Meet Scandal Hlengiwe’s Real-Life Italian Boyfriend

Meet Nunu Khumalo’s Real-Life Italian Boyfriend, Scandal ‘Hlengiwe’ Actress Nunu Khumalo

Nqobile “Nunu” Khumalo is currently making a name for herself on the etv soapie Scandal as Hlengiwe Twala!

Nunu Khumalo, who plays Hlengiwe on Scandal!, is dating a Zimbabwean Dr. Nyasha Mugari, played by Jerome Galiao, and an Italian boyfriend Federico Ancillai in real life.

Her personal life is not the only part of her life where real life collides with fiction. As Hlengiwe Twala, she is a journalist for Scandal publications, in real life, Nunu Khumalo attended Midrand Graduate Institute for journalism. This may be the reason why she excels in her role as a journalist as it is something she can relate to.

Nunu is not particular about her personal life and has let the world know she is dating a white guy. Going through Khumalo’s official Instagram page, one can see that she often posts images of herself and her boyfriend.

Nunu Khumalo met her boyfriend at the 2019 Septimius Awards. Khumalo received the same award in 2022, as they celebrated three years together.

The couple loves spending time together, especially on vacation. Nunu Khumalo and her Italian boyfriend Federico Ancillai spent the holidays in Budapest, Hungary. Federico’s family, including his brother Deio Ancillai, were introduced to her. They also went to some well-known tourist destinations in the Central European country.

Federico Ancillai, Khumalo’s boyfriend, was born in Rome, Lazio, Italy in 1990. Federico, like his girlfriend, is an actor and director. Burning Red (2018), Little Broken Bodies (2022), and A.N.I.M.A. Atassia Neuro Ipofisaria Monolaterale Acuta (2019) are among his works.

Federico Ancillai is a model in addition to his work in the film industry. Ancillai has appeared in television commercials for well-known brands such as Budget Insurance, alongside 2019 Rugby World Cup winner Francois de Klerk.