28/05/2025
Thandolwethu “Olly” Zondi embodies what it means to be God’s Favourite .Born in July 2002 in Pietermaritzburg, Olly grew up in a tight-knit family led by his single mother, who is his number one supporter.Although his father remained present and contributed to his education, it was his mother’s strength and belief in him that shaped much of who he is today.Before acting entered the picture, Olly’s life revolved around sports. He played both rugby and soccer, eventually joining the Sharks Academy and pursuing a degree in Sports Management at ETA College. His journey into acting began unexpectedly when a producer discovered a video of him on social media and tracked him down through the academy.What was meant to be a sports-focused path quickly transformed into an acting career, led by raw talent, instinct, and faith. His story is one of preparation meeting opportunity and making the most of it.Now, with his breakout performance capturing the attention of viewers nationwide, Growth Era sat down with Olly to learn more about the young actor behind the role, his journey, his mindset, and the moments that have defined him so far.
With no formal acting background, Olly landed his first-ever role as Siya “Bolt” Gumede in Netflix’s Go!. A story about a high school boy with incredible talent as a runner that lands him a scholarship at a prestigious school.After a life altering accident,He then has to navigate the realities of the life he was born in to and the opportunity to become better.In his attempt to balance both, he ends up losing everything.
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