Motsi Tekateka
Acting
Biography
Actor Motsi Tekateka was born 29 December, 1987 in Bonn, Germany. Son to diplomat parents at the time, Motsi spent his first 6 years in Germany before his family relocated to Johannesburg in 1994. The youngest of 3, Tekateka frequently performed in talent shows during his early school years and that's when he discovered his deep passion for performance, particularly acting, singing and dancing. By high school, he was performing lead roles in plays such as The Crucible and Talking to Terrorists. Tekateka was also vocally trained at a young age and performed in choirs from the age of 8 until graduating from high school. After a brief career in Audio Post Production, Tekateka decided to return to acting, this time as a professional. Drawing from his early training, he moved to Los Angeles to study Meisner and Chekhov techniques in acting. After his return to South Africa in 2015, Tekateka has landed significant roles in several films and TV series. Most notably, Max Khumalo in Jongo (2016), and the role of Tespha's Father in The Red Sea Diving Resort (2019).
Known For
Disowned at birth by his obscenely wealthy family, blue-collar Becket Redfellow will stop at nothing to reclaim his inheritance, no matter how many relatives stand in his way.
How to Make a Killing
When the girl of his dreams is kidnapped, everyman Nate turns his inability to feel pain into an unexpected strength in his fight to get her back.
Novocaine
LAPD officer Jake Rosser endeavors to lead a peaceful life with his family and retired K-9 officer, Socks. However, tranquility dissolves into chaos when a gang targets them in a brutal attack. Alongside his new K-9 partner Argos, Jake launches into a relentless pursuit of justice, determined to protect his loved ones.
Muzzle: City of Wolves
With college decisions looming, Elle juggles her long-distance romance with Noah, changing relationship with bestie Lee and feelings for a new classmate.
The Kissing Booth 2
Sudan, East Africa, 1980. A team of Israeli Mossad agents plans to rescue and transfer thousands of Ethiopian Jews to Israel. To do so, and to avoid raising suspicions from the inquisitive and ruthless authorities, they establish as a cover a fake diving resort by the Red Sea.