Lillian Dube Bio: Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents, Health Issues, Movies, Awards, Daughter

Lillian Dube is a South African actress whose portrayal of Masebobe in the SABC1 soap opera “Generations” significantly contributed to her recognition in the entertainment industry.

Her performance in this role resonated with audiences and established her as a prominent figure in South African television.

Beyond “Generations,” Dube has appeared in various films and television series, including “Soul City,” where she played Sister Bettina, and “Skwizas.”

Profile

• Full name: Lillian Raseobi Dube
• Date of birth: September 30, 1945
• Age: 79 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Orlando East, Soweto, South Africa
• State of origin: Gauteng
• Nationality: South African
• Profession: Actress, Brand Ambassador
• Height: 1.63 meters (5 feet 4 inches)
• Parents: Her parents were from Lesotho and worked in Johannesburg
• Siblings: N/A
• Spouse: N/A
• Children: She has a daughter named Sonish.
• Relationship status: Possibly single
• Religion: N/A
• Ethnicity: N/A
• Net worth: $1 million

Early Life and Education

Lillian Dube was born on September 30, 1945, in Orlando East, Soweto, South Africa. Her parents were from Lesotho and worked in Johannesburg.  

Due to her mother’s illness and work commitments, Dube was raised by her grandmother in Lesotho. Details about her siblings are not publicly available. Information regarding her educational background, including the schools she attended and any degrees obtained, is not public.

Personal Life

In 2015, Lillian Dube rekindled a relationship with Kenneth Mgqamqo, an old flame she had dated 13 years prior. Their renewed relationship was publicly acknowledged, and Dube expressed happiness in finding love again. She has a daughter named Sonish.

Career

Lillian Dube’s acting career spans several decades, during which she has become a staple in South African television and film. She is best known for her role as Masebobe in “Generations” and as Sister Bettina in the educational drama “Soul City.”

Dube has also appeared in films such as “Mapantsula,” “Sweet ‘n Short,” and “Cry, the Beloved Country.” Her versatility as an actress has allowed her to take on a variety of roles, contributing to her longevity in the industry.

Awards

• Honorary Doctorate in Drama and Film Production from Tshwane University of Technology (2017)
• Lifetime Achievement Award from the South African Film and Television Awards (2011)
• Lifetime Achiever Award from the Theatre Guild (2014)
• SAFTA Golden Horn Nominee (2014, 2015)

Net Worth

Lillian Dube’s net worth is estimated at approximately $1 million. Her income is primarily derived from her extensive work in acting, including television, film, and theatre performances, as well as her role as a brand ambassador.

Health Challenges

Lillian Dube has been open about her personal health challenges, particularly her battle with breast cancer, which she was first diagnosed within 2007. After being in remission, the cancer returned in 2015, but Dube has continued to work and advocate for cancer awareness.  

Social Media

• Instagram: @lillian.dube
• Twitter: @Lillian_dube1

Filmography

• Mapantsula (1988)
• Sweet ‘n Short (1991)
• There’s a Zulu On My Stoep (1993)
• A Good Man in Africa (1994)
• Cry, the Beloved Country (1995)
• In My Country (2004)
• Oh, Schuks… I’m Gatvol (2004)
• Cape of Good Hope (2004)
• Fanie Fourie’s Lobola (2013)
• The Forgotten Kingdom (2013)
• Nothing for Mahala (2013)
• Mia and the White Lion (2018)
• Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire (2023)