A South African actor, presenter, and MC, Sello Motloung, amassed a hefty networth through his successful career.
Seasoned TV and stage actor Sello Motloung died on Sunday afternoon, September 15, 2024, at 53.
Highlights
- Sadly, South African actor Sello Motloung took his last breath on September 15, 2024.
- At his passing, he had an estimated net worth of around $3 million.
- Motloung was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor award two times.
His family shared the devastating news through Actor Spaces on their Instagram page.
“A heartfelt tribute to Sello Motloung, a beloved actor and artist who graced us with his talent, passion, and unwavering dedication. His presence will be deeply missed, but his legacy will continue to inspire generations to come. Rest in peace, bra- Sello. Your light will forever shine in our hearts,”
His management, Artist Connection, confirmed his passing with News24. They said his family is still in shock and processing the news.
He suddenly collapsed on Sunday afternoon around 1 P.M., and his wife rushed him to Chris Hani Baragwanath Hospital.
Sadly, he took his last breath in the afternoon at around 5 P.M.
Sello Motloung Earned Impressive Net Worth Through His Acting Career
Sello Motloung had an estimated net worth of around $3 million, primarily earned from his acting career.
One of Sello’s highest-grossing movies was Invictus, released in 2009.
On the opening weekend, it grossed $8,611,147 and had a worldwide collection of $124,514,011.
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Motloung earned around $30k to $40k annually as a stage actor.
As a presenter, he earned between $20k and $30k, and as an experienced MC, he earned around $10k to $20k yearly.
Insights On Sello Motloung’s Awards And Achievements
Sello Motloung, 53, born on November 4, 1970, has been active in the entertainment industry since 1990.
In 1998, he was nominated for the Best Supporting Actor award at the M-Net All-African Film Award for his role in Chikin Biznis.
He appeared in the fifth season of the 2001 SABC1 education drama series Soul City.
Motloung made supporting roles in two more serials: season three of the ITV series Wild at Heart with “Lungi” and the CBC series Jozi-H with the role “Dumisani.”
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In 2004, Sello appeared in the Canadian mini-series Human Cargo. Later, he joined the SABC1 mini-series After Nine and played the role of Kutloano Maema.
Apart from cinema and TV, he has made several theatre appearances since the 1990s in Street Cleaners, The Awakening, The Good Woman of Sharkville, and many more.
Before the COVID-19 pandemic, he appeared in the SABC2 telenovela Lithapo, where he played Thapelo.
After a drought in the drama industry following the pandemic, he was seeking new job opportunities.
In 2021, he had the opportunity to appear in the SABC3 telenovela The Estate as Elias Nkosi.
Additional Information
- Sello Motloung was the youngest of three children of a single domestic worker.
- He attended Saturday acting classes at the Fuba Arts Academy in downtown Johannesburg.
- Motloung played the role of Mpumi in the e.tv soap opera Backstage.
