Gomora actor Phumlani ‘Buyile Mdladla’ joins Uzalo as Nkunzi’s rival

Gomora actor Phumlani ‘Buyile Mdladla’ is topping trends as he joins Uzalo as Nkunzi’s rival. We can’t wait for the drama capped with thrills. No doubt he has been topping trends after he confirmed the news that he is joining Mzansi’s most watched drama series. Celebrated actor and pastor Buyile Mdladla has since confirmed that he has joined SABC1 telenovela Uzalo after he was spotted on the Uzalo set.

Reports have it that he will star as Gabisile’s lover. However, the rumour mill says he will replace late playwright and actor Mncedisi Shabangu. A few months ago, Shabangu died, but he was set to join the telenovela, and his on-screen character has since been credited to Shabangu.

Before switching to Uzalo, the bubbly actor starred in Mzansi Magic’s most watched drama series as Phumlani Ndaba. He joined the drama series as Mbongeni Ndaba’s young brother, who reappears to set Thathi’s world on fire. He was often dupped as a death messenger and harmed those who stood in his way. However, his unmatched acting flair saw him being one of Mzansi’s finest. However, in the mix of things, he was implicated in several woes with Principal Melusi Dlamini, who later killed him in a brawl.

Gomora actor Phumlani ‘Buyile Mdladla’ confirms joining Uzalo as Nkunzi’s rival

However, on Uzalo, his arrival will see Nkunzi’s feathers ruffled. No doubt the charming and bubbly actor will fall in love with Gabisile, played by Baby Cele. Well, of interest is the fact that this will be the second time Gabisile cheats on Nkunzi. At some point, she once cheated on Nkunzi with his brother Qhabanga behind his back.

When called for comment, the bubbly actor did confirm the news before hanging the call “Yes, I can confirm [that I have joined Uzalo], but I am not allowed to comment further.”

In the wake of his newfound fame, many have been,n wondering who is Buyile Mdladla. The celebrated actor has an illustrious career spanning years. His unmatched acting flair has since thrust him amongst some of Mzansi’s finest. However, in the wake of his newfound fame, he has managed to make all sorts of headlines for the wrong reasons.

Back then in 2010, he hogged the headlines when he was implicated in a nasty cheating scandal that led to a disastrous divorce. His wife, Carol Mdladla, revealed that Buyile was involved in an affair with the fellow co-actress and had a gun pointed at him by the lover’s husband. She further claimed that their marriage was abusive and physically abused with a belt soon after birth. Carol quits the union after eight years.