Kere Nyawo is a renowned South African actor popular for playing Popeye on Zone 14. His comedic character has amassed him a huge fan base, and he is one force to be reckoned with. With fame comes curiosity, and the masses wonder who lies beneath the famous character of Popeye.
Engaging in street theatre to coin a few cents for a living, the actor discovers his knack for the arts. In literature class, he would dramatize books, making it easier for his peers to catch on.
“I read a lot and used to convert stories from the books into dramas. That’s where I started writing films. I became popular before I played Popeye on zone 14. I used to entertain people by speaking bad English and they would pay me,” Nyawo speaks.
Popularly known as Popeye from Zone 14, the actor has a number of roles tied to his name. Nyawo also doubles up as a researcher for a Japanese platform, Mainichi News.
Filmography
Isibaya as Eric
The River as Vetkoek
Yizo Yizo as Thirty Eight
The Crown Gospel Music Awards as Presenter
Gauteng Maboneng as Stix
Hustle as Gang Leader
The Black Door as Bulelani Ngcobo
For Love and Broken Bones as Hlaudi
Moratuwa
Isitha: The Enemy
Married with three children, the actor keeps the identity of his family under wraps.Juggling multiple careers is amassing a good fortune for the actor. Worth R500 000, Nawo is definitely in his element.