Lunga Shabalala Biography, Career, Girlfriend, The River, Net Worth

Lunga Shabalala Biography, Career, Girlfriend, The River, Net Worth

Lunga Shabalala is a South African actor, model and presenter best known for playing Lindani on The river.

Quick Facts

Real Name        :   Lunga Maseko

Gender:             : Male

Date of birth     : 22 May 1989

Place of birth    : Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Age                    : 32 Years

Ethnicity            : Black

Nationality        : South African

Occupation       :  Actor, Presenter

TV Shows          : The River. 10 over 10

Instagram         : @ lunga_shabalala

Where is Lunga Shabalala from?

Lunga Shabalala was born on the 22^nd of May 1989 in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa. He later on moved to Johannesburg where he currently resides.

Which institutions did Lunga Shabalala attend?

Lunga Shabalala enrolled at Maritzburg College and graduated with a diploma in Town Planning. After graduating from college, Lunga put aside his town planning diploma and moved to Johannesburg in order to pursue his dreams.

When did Lunga Shabalala begin modelling?

Lunga was cast in a Coca-Cola television advert as a model, shortly after he moved to Johannesburg. Afterwards, he represented his country, South Africa, in a Calvin Klein modelling competition. Lunga was then declared the face of Calvin Klein’s men’s underwear range. Lunga Shabalala was listed on Cosmo Sexiest Hunks Calendar as one of the most desirable men in 2011.

When did Lunga Shabalala get a television breakthrough?

Lunga entered a presenter’s search competition and won. He then hosted Selimathunzi for six years till 2017. On the 31st of December 2014, Lunga made his acting debut in the first season of SABC1 drama series Task Force.

Which television roles did Lunga Shabalala feature in?

1.      The Man Cave – SABC3.

2.      MasterChef  Season 1 (2015) – contestant

3.      Code Green Season 1 – as himself

4.      Eish! Saan Season 1 – as celebrity prankster

5.       ScreenTime Season 3 – as himself

6.       She’s The One Season 1 – as himself

7.      SAMA Awards 2016  – as Host

8.      The River Seasons 1 and 2 – as Lindani

Who is Lunga Shabalala’s girlfriend?

Lunga Shabalala is in a relationship with actress Thando Thabethe. They are always serving couple goals on instagram leaving their fans drooling.

What is Lunga Shabalala‘s Net worth?

Lunga Shabalala has a net worth of R 2 Million. He generates his income from modelling, acting, hosting television shows and being an event MC.