Actress Thembi Nyandeni's Photo When She Was Younger Resurfaces, Fans React: "She Was Hot"

• Acclaimed veteran actress Thembi Nyandeni trended online after a 1980s photo of hers made rounds on X
• The photo showed the talented actress on stage performing, and has drawn praise from fans who complimented her younger, beautiful looks
• Mzansi was taken aback by her stunning looks, and many took to the comments section to express their admiration

A nostalgic trip down memory lane has surfaced as a vintage photo of acclaimed veteran actress Thembi Nyandeni from the 1980s has gone viral on X, igniting a wave of admiration across social platforms.

The image features a young Nyandeni mesmerising audiences with her performance, showcasing her undeniable talent even in her early years.

Nyandeni, who recently joined Blood Legacy, was at the time performing as part of the Amapondo Productions.

The X user captioned the photo:

"Thembi Nyandeni performing as part of Amampondo Productions, 1985. Photo by Mbuzeni Zulu"

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Fans react to the post

The revelation of this delightful snapshot has prompted an outpouring of compliments from fans and admirers.

Many have taken to the comments section to express their awe at Nyandeni's radiant beauty, with some highlighting her enduring appeal and the grace she embodied even as a young performer.

One X user, @mothloki, noted:

"She's always had energy."

Another user, @thenjiwe_khoza, said:

"She's a very talented woman. I remember she and her friend created Umoja, which toured overseas like Sarafina."

@see_mangele complimented her fitness, stating:

"Legs my gosh. Crazy level of fitness."

@chiefcebo_ commented:

"You see how women in the 60s, 70s and 80s were slim and naturally beautiful!"

Another voice on the platform, @MosaMoloel, wrote:

"She was gorgeous. Her body was wow, and the way that the guy is looking at her, I can tell that he shared the same sentiment."

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One user, @Trevkek, said:

"She's not celebrated enough. She and her fellow colleagues from back then."

@StHonorable chimed in:

"The guy at the back was enjoying every view he had."

@MadamCoco added:

"She was an it girl."

Who is Thembi Nyandeni?

Nyandeni was born in South Africa on 19 March 1958 and is best known for her role as Selina Khumba in the SABC1 drama series Zone 14 since 2005.

In 1998, at the age of 19, she made her debut in the growing Nigerian film industry with the movie Most Wanted.

She won the Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role in 2005, making her the first actor to win the award.

The actress has been acting nonstop since that time and has previously shared that she has never been out of work.

Thembi Nyandeni impresses fans with her dance moves

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Nyandeni impressed fans with her dance moves while celebrating her Lifetime Shero Achievement award at the Gagasi FM awards.

At the time, social media users praised her energy and contributions to the entertainment industry, with many expressing admiration and joy in her celebratory moment.

Thembi Nyandeni teaches youngsters in the dos and don'ts of the industry

Nyandeni believes she has what it takes to lecture up-and-coming actors and actresses on how the entertainment industry works.

In a previous Briefly News report, she said she wants young actors and actresses to understand that the showbiz industry is not only about the glitz and glam.

Source: Briefly News