Pearl Thusi is a South African actress, model, and presenter known for her roles as Patricia Kopong in the BBC/HBO comedy-drama series The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, Dayana Mampasi in the ABC thriller Quantico and Samkelo in the romance film Catching Feelings.
Pearl Thusi is took over the trends list after she posted snaps of herself in a risqué jumpsuit. Pearl Thusi has had romantic links with sports broadcaster Robert Marawa and Walter Mokoena.
Pearl Thusi’s Biography
Sithembile Xola Pearl Thusi born on 13 May 1988, is a 53-year-old South African actress, model, and presenter known for her roles as Patricia Kopong in the BBC/HBO comedy-drama series The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency, Dayana Mampasi in the ABC thriller Quantico and Samkelo in the romance film Catching Feelings. In 2020, she starred in the titular role of Netflix’s first African original series, Queen Sono.
Pearl Thusi hails from the KwaNdengezi and Hammarsdale districts on the outskirts of Durban. She has two sisters and attended Pinetown Girls’ High School. She started her studies at the University of the Witwatersrand but she dropped out to make time for her career. In 2020 she resumed her studies at South African University.
She is a presenter on MTV and e.tv’s Lip Sync Battle Africa, and EbonyLife TV’s talk show Moments. She appeared as Paresa Motown on SABC 3’s soap opera Isidingo, co-hosted Live Amps with DJ Wallace and Rusand Shocha, and appeared on SABC 1’s Celebrity Gossip magazine show Real Life Goboza” as the moderator.
In 2009, Pearl Thusi played Patricia Kopong in the BBC/HBO comedy The Number. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. In 2015, she took on a supporting role as a Ph.D. Nandi Montab in Tremors 5:
Pedigree and also appeared in rapper Emtee’s music video titled “Pearl Thusi”.
In 2016, Pearl Thusi was cast as a series regular in the role of Dayana Mampasi on the second season of the ABC thriller series Quantico, opposite Priyanka Chopra. In the same year, Pearl Thusi was cast as Samkelo in the romantic drama film Catching Feelings. The film was released in theaters on 9 March 2018. In 2017, Pearl Thusi starred as Brenda Riviera in the drama film Kalushi.
In 2018, Pearl Thusi became the new host of the third season of MTV Bases Behind the Story. That same year, she was cast as Queen Sono in the Netflix crime series Queen Sono. The series premiered on February 28, 2020 and received rave reviews from critics, with particular praise for Pearl Thusi’s performance.
In April 2020, Netflix renewed the series for a second season, however, on November 26, 2020, it was reported that Netflix canceled the series, citing production problems due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On December 15, 2020, she co-hosted the inaugural KZN Entertainment Awards with Somiji Murongo and in February 2021, Pearl Thusi was cast as Zama Zulu in the Netflix film Fistful of Vengeance released on February 17, 2022.
Pearl Thusi has had a successful modelling career, appearing in adverts for Vodacom, Edgars, Jet, Altech Netstar, DStv, Khomanani, SANBS, Toyota, Kellogg’s Special K, Danone and KFC, among others. She was also selected to be a campaign ambassador for Castle Lite’s Feel the Beat of Sub Zero Experience featuring Kanye West, and was the MC on the evening.
Pearl Thusi completed the Startup Ventures course at WITS Business School, as well as a Bachelor’s Degree in Communication Studies from UNISA. She is also co-owner of AYANA Africa Modeling Agency and has a daughter with sports presenter Walter Mokoena.
Pearl Thusi’s Nationality
Pearl Thusi is a South African born in KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.
Pearl Thusi’s Net Worth
Pearl Thusi a South African actress, model, and presenter is estimated to have a net worth of $2 million.
Where is Pearl Thusi from?
Pearl Thusi is from KwaZulu-Natal, a coastal South African province, known for its beaches, mountains and savannah populated by big game. The safari destination Hluhluwe-iMfolozi Park, in the northeast, is home to black and white rhinos, lions and giraffes.
How old is Pearl Thusi?
Born on May 13, 1988, Pearl Thusi is 35 years
Pearl Thusi’s Height & Weight
Pearl Thusi stands 5 ft 4 in / 163 cm, tall and weighs 119 lb / 54 kg
Pearl Thusi’s Career
Pearl Thusi is a presenter on MTV and e.tv’s Lip Sync Battle Africa, and EbonyLife TV’s talk show Moments. She appeared as Paresa Motown on SABC 3’s soap opera Isidingo, co-hosted Live Amps with DJ Wallace and Rusand Shocha, and appeared on SABC 1’s Celebrity Gossip magazine show Real Life Goboza” as the moderator.
In 2009, Pearl Thusi played Patricia Kopong in the BBC/HBO comedy The Number. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. In 2015, she took on a supporting role as a Ph.D. Nandi Montab in Tremors 5:
Pedigree and also appeared in rapper Emtee’s music video titled “Pearl Thusi”.
In 2016, Pearl Thusi was cast as a series regular in the role of Dayana Mampasi on the second season of the ABC thriller series Quantico, opposite Priyanka Chopra. In the same year, Pearl Thusi was cast as Samkelo in the romantic drama film Catching Feelings. The film was released in theaters on 9 March 2018. In 2017, Pearl Thusi starred as Brenda Riviera in the drama film Kalushi.
In 2018, Pearl Thusi became the new host of the third season of MTV Bases Behind the Story. That same year, she was cast as Queen Sono in the Netflix crime series Queen Sono. The series premiered on February 28, 2020 and received rave reviews from critics, with particular praise for Pearl Thusi’s performance.
In April 2020, Netflix renewed the series for a second season, however, on November 26, 2020, it was reported that Netflix canceled the series, citing production problems due to the COVID-19 pandemic. On December 15, 2020, she co-hosted the inaugural KZN Entertainment Awards with Somiji Murongo and in February 2021, Pearl Thusi was cast as Zama Zulu in the Netflix film Fistful of Vengeance released on February 17, 2022.
Pearl Thusi has had a successful modelling career, appearing in adverts for Vodacom, Edgars, Jet, Altech Netstar, DStv, Khomanani, SANBS, Toyota, Kellogg’s Special K, Danone and KFC, among others. She was also selected to be a campaign ambassador for Castle Lite’s Feel the Beat of Sub Zero Experience featuring Kanye West, and was the MC on the evening.
Pearl Thusi’s Marital Status
Pearl Thusi is not known to be married but reportedly engaged to Australian businessman Shaun Bonnett whom she refers to as her husband though they aren’t known to be married.
Pearl Thusi’s Family & Siblings
Pearl Thusi hasn’t revealed much about her family but she is known to have two sisters.
Why is Pearl Thusi famous?
Pearl Thusi is famous as a presenter for the SABC3 program iCrew but took over the internet recently after she posted snaps of herself in a risqué jumpsuit.
Pearl Thusi’s Children
Pearl Thusi has two daughters named Okuhlekonke Thusi (who she adopted) and Thandolwethu Mokoena, whom she had with Walter Mokoena.
Pearl Thusi’s Social Media
Pearl Thusi goes by the handle (@pearlthusi) on Instagram and (@PearlThusi) on Twitter.
Source: www.Ghgossip.com
