Wiseman was thrust into the spotlight a few years after his illustrious theatre career took off. He then ventured into Television acting and has since risen to stardom.
Now he has conquered our TV screens. From directing big plays, to winning awards, Wiseman is definitely a force to be reckoned with and he still manages to remain down to earth with such talents and accolades. This is part of the reason he stays relevant and on top of his game in the industry.
ZAlebs caught up with the star and found out there is more to him than meets the eye.
He comes from a family of 4 siblings who were brought up by his two amazing parents who instilled great values of becoming great individuals who ooze self-respect and integrity .
His family boasts of creatives who are dominating the entertainment industry.
His younger brother, Omega Mncube, is a household name on our Tv screens and plays the character of Phelelani on Uzalo. Wiseman was inspired by his older brother, Ntando Mncube, to become an actor. Ntando, who plays Bhikile (a man of war and strategy on Ifalakhe) paved the way for the younger Mncube brothers in the world of showbiz.
He has had the pleasure of working with the heavyweights of theatre productions in Durban, including Joseph Shabalala – founder and leader of the world renowned Ladysmith Black Mambazo(LBM).
His play The Weeping Candle won the Best Production and Best Script Awards at Khaya Multi-Art Centre in KwaMashu during the isiGcawu Festival in November 2012.
He also gained more recognition for his works by winning three NAF (National Arts Festival) awards in Grahamstown in 2014. In 2015, the actor was appointed as one of the directors of the prestigious Musho Festival which showcases up-and-coming theatre stars annually in Durban.
name a few. The multi-talented actor won the hearts of many with his cold-hearted Jama role on eHostela.
Recently, he got a nod for the prestigious Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards 2020
“I am really grateful to be nominated on the awards because they don’t only focus on acting but the whole entertainment fraternity but to be on the Top 5 on my category I’m really grateful”
The Uzalo actor firmly has faith in hard work and prayer – he says diligence pays off.
Judging from his start, his future is set to be a successful one. Wiseman is one of the few young actors with extraordinary acting skills. Fans are always glued to their television screens due to his captivating and intriguing acting prowess.
Asked about his overall experience about the industry he said.
“It’s been a roller-coaster ride, it has been years of highs and lows but I have accomplished almost everything I have always dreamt of”
The star has been described as a hearhtob by many; due to his good looks; but unfortunately or fortunately for him, he is booed up.
“I have a person in my life unfortunately, I’m off the market”
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