Actor, Creative Strategist and Business Consultant Tendaiishe Chitima’s forte is film and media. She has a keen interest in technology and is well versed in business practices.
Growing up a very shy girl, the rising star hopped on a journey to conquer her inhibitions when she studied Media & Journalism at the University of Cape Town and instantly fell in love with drama. Now a powerhouse actress with key roles in several movies of note, she was catapulted into superstardom when the award-winning Tomas Brickhill-directed romcom Cook-Off became a global phenomenon after it debuted on Netflix.
Dedicated and with the ability to bring any role/character to the big screen, Tendai quickly becomes one of the most pursued young talents in Zimbabwe and has starred in the Pan African Film Festival award-winning anti-poaching awareness movie, Gonarezhou.
Film, TV & Theatre Experience
FILM
Gonarezhou (2018) Supporting Lead (Thulo) /Zimbabwe/ dir. Sydney Taivavashe
Into Infinity (2018) Supporting Lead (Angela Tsitsi)/ RSA/ dir. Brendan Campbell
Cook Off (2017) Lead (Anesu) /Zimbabwe/ NETFLIX/ dir. Tomas Brickhill
Evelyn and Tapiwa (2014) Lead (Tapiwa) /RSA/ dir. Samantha Nell
Jayson’s Hope (2013) Supporting Lead (Mary) / RSA/ dir. Fortune Onyedikachi
TELEVISION
Working Wives (2020) Rumbi/RSA/Ndiani Studios/dir. Sbu Mngomezulu
Ties That Bind Us (2018) As herself/ RSA/ Full Circle Prod/ dir. Director Kit
Guilt (2018) Lead (Consolation)/ RSA/ Coalstove Prod/ dir. Various
Binnelanders (2017) Featured (Teleza) /RSA/ Stark Films/ dir. Various
iNumber Number (2017) Featured (Sinobuhle) /RSA/ Quizzical Pic/ dir. Various
Fifty (2017) Featured (Efy) /Nigeria/ Ebony TV/ dir. Akin Omotoso
Isidingo (2016) Featured (Adelaide) /RSA/ Endemol/ dir. Various
Mutual Friends S2 (2016) Lead (Blessing) /RSA/ MVP Prod/ dir. Norman Maake
Zimbabwe’s Greatest Talent Presenter /Zimbabwe/Honde Valley/dir. Moses Matanda
THEATRE
The Language Archive by Julia Cho Supporting Lead (Emma) /Zimbabwe/ Almasi Collaborative Arts
– Stage Reading/ dir. Zaza Muchemwa (2018)
Bloom Flame Lily Bloom Lead (Ruvarashe) /Zimbabwe/ Rooftop Productions/ dir. Daves
Guzha (2018)
Love and Silence Lead (Herself) /RSA/Baxter Theatre/ dir. Chiko Chamanga &
Melina Ojiambo (2013)
Guess who’s coming to dinner Lead (Herself) /RSA/Baxter Theatre/ dir. Chiko Chamanga &
Melina Ojiambo (2012)
The Lion, the Tortoise & the Crow Various Animals/RSA/Clanwilliam Festival & UCT/ dir. Lavona
Debruyn (2011)
Editorial: This month, #enthuse, through our #SheCreatesMarch feature series, celebrates the work of thirty-one Zimbabwean women creatives, the contributions and achievements they have made throughout history, culture, and society. The idea is to elevate visibility for commercial projects and commissions. Discover the work of avant-garde creatives who embody the spirit of the month by uplifting and empowering women. Representing diverse backgrounds and disciplines, these women share one thing in common: their dedication to supporting women and sharing their stories through art and creativity. We are thrilled to share their work. And this month is about them. #ChooseToChallenge
