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Prince Grootboom
South African actor
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Nthuthuzelo Prince Grootboom is a South African actor. He is best known for playing starring roles in notable television shows include Inimba (2025–present) as Mawethu Phakade and 1802: Love Defies Time (2023–2024) as Melisizwe.
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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 Phakade and 1802: Love Defies Time (2023–2024) as Melisizwe.
Nthuthuzelo Prince Grootbom was born and raised in Gqeberha, Eastern Cape, South Africa, on 1 July 1998 to a Xhosa descent family.
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.
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.