Loyiso Macdonald (born 7 September 1986 in Eastern Cape) is a celebrated actor in South Africa. He rose to prominence for appearing in the telenovela The Queen as Kagiso Khoza for six seasons. He has also appeared in other roles that topped his fame. He was cast in the SABC3 soap opera Isidingo as Ntando Sibeko. Loyiso also appeared in 3 Way Junction and Happy Family.
Background
He was born Loyiso Macdonald on 7 September 1986 in Eastern Cape in South Africa. He had his studies at Pinetown Boys’ High School. Loyiso studied speech and drama at a small Durban film school.
Career
He is best known for playing Ntando Sibeko in Isidingo. Loyiso appeared in the SABC3 soap opera in April 2012. Loyiso was also cast in Those Who Can’t, an SABC3 sitcom. The actor played the role of PE and Geography teacher Woody Mabandla. He also held a performance in the Princess and the Pea, a Midsummer Night’s Dream. Macdonald also appeared in the production directed by Gail Snyman titled Sasol Fever. Loyiso worked in Durban’s Theatre industry for four years and appeared in plays. He played roles in productions ranging from comedy, drama, Shakespeare, and physical theatre. Some other theatre credits include; Othello Kiss of the Spider Woman Man Up a Tree Escape from Nombiland He has also landed roles in many commercials on TV. Some clients he has worked for include Tops at Spar and Wimpy.
Car
His love for cars is immeasurable but he seems to have a special one for British and Italian cars. Some of the luxury vehicle brands he is “obsessed with” include Alfa Romeo and Jaguar. The celebrated actor drives an Audi sedan
Filmography
Gold Diggers as Edmund
Intersexions as Jabu / Mdu
Isidingo as Ntando Sibeko
Rockville as Africa Mbatha
The Queen as Kagiso Khoza
Those Who Can’t as Woody Mabandla Zabalaza (2013) as Ray
Net worth
Though he rather maintains a low-key way of life, he is living a life mixed with comfort and luxury. His house, car, and lifestyle have given the estimate of his net worth. The celebrated millionaire has been estimated to be worth around $500,000-$2,000,000. His long-term acting career and other deals he gets in commercials contributed to his source of wealth.