Pearl Thusi Biography
Pearl Thusi is a South African Actress, Model, Television Host, Radio Personality, and Businesswoman, who was born and brought up in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. She is widely known for her roles in the ABC thriller television series ‘Quantico’ as Dayana Mampasi, the 2018 fantasy film ‘The Scorpion King: Book of Souls’ as Tala, and the crime drama series ‘Queen Sono’ as Queen Sono. She currently Hosts ‘Behind the Story’ show. Pearl has Co-Hosted several Shows including ‘1st KZN Entertainment Awards’, ‘Lip Sync Battle Africa’, ‘Live Amp’, and ‘Real Goboza’ among others. She has also appeared in other notable films and series including ‘The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency’ as Patricia Kopong, ‘Wu Assassins: Fistful of Vengeance’ as Adaku, ‘Isidingo’ as Palesa Motaung, and ‘Tremors 5: Bloodlines’ as Dr. Nandi Montabu.
10 Quick Facts Pearl Thusi
- Name: Pearl Thusi
- Age: 34 years
- Birthday: 13 May
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Height: 5 feet 7 inches (1.69 meters)
- Nationality: South African
- Occupation: Actress, Model, Television Host, Radio Personality, and Businesswoman
- Marital Status: To be updated
- Salary: To be updated
- Net worth: $1 million and $10 million
Pearl Thusi Age
Thusi is 34 years old as of 2022, she was born on 13 May 1988, in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. She celebrates her birthday on the 13th of May every year and her birth sign is Taurus.
Pearl Thusi Height
Pearl stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.69 meters). Her body measurements are 34-26-35 inches with black hair and dark brown eyes.
Pearl Thusi Weight
Thusi Weighs 126 lbs (57 kg).
Pearl Thusi Family, Parents, and Siblings
Pearl was born to her father Bhekizizwe Thusi, and her mother in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. She was raised by a single parent, her father after her mother died. She spent her childhood with her two siblings sisters named Prunella Thusi and Pamela Thusi.
Pearl Thusi Boyfriend, and Husband
Thusi is currently in a relationship with Serge Ibaka, a Congolese-born NBA Player. The couple met in 2017, when Serge went to South Africa, to play in the NBA Africa Game. Previously, she was in a relationship with Robert Marawa, the SuperSport and SABC sports journalist who later confirmed their breakup in August 2017.
Pearl Thusi Husband and Baby Daddy
Pearl is a proud mother of two adorable children named Thandolwethu Mokoena, and Okuhlekonke Thusi, whom she adopted. The baby daddy to her first daughter Thandolwethu Mokoena is Walter Mokoena, and she got her during her days as a fresher in the university.
Pearl Thusi Net Worth
Thusi has an estimated net worth of $1 million and $10 million as of 2021. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an Actress, Model, Television Host, Radio Personality and Businesswoman. Through her various sources of income, she has been able to accumulate a good fortune but prefers to lead a modest lifestyle.
Pearl Thusi Measurements and Facts
Here are some interesting facts and body measurements you should know about Pearl Thusi;
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- Full Names: Sithembile Xola Pearl Thusi
- Popular As: Pearl Thusi
- Gender: Female
- Occupation / Profession: Actress, Model, Television Host, Radio Personality and Businesswoman
- Nationality: South African
- Race / Ethnicity: Multiracial
- Religion: Christianity
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
Pearl Thusi Birthday
- Age / How Old?: 33 years (2021)
- Zodiac Sign: Taurus
- Date of Birth: 13 May 1988
- Place of Birth: Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
- Birthday: 13th May
Pearl Thusi Body Measurements
- Body Measurements: 34-26-35 inches
- Height / How Tall?: 5 feet 7 inches (1.69 meters)
- Weight: 126 lbs (57 kg)
- Eye Color: Dark Brown
- Hair Color: Black
- Shoe Size: 8.5 (US)
- Dress Size: 5 (US)
- Breast Size: 34 inches
- Waist Size: 26 inches
- Hip Size: 35 inches
Pearl Family and Relationship
- Father (Dad): Bhekizizwe Thusi
- Mother: Not Known
- Siblings (Brothers and Sisters): Prunella Thusi and Pamela Thusi
- Marital Status: Dating
- Husband/Spouse: Not Applicable
- Dating / Boyfriend: Engaged to Serge Ibaka
- Children: Daughter(s) (Thandolwethu Mokoena and Okuhlekonke Thusi) Sons (None)
Thusi Net Worth and Salary
- Net Worth: $1.8 Million
- Salary: Under Review
- Source of Income: Actress, Model, Television Host, Radio Personality and Businesswoman
Pearl Thusi Career
Pearl Thusi Quantico
Pearl portrayed Dayana Mampasi in the American thriller drama television series “Quantico”. Quantico is a drama from Josh Safran and Mark Gordon who are the executive producers. It explores the lives of young FBI recruits who have come to the Quantico base in Virginia for 21 weeks of training to become special agents.
