Omuhle Gela’s bio: age, pregnancy, baby daddy, boyfriend, car, profile

Omuhle Gela is a South African actress, model, fashion designer, and entrepreneur. She is a franchisee with the Tammy Taylor nail and beauty salon franchise. The gifted actress has acted in popular Mzansi soap operas like Muvhango on SABC2 and Uzalo on SABC1.

Becoming a mother showed actress Omuhle Gela a different side of SA's acting industry. As a result, she developed a passion for empowering young moms and fighting obstacles and policies that hinder mothers from thriving in the TV and film sector as professionals.

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Who is Omuhle Gela?

Omuhle Makaziwe Gela is an actress, model, fashion designer, and entrepreneur. She is best known for her roles in Muvhango and Uzalo.

How old is Omuhle Gela?

Omuhle Gela's age is 32 years as of June 2024. The Mzansi actress was born on 19 November 1991, and her Zodiac sign is Scorpio.

Where is Gela from?

Omuhle Gela was born and raised in Katlehong township, southeast of Johannesburg, in the Gauteng province of South Africa. Growing up, she wanted to be a performer, either an actress or a singer.

Is Omuhle Gela Xhosa?

The South African actress and model has never publicly disclosed her ancestral background but has been pictured wearing Xhosa-inspired traditional attire. As a result, people have always assumed she comes from the Xhosa community.

The meaning of Omuhle in Zulu is sweet, enjoyable, pleasant, pleasing, or nice. Some people believe she comes from the Zulu community.

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Educational background

The actress attended primary and secondary schools in Johannesburg. She then went to the AFDA film school in 2010 to study Live Performance and Production. Afterward, she joined City Varsity Film and Television School in Cape Town and graduated in 2012.

What is Omuhle Gela known for?

Omuhle Gela is best known for her acting career in SA. As a child, she hosted a kids' TV program titled KiDEO.

She began acting on stage at 14. Her first TV series was Mzansi Magic soapie Zabalaza. Gela started as a recurring character before being promoted to the main cast in the second season.

The actress has played in other famous South African TV series like Muvhango and Uzalo. Being part of SABC2's Muhvango soapie as Busi Motsamani was her big break. She quit the show in 2015 to explore other things.

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She was replaced by actress Bontle Sithole, who later left the show to continue with her studies. In 2022, it was announced that the new Nomaswazi, played by Fanele Ntuli, would apparently need to reshoot all of Omuhle's season nine shoots.

Why did Omuhle Gela leave Uzalo?

The actress left Uzalo in November 2022 after the terms of her contract allegedly changed after she moved from Johannesburg to KwaZulu-Natal for the show.

Most of her fans were heartbroken by the headline "Omuhle Gela leaves Uzalo." Stained Glass shared a statement about her departure that was published by News24.

Omuhle Gela, who portrays the role of Nomaswazi Magwaza will no longer be part of SABC 1's hit show Uzalo due to not agreeing to contractual terms. We will update you about future developments regarding this. Stained Glass wishes to thank Omuhle once again for being a part of our family, and we wish her success in her future endeavours.

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Meanwhile, the actress talked about her Uzalo exit on social media saying the words below.

I’ve made the decision to leave the show with immediate effect; everything said in this article is 100% true and I have nothing further to add or dispute.

Omuhle Gela's TV shows

The table below lists various series Gela has acted in and the roles she played.

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Entrepreneurship

Omuhle Gela's Twenty Swimwear line was launched in 2014. The business sells unique designer summer outfits online.

On top of this, the actress opened the Tammy Taylor The Well Centre in Ballitoville, Durban, in May 2022. The salon and beauty centre is part of the Tammy Taylor Nails South Africa franchise, which Melany Viljoen owns. There are over 100 Tammy Taylor Nails South Africa salons in different locations countrywide.

The actress and entrepreneur is passionate about education, especially educating girls. On Women's Day 2024, she gave away a beauty scholarship to a student in need.

She understands the struggles of young females who come from disadvantaged homes and believes that education changes lives.

Is Omuhle Gela pregnant?

The actress is not pregnant as of June 2024. Omuhle Gela's pregnancy news made headlines in September 2020 when she tweeted the words below.

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The actress is a mother of one. She welcomed her bundle of joy on 6 September 2020. She posted a picture of herself carrying her newborn baby on social media.

After appearing as a guest star on Showmax's The Mommy Club, Omuhle had an interview with TshisaLIVE, where she talked about her motherhood experience, the challenges career moms face in the TV and film industry, and her desire to empower mothers. Gela said the words below.

I'm in awe that the Lord has given me such a beautiful responsibility of being a mother. The journey is not easy, and it inspired me to create a platform for mothers called 'Moms Day Off,' where, as women, we unwind and celebrate motherhood over a drink or two.

