Siya Mayola
South African actor
Siyabonga Ricky Mayola (born 10 May 1988) is a South African actor and model. He is best known for his roles in the series Amaza, Projek Dina, Die Spreeus and Sara se Geheim.
Personal life
Mayola was born in Port Elizabeth, South Africa. His father was a teacher and mother was a nurse. He completed primary education at Victoria Park Grey and Sundridge Park Primary. Then he matriculated from Alexander Road High School. He took classes at the Stage World Theatre School in Port Elizabeth and performed in the local plays. He completed his degree at AFDA, The School for the Creative Economy.
Career
In 2011, he made his film debut as Baby Face in the Hollywood indie film 419 filmed in Cape Town. Then in 2012, he was cast in the stage play Faces Of Betrayal co-directed by Dr.
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