10 Interesting Facts About Shaka iLembe’s Ziya Xulu (Pikile)
10 Interesting Facts About Shaka iLembe’s Ziya Xulu (Pikile). She won the hearts of man a couple of weeks ago, when Shaka iLembe made its premier. The truth Ziya Xulu has been around for ears serving the industry. Learn more about her from the 10 facts below.
1. Ziya Xulu is a twenty-five-year-old young woman from Pietermaritzburg.
2. She holds a qualification in Bachelor Degree in Dramatic Arts from Wits University.
3. Her journey began with school theater productions, where her natural abilities earned her the endearing nickname “Superstar” from her peers.
4. Ziya is now a force to be reckoned with, known from portraying the complex character of “Mrs Peachum” in the musical Three Penny Opera to bringing Shakespeare’s Much Ado About Nothing to life. She has showcased her ability to immerse herself in diverse characters with depth and authenticity.
5. Her talent extends beyond the theater though. Ziya has also made a notable impact on television, captivating audiences with her roles in popular shows like Isithembiso, Emlanjeni, and the hit series Shaka iLembe.
In Shaka iLembe, she plays the role of Pikile, a very close friend of Nomzamo Mbatha, Queen Nandi. The two gave viewers sisterhood vibes, before Nandi got married.
7. Being part of the series is a dream come true for Ziya, who has been following and admiring Nomzamo’s acting career.
8. She is also currently gracing the screen as “Warona” in MTV Shuga’s third season, Ziya’s star continues to rise.
9. Although her rise to fame is only happening now, the multi-talented upcoming stars is also an MC, Radio Presenter and musician.
10. In future, Ziya would love to work with Nolwazi Shange. She also dreams of working with Tyler Perry, who she regards as an inspiring creative, and multi-faceted too.