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She added:

The TV and film industry in South Africa is not necessarily the easiest to break into. Even more, there is a bigger challenge to cement yourself as a seasoned professional, even harder as a mother. At times, the problems are segmented, and as a young black female thespian, the gatekeepers of the industry are not always as kind to us.

Who is Omuhle Gela's baby daddy?

The Mzansi actress had a child in 2020 with a man she had been in a relationship with for seven years. She denied rumors that mentioned business tycoons Auswell Mashaba and his son, Nsovo Mashaba, as the possible fathers of her daughter.

Tsonga business magnate Nsovo Mashaba publicly denied ever dating the actress and being the father of her baby girl. The actress has not opened up about her baby daddy to the public.

Who is Omuhle Gela's boyfriend?

Fans believe the Mzansi actress is single because she has kept her love life private since becoming a mother.

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Omuhle Gela was romantically linked to various men in the past, including key players in the South African acting and entertainment industry. These include South African DJ Lulo Cafe, entrepreneur Nsovo Mashaba, and Auswell Mashaba.

Omuhle Gela's house

The actress revealed in 2021 through an Instagram story that she owns a double-storey house in Sandhurst, Johannesburg.

Omuhle Gela's car

In December 2019, the Mzansi actress bought herself a Mercedes Benz worth over R1.7 million as a late birthday gift for turning 29. Her followers and fellow celebrities like Connie Ferguson, Samkelo Ndlovu, and Ayanda Thabethe congratulated her.

How did Omuhle Gela become rich?

The actress refuted claims that a "blesser" or "sponsor" finances her lavish life. She explained via X (Twitter) that she has a degree and two paying jobs.

Do Thuso Mbedu and Omuhle Gela look alike?

Some fans believe actresses Thuso Mbedu and Omuhle Gela have a striking resemblance, while others have a contrary opinion. Below is a collage of both actresses for you to decide whether the two women are look-alikes.

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Omuhle Gela's body surgery

In 2019, the actress revealed in an interview on Metro FM with Thomas & Pearl that she had undergone breast augmentation surgery. The process was painful, but she was happy with her decision. Below were her words.

I was so flat-chested, but there was nothing wrong with it. I don't like big b*oobs, even now. I just did a C-cup. I didn't want to have big b*oobs, but it's something I've always wanted to do, and I just kept procrastinating, and I said I was going to do it after having kids, but the kids aren't coming, so.

Who hacked Omuhle Gela's social media?

In 2020, a close friend allegedly hacked Gela's social media accounts after a misunderstanding as revenge. Taking to Instagram, she said:

So, long story short, unfortunately, someone who had access to my personal information, passwords, and devices because of our trusted work relationship was unhappy with a little hiccup we had and went as far as accessing my social media platforms.

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She added:

(This person) texted a few people and direct messaged people on my personal accounts and other fake accounts using one of my personal email addresses and my devices she had access to because of work. They went as far as using personal information they knew about me to cause a stir, asked one person for money, and offended a few people.

Gela promised to file a lawsuit against the character after consulting her legal team.

What happened to Omuhle Gela?

The actress apologised for making xenophobic remarks to The Mommy Club's Nunurai Mudarikwa, a Zimbabwean businesswoman, and her country's capital city, Bulawayo.

She made the remarks after being asked about her daughter's paternity. Gela's daughter's paternity has been a much-talked-about topic online since the child's birth. Her apology read:

In my state of frustration towards Nunurai, I made an unkind remark that I deeply regret. As an African myself, I hold love and respect for all Africans, and it is important for me to clarify that the unfortunate comment captured in the footage was a spontaneous response in a heated moment during an argument.

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Omuhle Gela on Tropika Islands Of Treasure

In March 2024, Gela was named among the celebrities who would headline the 11th season of Tropika Island of Treasure. The reality competition television series features South African celebrities and public contestants competing in different challenges on a luxurious paradise island. The grand prize is R1 million.

In May 2024, the South African actress announced she would no longer be part of the 11th season of the show. She requested production to recast her. She made the decision because her involvement in a new upcoming television series would conflict with the shooting schedule for Tropika Island of Treasure.

Trivia

• Omuhle loves fancy holiday trips and wears the latest clothing designs.
• She often posts her glamorous lifestyle on Instagram.
• The actress can Deejay.
• She has travelled to many places, including the Victoria Falls in Zambia.

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Omuhle Gela has made a name for herself in the South African entertainment industry as one of the most popular actresses. She aspires to bring a positive change in Mzansi by advocating for career mums working in the film and TV industry.

Briefly.co.za recently published a list of the highest-paid South African actors and their net worth. South Africa has produced many globally-recognised celebrities, especially in music and movies.

The massive support the locals and government give its artists is part of the reasons actors make it to the international stage. Having more Mzansi actresses become international stars, as seen in the past two decades, is a sign that the industry is embracing gender equality.

Source: Briefly News