The recruits have been thoroughly vetted and are considered the best and the brightest – but each one of them possesses secrets, including hidden reasons for enlisting. One recruit is keeping the biggest secret and he ends up being suspected of masterminding the most deadly attack on the United States. In addition to that, Pearl was part of the Quantico cast from 2016 to 2017.
Pearl Thusi Model
Her career in modeling began in her early days in school. She participated in pageants in her “township” of kwaNdengezi, KwaZulu Natal in South Africa. This built her confidence in front of the camera. While in high school she continued with her passion for modeling that saw her clinch the title of the First Runners-up in Miss SA Teen in 2003 and in 2005 she was named Miss KZN.
She has graced the cover of the most high profile magazines such as City Press’ iMag, Blaque, Gaschette, Destiny Hair, Bona Magazine, True Love, Dossier, Elle, Cosmopolitan, Grazia and numerous editorials on some of these titles.
Pearl Thusi Movies and TV Shows
Movies
- 2015 – Tremors 5: Bloodlines as Dr. Nandi Montabu
- 2015 – Einfach Rosa: Wolken über Kapstadt as Nandi
- 2017 – Catching Feelings as Samkelo
- 2017 – Kalushi as Brenda Riviera
- 2018 – The Scorpion King: Book of Souls as Tala
- 2020 – Bulletproof 2 as Joanna “Jo” Schmidt
- TBA – Wu Assassins: Fistful of Vengeance as Adaku
TV Shows
- 2009 – The No. 1 Ladies’ Detective Agency as Patricia Kopong
- 2011-2012 – Zone 14 as Samkelisiwe
- 2011–2016 – Live Amp as Co-host
- 2012 – Real Goboza as Co-host
- 2013 – Isidingo as Palesa Motaung
- 2013 – Tropika Island of Treasure as Host
- 2015 – Moments as Co-host
- 2016–2017 – Lip Sync Battle Africa as Co-host
- 2016–2017 – Quantico as Dayana Mampasi
- 2018–present – Behind the Story as Host
- 2020 – Queen Sono as Queen Sono
- 2020 – 1st KZN Entertainment Awards as Co-host
Frequently Asked Questions about Pearl Thusi
Who is Pearl Thusi?
Pearl Thusi is a South African Actress, Model, Television Host, Radio Personality and Businesswoman. She is widely known for her roles in the ABC thriller television series ‘Quantico’ as Dayana Mampasi, the 2018 fantasy film ‘The Scorpion King: Book of Souls’ as Tala, and in the crime drama series ‘Queen Sono’ as Queen Sono. She currently Hosts ‘Behind the Story’ show. She has Co-Hosted several Shows including ‘1st KZN Entertainment Awards’ and ‘Lip Sync Battle Africa’.
How old is Pearl Thusi?
Thusi is 33 years old as of 2021, she was born on 13 May 1988, in Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa. Her birth sign is Taurus.
How tall is Pearl Thusi?
Pearl stands at a height of 5 feet 7 inches (1.69 meters).
Is Pearl married?
No, but she is currently in a relationship with Serge Ibaka, a Congolese-born NBA Player. The couple met in 2017, when Serge went to South Africa, to play in the NBA Africa Game. Previously, she was in a relationship with Robert Marawa, the SuperSport and SABC sports journalist who later confirmed their breakup in August 2017.
How much is Pearl worth?
Thusi has an estimated net worth of $1.8 million dollars as of 2021. This includes her assets, money and income. Her primary source of income is her career as an Actress, Model, Television Host, Radio Personality and Businesswoman.
Where does Thusi live?
Because of security reasons, she has not shared her precise location of residence. We will update this information if we get the location and images of her house.
Is Pearl dead or alive?
She is alive and in good health. There have been no reports of her being sick or having any health-related issues.
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