Prince Grootboom

Prince Grootboom
Born
Nthuthuzelo Prince Grootboom

(1998-07-01) 1 July 1998 (age 28)
Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa
Other namePrince Beez
OccupationActor
Years active2021–present
Spouse
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(m. 2025)​

Nthuthuzelo Prince Grootboom (born 1 July 1998) is a South African actor. He is best known for playing starring roles in notable television shows include Inimba (2025–present) as Mawethu Sonjica and 1802: Love Defies Time (2023–2024) as Melisizwe.

Early life

Nthuthuzelo Prince Grootbom was born and raised in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, on 1 July 1998 to a Xhosa descent family.

Career

Grootboom made his television debut in 2021 in as Netflix drama series Jiva! season 1 playing the supporting role of Makhekhe. In 2023, he upgraded his acting career, when he played the lead role in a triller series Fatal Seduction as Jacob Tau. The same year, he played the lead role of Melisizwe in 1Magictelenovela 1802: Love Defies Time. He also appeared in SABC 1 soapie opera uBettina Wethu playing the supporting role of Xhanti Mayiza.

In 2025, Grootboom became one of the greatest actors in South Africa reported by GQ South Africa magazine. He played the starring role of Mawethu Phakade in Mzansi Magic telenovela Inimba. In May 2026, he made his debut in a film 180 playing the lead role of Zak. He was ranked a 5 star performance rating for his role of Zak in Africa Ranks and featured in a magazine cover.

Personal life

Grootboom is married with a fellow actress Rorisang Mohapi after being engaged in 2025 October. Beside acting, he is a professional dancer and practicing boxer.

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2026 180 Zak Lead role

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2021 Jiva! Makhekhe Supporting role, season 1
2023–present Fatal Seduction Jacob Tau Lead role, season 1–3
2023 uBettina Wethu Xhanti Mayiza Supporting role, season 4
2023–2024 1802: Love Defies Time Melisizwe Lead role, season 1
2025–present Inimba Mawethu Main role, season 1–2
2026 Blank Slate Mr Tswete Supporting, season 1

References

  1. ↑ Manuel, Marilynn (2025-10-11). "Who are Prince Grootboom and Rorisang Mohapi? A closer look at SA's newly engaged TV stars". News24. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  2. ↑ Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (2025-05-12). "Dancing Prince takes over acting throne!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  3. ↑ Kumalo, Nombuso (2023-11-27). "Prince Grootboom steps up and turns on the heat". Sowetan. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  4. ↑ Khulu, Ntombi (2025-08-15). "Kgomotso Christopher and Prince Grootboom dive into Fatal Seduction S2's emotional storm". News24. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  5. ↑ Lesemane, Lineo (2023-06-06). "Meet the stars of the new SA's steamy Netflix series 'Fatal Seduction'". The Citizen. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  6. ↑ Birjalal, Alyssia (2024-05-08). "Prince Grootboom, Amanda Seome cast in 'uBettina Wethu' season 4". IOL. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  7. ↑ Geqiwe, Anele (2025-08-22). "Prince Grootboom has everything it takes to be a leading man". GQ. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  8. ↑ Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (2025-05-12). "Dancing Prince takes over acting throne!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  9. ↑ Mdaka, Zintle (2026-03-20). "Prince Grootbom to star in Netflix's '180'". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  10. ↑ Mandoyi, Sindeka (2026-04-28). "Man Candy: Prince Grootboom on growth, grounding, and leading his first film 180". Glamour. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  11. ↑ Ranks, Tosin (2026-05-18). "Ntuthuzelo Prince Grootboom — A 5-Star Force Defining Presence in African Cinema". Ranks Magazine. Retrieved 2026-06-04.
  12. ↑ Lesemane, Lineo (2025-10-06). "Actors Rorisang Mohapi and Prince Grootboom are engaged". The Citizen. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  13. ↑ Davechand, Chiraag (2025-10-06). "Rorisang Mohapi Announces Engagement to Prince Grootboom". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  14. ↑ Kamko, Aphiwe (2025-10-06). "House of Zwide star Rorisang Mohapi and partner Prince Grootboom get ready to tie the knot". News24. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  15. ↑ Sibiya, Sibongumenzi (2025-05-12). "Dancing Prince takes over acting throne!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2026-06-03.
  16. ↑ Kumalo, Nombuso (2023-11-27). "Prince Grootboom steps up and turns on the heat". Sowetan. Retrieved 2026-06-03.