Considered one of South Africa’s most sought after personalities, Pearl Thusi has blown the nation away with her talent and pizazz. With a nomination in this year’s South African Film & Television Awards (SAFTA). Pearls contribution to one of South Africa’s Top 10 Shows, Zone 14, has gained her the recognition she deserves and she will be up against the likes of Samukelo Ndlovu from Soul City as well as Nazli George from Plein Street at this year’s SAFTA. Her role as Samkelisiwe Nkambule in Zone 14 is a reflection of her raw talent. Samkelisiwe is a well-spoken and aspiring model that comes from Eshowe, a small rural area in KZN. She moves to Johannesburg to follow her dreams and is introduced to a whole new world of experiences and exciting adventures.
As leading actress, TV presenter, MC, Voiceover Artist and Model Pearl Thusi is certainly a talent to be reckoned with. Her breath taking beauty and elegance even has legendary actors like Kevin Spacey speechless and it’s no wonder she has impressive titles such as former Miss KZN and First Runner-up in Miss SA Teen 2003. Pearl has appeared on many advertising commercials and in numerous leading TV shows such as Tropika Island Of Treasure, Soul City, Family Bonds’ and Number 1 Ladies Detective Agency to name a few.
Not just a pretty face however, Pearl Thusi has the brain to match, and will even put you to shame. With a Start-up Venture Course from the WITS Business School already in the bag, Pearl Thusi is currently completing a BA Communications Science through UNISA.
As the co-owner of Ayana Africa Modelling Agency, a mother and successful local celebrity, Pearl Thusi has done more than most girls have at her age andat 24, Pearl is ready to take the world by storm! With her recent selection as campaign ambassador for Castle Lite’s Feel The Beat Of Sub Zero Experience, and her nomination in the SAFTA Best Supporting Actress in a TV Drama Series criteria, Capacity Relations (her PR company) has no doubt this sought after star will continue to dazzle her fans for many years to come.