Aubrey Poo age, P.O.B, Isibaya, movies, awards, nominations
Have you ever taken the time to know some of your favourite actors and actresses' life story and career? Well, this article focuses on Aubrey Poo, a South African actor and dancer. He is no stranger to acting on TV and is famously known for his role as Pelo Mohale in the SABC2 soapie Muvhango. Also, he is celebrated for hosting the All You Need is Love SABC1 game show. Would you like to know about his age, net worth, movies, and much more?
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How old is Aubrey? Aubrey Poo was born on May 17, 1981. He is 39 years old as of April 2021. He gives credit to veteran actor James Ngcobo, who has been his mentor through his acting career. Poo enjoys acting on TV as that is something he has always wanted to pursue from a young age. Get more details about his life and career in this article.
Aubrey Poo profile
- Full name: Aubrey Poo
- Birthdate: May 17, 1981
- Aubrey Poo age: 39 years (as of April 2021)
- Aubrey Poo hometown: Pretoria, South Africa
- Profession: Actor
- Instagram: @actoraubrey
Aubrey Poo biography
Aubrey Poo place of birth is Pretoria. He did his high schooling at Pro Arte and completed a national diploma in drama at Pretoria Technikon, now Tshwane Univerity of Technology. He started preparing to be an actor at the age of 12, and by the time he was 15 years, he knew he wanted to be an actor.
He comes from a well-up background. Although he grew up in a comfortable environment, he knows what poverty is. He experienced this while visiting friends and relatives.
Aubrey Poo acting career
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From a young age, he knew well he wanted to be an actor. When he turned 30, he was nervous as he did not want to be an actor who floated through his career from one role to another. He wanted to be involved in projects that defined his career, making him leave a legacy to emulate.
He was only 20 years old when his career began. His start was not easy. He failed seven auditions for roles, and that did not make him give up. He boasts of having the requisite training in the craft and having the technical expertise that gave him a competitive edge in the entertainment industry. Here are some highlights of his career.
- From December 2007 to March 2008, he played the role of documentary maker Themba in the SABC1 drama series Usindiso (Redemption).
- From July to August 2008, he played the role of Tebogo in the SABC2 mini-series Noah's Ark.
- In 2011, he hosted The Right to Win, the first season of the SABC2 game show.
- In 2013, he had a starring role in After 9, the controversial SABC1 drama series.
Aubrey Poo dancing
Besides acting, he was once a ballet dancer. But he is more inclined to acting than dancing. Over the years, he has performed in several corporate and industrial theatre programs.
Aubrey Poo awards
- 2002: Best Performance by a New Actor
- 2020: Golden Horn Award for Best Achievement by a Lead Actor in a Made for TV Movie
Aubrey Poo nominations
- 2014: Best Supporting Actor – Telenovela
- 2020: Golden Horn Award for Best Achievement by a Lead Actor in a Made for TV Movie
Aubrey Poo movies and TV shows
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- After 9 - Season 2 as Siya
- All You Need Is Love - Season 4 as host
- Bone of My Bones - Season 1 as Karabo Mohlala
- Gaz'lam - Season 4 as Muzi
- Isibaya - Season 7 as Fenyang
- Isibaya - Season 8 as Fenyang
- Isidingo - Season 1 as Pastor Gabriel
- Jacob's Cross - Season 1 as Katlego Molefe
- Moferefere Lenyalong - Season 2 as Thebe Morake
- Muvhango - Season 1 as Pelo Mohale
- Noah's Ark - Season 1 as Tebogo
- On the Couch - Season 2 as Tshepo
- Scandal! - Season 1 as Lefa Letswalo
- Sokhulu & Partners - Season 3 as Vinny Moroke
- Streets of Mangaung - Season 1 as Lt. Colonel Sello Kumeke
- The Book of Negroes - Season 1 as Biton
- The Estate - Season 1 as Castro Kamanga
- The Right to Win - Season 1 as host
- The Wild - Season 1 as Lebata
- The Wild - Season 2 as Lebata
- Usindiso - Season 1 as Themba
- Zaziwa - Season 5 as himself
Aubrey Poo Isibaya
This is a South African daily soap opera broadcast on DStv's Mzansi Magic channel. It is one of the most-watched and most popular TV shows and has received critical praise for its powerful storylines, the quality of its production, and acting performances. The people behind it created the biggest shows, such as Isithembiso, Yizo Yizo, and Zone 14.
Isibaya was initially intended as a telenovela, but due to its instant popularity and widespread acclaim, it was turned into a daily soap opera. Aubrey portrayed the role of Pastor Gabriel in season 1 and Fenyang in seasons 7 and 8.
Is Aubrey Poo leaving Isibaya?
It was a sad moment for his fans when he bid them goodbye. Aubrey said as much as he loved playing Gabriel, his time on Isidingo was done, and there was nothing more left for his character to do. His appearance will forever be missed.
Above is an amazing bio of Aubrey Poo, a celebrated South African actor and dancer. He gets his inspiration from what he is exposed to daily and the challenges he faces, making him a better person.
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