Makgotso M, was born in Johannesburg, Alberton. She attended a primary school called Albertview until the age of 11. At that point she moved to the United Kingdom.Makgotso lived in Brighton for the fi ...Show More
Makgotso M, was born in Johannesburg, Alberton. She attended a primary school called Albertview until the age of 11. At that point she moved to the United Kingdom.Makgotso lived in Brighton for the first six months whilst in England. There she attended performing arts clubs, where she was able to express her passion for the arts, especially drama and dance. Makgotso was also a part of various school productions, where she won an award for best performer. She went on to complete a BA Joint Honours Degree in Theatre Studies, Film and Television in Brunel University. Thereafter, she was accepted in the prestigious National Youth Theatre where she got in and completed a course which ended with a final performance at the National Theatre. Seven months after her graduation, Makgotso decided to move back to South Africa to pursue her acting career. Her experiences includes a guest lead on South African comedy, My Perfect Family. Featured role in the 2015 film, produced by Terry Pheto, Ayanda. Makgotso wrapped a lead role in the NFVF woman filmmaker slate 2016. She also played Zara, a prostitute who won a landmark case, in the hit series Sokhulu & Partners. She has wrapped an occurring role in The Sober Companion for SABC 3. Today Makgotso stars in two of South Africa's largest soaps, Muvhango and Isidingo both of which screens for SABC. Currently she is in second season Preparation for Isthunzi as Thishiwe, a series devoted around the lives of women and their daily struggles. Hide
