2015, she starred as Eve on Mzansi Magic’s Ayeye. In 2020, Jessica began her new role as Thando Sebata on the popular South African telenovela, The Queen.
MC and Presenting
In 2017, Nkosi made her TV presenter debut as co-host on BET’s A-List alongside her Isibaya co-star Nomzamo Mabtha. Nkosi has made appearances on numerous award shows such as the Channel O Music Video Awards, the MTV Africa Music Awards, V-Entertainment and other shows. She has appeared on variety shows such as MTV’s Lip Sync Battle Africa as a celebrity guest. Nkosi first appeared on Our Perfect Wedding show as a guest presenter and later went on to host the show for the next season.
Brand Ambassador
Durban Tourism – Ambassador
Clinique – Global Ambassador
Volvo – Ambassador
G.H. Mumm – Ambassador