Actors whom we address by their character names

We always address them by their character names, because their real names are just way too foreign to our tongues.

By ZAlebs | 22.06.2020 | Uncategorized Last Updated On 28.06.2026

Actors whom we address by their character names

Velaphi

No matter what new role they play, viewers will always adress these actors by their character names

Karabo Moroka

Karabo Moroka
Facebook

Connie Ferguson has been in the industry for more than two decades but some of us still refer to her as Karabo Moroka. No matter how many times people try to correct us, Connie will forever be Karabo, thanks, bye.

Archie Moroka
archie moroka
tvsa.co.za
The same applies with Archie Moroka, for the longest of time we didn’t even bother to know who his real name was. Sello who?
Sdumo
Sdumo
YouTube.com

You would think our entire childhood was a lie the day we found out that Sdumo’s real name was Joe Mafela. The late actor was Sdumo to us, full stop, no arguments. 

Velaphi
Velaphi
Facebook

We bet that till this day you do not know what Velaphi’s real name is until you google it.

Popaye and Spinach
Spinach
Twitter

No seriously what are these men’s real names?

Jack Mabaso
Jack
Facebook

Yeah, Jack Mabaso had a hard time convincing us that his real name is Vusi Kunene. No sir, you’re Jack Mabaso to us.

Written by Editorial Team

The ZAlebs editorial team brings you the latest in South African celebrity news, entertainment, music and lifestyle. We cover the stories Mzansi is talking about with speed, accuracy and a finger firmly on the pulse of local pop culture.

Published on 22.06.2020
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