{{short description|South African actress (born 1996)}} {{Infobox person | name = Hope Mbhele | birth_name = Hope Mbhele | birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1996|04|05|df=y}} | birth_place = Mthwalume, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa | occupation = {{hlist|Actress|television presenter|singer}} | education = | years_active = 2016{{ndash}}present | notable_works = {{ubl|''Umkhokha''|''Shaka iLembe''}} }}
'''Hope Mbhele''' (born 5 April 1996) is a South African actress, television presenter and singer. She is best known playing the starring roles in Mzansi Magic telenovala ''Umkhokha'' as Mabusi and movie series ''Shaka iLembe'' as Baleka.
== Career == Mbhele made her acting debut in the television series ''Uzalo'' in 2016.<ref name=":4">{{Cite web |last=admin |date=2022-05-28 |title=Into the life of Hope Mbhele the actress |url=https://www.safrolebs.com/into-the-life-of-hope-mbhele-the-actress/ |access-date=2025-10-04 |website=Southern African Celebs |language=en}}</ref> She rose to prominence after she played the lead role of Mabusi in ''Umkhokha:The Curse'' season 1 in 2021.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Zuma |first=Mbalenhle |date=2021-10-22 |title=Hope Mbhele's traditional roots helps her steal the show on Mzansi Magic's Umkhokha |url=https://sundayworld.co.za/breaking-news/hope-mbheles-traditional-roots-helps-her-steal-the-show-on-mzansi-magics-umkhokha/ |access-date=2025-11-17 |website=Sunday World |language=en-ZA}}</ref> She was a presenter in Ladysmith Black Mambazo 60th Anniversary Concert and played the role of Amahle in ''No Love Lost''.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2022-11-28 |title=Hope Mbhele has had a winning year |url=https://www.sowetan.co.za//s-mag/fashion-beauty/2022-11-28-hope-mbhele-has-had-a-winning-year/ |access-date=2025-11-17 |website=Sowetan |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Magagula |first=Nompumelelo |title=Benjamin Dube to celebrate 60th birthday with other SA music heavyweights |url=https://www.news24.com/citypress/trending/benjamin-dube-to-celebrate-60th-birthday-with-other-sa-music-heavyweights-20221027 |access-date=2025-11-17 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref> She hosted the blue carpet for DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards alongside Pamela Manga and Smash Afrika.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Langa |first=By Jabulani |title=Metro FM presenter is ready for the big league! |url=https://www.snl24.com/dailysun/celebs/metro-fm-presenter-is-ready-for-the-big-league-20220614 |access-date=2025-11-17 |website=Daily Sun |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2023, ''Umkhokha'' came back in screens as she still portraying as Mabusi in season 1 and 2.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Ngenyane |first=Andiswa |title=Umkhokha actress goes international! |url=https://www.snl24.com/dailysun/celebs/actress-hope-mbhele-joins-international-agency-rebelle-management-during-womens-month-celebration-20250825 |access-date=2025-11-17 |website=Daily Sun |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Zuma |first=Mbalenhle |date=2023-05-24 |title=Pics: Inside 'Umkhokha' star Hope Mbhele's umemulo |url=https://sundayworld.co.za/celebrity-news/pics-inside-umkhokha-star-hope-mbheles-umemulo/ |access-date=2025-11-17 |website=Sunday World |language=en-ZA}}</ref> In June, she played the starring role of Baleka in cultural and historical television series ''Shaka iLembe''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Masuku |first=Ditiro |title=Hope Mbhele celebrates success while embracing Zulu culture - 'I never want to forget where I come from' |url=https://www.news24.com/truelove/exclusive/hope-mbhele-celebrates-success-while-embracing-zulu-culture-i-never-want-to-forget-where-i-come-from-20230617 |access-date=2025-11-17 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref> Later that year, she was announced that she will be the red carpet host for the South African Music Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Maako |first=Compiled by Keitumetse |title=Meet the SAMAs 2023 hosts as RiSA promises an 'unforgettable' show |url=https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/music/meet-the-samas-2023-hosts-as-risa-promises-an-unforgettable-show-20231116 |access-date=2025-11-17 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Reporter |first=Sun |title=Meet the SAMA29 hosts! |url=https://www.snl24.com/dailysun/celebs/dj-sabby-and-nomalanga-shozi-to-host-samas-20231116 |access-date=2025-11-17 |website=Daily Sun |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2024, Mbhele appeared in a dating show ''Dating#NoFilter South Africa'' as a celebrity guest. By 2025, she is currently a host in Supersport talent show ''MVP Talent Search''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Content |first=Sponsored |title=HONOR powers SuperSport's hunt for the next sports media star |url=https://www.news24.com/brandstory/partner-content/honor-powers-supersports-hunt-for-the-next-sports-media-star-20251029-0620 |access-date=2025-11-17 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=EPISODE 1: the gruelling quest to become a SuperSport MVP begins |url=https://supersport.com/football/general/news/5f375a65-8875-4146-bf82-b2a25b9210a0/episode-1-the-gruelling-quest-to-become-a-supersport-mvp-begins |access-date=2025-11-17 |website=SuperSport |language=en}}</ref>
== Filmography == {| class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Title !Role !Notes |- |2016 |''Uzalo'' |Extra |Recurring role |- |2021 |''Umkhokha:The Curse'' |Mabusi |Lead role, season 1 |- |Rowspan=3|2022 |''No Love Lost'' |Amahle |Starring role |- |''Ladysmith Black Mambazo - 60th Anniversary Concert'' |Herself |Presenter |- |''DStv Mzansi Viewers' Choice Awards'' |Herself |Blue Carpet Host |- |Rowspan=3|2023 |''Umkhokha'' |Mabusi |Lead role, season 1 & 2 |- |''Shaka iLembe'' |Baleka |Starring role, season 1 & 2 |- |''South African Music Awards'' |Herself |Red Carpet Host |- |2024 |''Dating#NoFilter South Africa'' |Herself |Guest |- |2025 |''MVP Talent Search'' |Herself |Host |- |}
== References == {{Reflist}}
== External links == * {{IMDb name|14956206}}
{{DEFAULTSORT:Mbhele, Hope}} Category:1996 births Category:Living people Category:South African television actresses Category:South African television presenters Category:South African radio presenters Category:People from Port Shepstone