Background

Lazarus Boora is a Zimbabwean Comedian who has been acting since 1997 and has won numerous awards on various occasions. He is known for his role in the ZBC soapie Studio 263.

Early life

Born on the 18th of October 1973(45 years) in Rukweza (Nyanga).

Nickname

Gringo

Family

Son – Taurai Boora

Sister – Tanaka Boora

Education

Primary – Rukweza Primary School

Primary – Glen View Number Two Primary Schools

Secondary – Tafara High School

Tertiary – Mutare Teacher’s College (Drama)

Tertiary – University of Zimbabwe (Theatre and Dance)

Career

Yamaguchi drama club

Tamuka Theatrical Arts

Avondale based Reps Theatre (1993)

The People’s Roadshow

Screentalent (1996)

Gringo Ndiani (2001)

Gringo Mari iripi (2003)

Gringo-Troublemaker (2013)

Awards

Best Actor – National Arts Merit Awards (NAMA) in 2002