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Trevor Gumbi MC/Comedian/Actor/Scriptwriter/Producer- Born 23 November 1880 in Durban , Kwa- Zulu Natal . Matriculated from Glen wood High School . He is the married father of two boys Jamie and Jodie Gumbi.

SAFTA (South African Film & Television Awards) nominated actor and Stand-up comedian Trevor Gumbi hosted Mzansi Magic's Headline, of which he was head writer, presenter and voice-over artist. This glamorous magazine show brings viewers closer to celebrities in South Africa. He acts on Mzansi Magic’s critically acclaimed drama series Rockville, presents Mzansi Magic's weekly tv show uVelaphi , writes and stars in SABC 1's sitcom Ses'top la which is a spin-off of the hugely successful City Ses'la. Trevor hosted Mzansi Magic's travel show Msawawa True South with Trevor Gumbi. To add to Trevor Gumbi’s television credits, he also writes, directs and does voice-overs for VUZU TV’s hit celebrity entertainment show, 10 over 10. Trevor Gumbi starred in the John Barker film 31 Million Reasons. Trevor Gumbi has recently been voted one of South Africa’s Twitter Kings, by Cosmopolitan magazine readers in January 2011 issue available 15 Dec 2010. Trevor Gumbi is widely recognizable as the character he plays in Vodacom's Brother Ubuntu Freedom ads & the voice of the foul in Hippo insurance ad campaign and was a Senior Script Writer on SABC 3's political satire talk show Last say on Sunday. Trevor has voice over experience on ETV's animated series, Jozi Zoo, can be heard doing skits on 5fm as The black guy at a braai and enjoyed success staring on his TV skit show for the Vodacom Super 14 rugby season as Offside Vilakazi on The desk with Offside Vilakazi and was seen weekly on SABC 1 celebrity entertainment show RGB.