Young, talented, and handsome Karabo Maseko, is one of the fast rising South African actors, models, and TV presenters making waves in the entertainment industry.
The multi-talented star first came into the spotlight for his role in the eTV soap Isipho, where he played the role of Neo. He gained more fame after landing a role in the popular SABC1 soapie Generations The Legacy where he played the role of Luyolo, who is a Rastafarian medical school graduate.
Karabo Maseko was born on June 27, 1995 in Middleburg, Mpumalanga, South Africa. He was raised by his mother, after his father abdicated the family. This later made him to relocate to Johannesburg in search for greener pastures.
Interesting facts about Karabo Maseko
1. Karabo is a sibling to a famous TV Presenter and Actress
Karabo’s sister Tsholo Maseko, is also a popular TV presenter, hostess and actress. She is a regular face on SABC1 best known for co-presenting the SABC1 magazine shows Ses’khona, and Mzansi Insider, as well as other drama series on the station such as single Guys, Task Force, and Ngempela. Going by this, it will not be out of place to say that talent runs in their family.
2. He holds a degree in business management
Unlike most of his peers whom he grew up with in the suburbs, who are only contented with finding work in the mines and living a low profile life, Karabo had bigger dreams of becoming famous. This propelled him into furthering his education. The rising star attended the University of Johannesburg and obtained a degree in Business management.
3. He was once Crowned as Mr. Bunting
To say that Karabo is good looking, is to say the least, and many would agree that as much as the fast rising actor is talented, he is also handsome. This has motivated him to join the Mr. Bunding competitions during his university days, where he eventually got crowned as Mr. Bunding 2014, beating every other contestants. This feat became the beginning of his career breakthrough and set the ball rolling for his modelling career.
4. He started off as a TV presenter
After being crowed as Mr Bunting, Karabo later got invited to audition for the e.tv’s Crazy-E presenting job which eventually became his on-air debut and he started hosting the show in May, 2015. He has also served as a co-presenter on other shows such as Sistahood, Shiz Niz, Frenzy and Craz-e World Live.
5. His role on TV telenovela Isipho thrust him into limelight
The fast rising, multi-talented actor, made his TV acting debut on e.TV’s telenovela Isipho, where he played the starring role of Neo. Unluckily, the show was abruptly tinned, in 2019.
6. His Luyolo Role on Generations series brought him more fame
Following the sudden end of the telenovela Isipho, the fast rising star landed another role on one of the most sought-after South African soaps Generations, aired on SABC1.
He made his debut on Generations- the Legacy on May 15, where he plays the role of Luyolo whos character is a Rastafarian medical school graduate who went head over heels with Lesedi, a young pretty lady, whom he met in a Night club.
In an interview with TishaLIVE, where he was asked about his role as Luyolo, Karabo gave insights as to why he became interested in the character, explaining that the society believed in a single story of Rastafarians seeing them as only being smokers or stoners. Therefore, most people don’t believe that anyone of them could be responsible enough to become a doctor, this was why he loved playing that character, so as to change such narratives about Rastafarians in the society.
7. The Multi-talented actor is also an acapella singer
Aside acting, and presenting, Karabo equally has talents in music. He is attributed to starting the acapella-based music group known as This Is It. The group once competed in the National Eisteddfod music competition and made it to the semi-finals. Nonetheless, at the moment, he is yet to release any music track, but he has hinted his fans to anticipate his hit track soon enough.
8. He is also a Video Game Fanatic
Karabo spends the best part of his free time playing video games, with his friends or alone in his chambers, this has remained his major pastime, which he derives pleasure in most times.
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9. Karabo is also passionate about Fashion.
Of course it natural to expect that a young model like Karabo to be keen about his fashion sense. This goes to show why he always slays the social media showcasing the vibes of his sense of style.
10. Who is Karabo’s Girlfriend?
The name of Karabo’s girlfriend has been a dominant search engine topic online, as many of his fans remained eager to know who the handsome actor’s girlfriend is, or whether he is currently in any romantic relationship.
All the same, from our investigations, the 26-year-old, good-looking, Generations actor is still single. He seemed to be focused only on building his career at the moment. But he must have had countless secret admirers who would be excited to go on a date with him anytime he shows interest.
