Rapulana Seiphemo (born 4 November 1967) is a South African actor and filmmaker. He is primarily known for his role as Tau Mogale in the long-running soap opera Generations and its continuation, Generations: The Legacy.
Early life He was born and raised in Meadowlands, Gauteng, South Africa.
Career His career began back in 1989. He has also had starring roles in How to Steal 2 Million, Tsotsi and the sports drama Themba. He made a move from Generations: The Legacy to join Mzansi Magic's telenovela The Queen in early 2020. Rapulana Seiphemo and His well known business Partner Kenneth Nkosi started a production company called Stepping Stone Pictures back in 2003 which they ran until 2015. Under Stepping Stone Pictures, they produced and starred in a film titled Paradise Stop. They produced a 13 part drama series for SABC 1 called Task Force as well as numerous content for Mzanzi Magic including Laugh Out Loud (LOL) and they own a school called Fumba Academy for Acting. He is making a return in Generations: The Legacy with Connie Ferguson.
Filmography Television
Year Film Role Notes 1994–2020; 2023–present Generations: The LegacyTau Mogale Lead 1998 –2001 Isidingo Godlieb Mofokeng Lead 2006 Muvhango Pheko Mokeona Supporting cast 2020– 2022 The QueenHector Sebata Lead
Film Year Film Role Notes 1989 My Children My Africa Thami Mbikwana Starring 2000 Hijack StoriesZama Starring 2006 Tsotsi John Supporting 2008 Gangster's Paradise: Jerusalema Lucky Kunene Starring 2011 How to Steal 2 Million Julius Twala Jnr Starring TjovitjoBra Terror SkeemUncredited Supporting 2010 Silent WitnessAnton Radebe White WeddingTumiStarring 2012 Room 9 Damian 2013 Boomba & TTStanley 2014 Task Force Joseph Ndlovu 2020SantanFerreiraLead role
Awards and nominations
YearAward CeremonyPrizeNominated workResultRef2002Duku DukuBest Actor Tau Mogale in Generations
Personal life Rapulana Seiphemo is married to Olga Ruberio since 2003. In February 2016 he was involved in a car accident and was hospitalized.
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