★ HOW OLD IS SOMIZI MHLONGO?
Somizi Mhlongo is 53 years old, born December 23, 1972 in ZA · Capricorn.
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About
Somizi Mhlongo broke through as a dancer and actor in South Africa's 1992 musical-political film Sarafina!, then became a pivotal choreographer for the 2010 FIFA World Cup and 2013 Africa Cup of Nations. Born December 23, 1972, in South Africa, he expanded into television and film roles across multiple genres. His Capricorn drive for structural mastery shaped his transition from performance to large-scale event direction.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Somizi Buyani Mhlongo's breakthrough came through Sarafina!, the 1992 musical and political film that gave him initial prominence. He parlayed that profile into a dual career as choreographer and screen actor. His most visible choreographic work came as lead choreographer for the 2010 FIFA World Cup opening and closing ceremonies and the 2013 Africa Cup of Nations—roles that positioned him as a major force in South African spectacle design. Beyond those marquee projects, Mhlongo appeared in the 1995 drama film Cry, the Beloved Country and took on recurring television work across shows including Idols South Africa and V Entertainment. Born December 23, 1972, in South Africa, Mhlongo embodies the Life Path 9 tendency toward humanitarian creative scale—moving from intimate performance to ceremonies serving millions [F1, enrichments.lifePath]. As an actor and media personality, he navigated South African entertainment across dance, film, and broadcast mediums. His Capricorn sun inclines toward discipline and structural vision, traits evident in his transition from dancing in a single feature to orchestrating national-stage choreography.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Somizi Mhlongo's entry point was the 1992 film Sarafina!, a musical-political drama that launched his career as both performer and emerging choreographer. No documented pre-Sarafina! work appears in available sources.
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Trivia
- Choreographed the opening and closing ceremonies of the 2010 FIFA World Cup, one of the largest live broadcasts globally.
- Appeared in Cry, the Beloved Country (1995), a major South African drama film, following his Sarafina! prominence.
- Worked across television as both performer and personality on shows including Idols South Africa and V Entertainment.
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Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
The Humanitarian
Idealistic and global. Somizi Mhlongo often use their platform for causes and tend to build broad, internationally diverse audiences.
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Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
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CHALLENGING
- Ádám SimonHorse · 1990
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★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Somizi Mhlongo?
- Somizi Mhlongo is 53 years old (born December 23, 1972).
- When is Somizi Mhlongo's birthday?
- Somizi Mhlongo was born on December 23, 1972.
- What is Somizi Mhlongo's zodiac sign?
- Somizi Mhlongo is a Capricorn, born December 23, 1972.
- What is Somizi Mhlongo's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Somizi Mhlongo was born in 1972, the year of the Water Rat.
- Where is Somizi Mhlongo from?
- Somizi Mhlongo is from ZA.
- What does Somizi Mhlongo do?
- Somizi Mhlongo is a actor.
- Is Somizi Mhlongo still alive?
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