Pearl Thusi

Pearl Thusi
Born
Sithembile Xola Pearl Thusi

(1988-05-13) 13 May 1988 (age 36)
Hammarsdale, Kwazulu-Natal, South Africa
EducationPinetown Girls' High School University of the Witwatersrand
Occupations
  • Actress
  • model
  • radio personality
  • television host
  • businesswoman
Years active2003–present
Known for
Children2 [1]
Websitewww.pearlthusiofficial.com

Sithembile Xola Pearl Thusi (born 13 May 1988) is a South African actress, model, and presenter. She is 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.[2] In 2020, she starred in the title role of Netflix's first African original series, Queen Sono.[3]

  1. ^ Mbayimbayi, Asanda (10 October 2023). "'She confuses some letters' – curriculum specialist on Pearl Thusi's daughter". The Citizen.
  2. ^ "Pearl Thusi Films and Shows – Apple TV (EE)". Apple TV. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  3. ^ Kanter, Jake (28 April 2020). "'Queen Sono': Netflix Renews Its First African Original Series". Deadline. Retrieved 13 August 2020.