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Pearl Modiadie
Born
Nthabiseng Pearl Modiadie

(1987-12-29) 29 December 1987 (age 37)
Tembisa, Gauteng, South Africa
Nationality South African
Other names
  • The Black Pearl
  • Pearl Moody
Education Norkem Park High School
Rosebank College
Occupation
  • TV personality
  • actress
  • television presenter
  • radio DJ
  • writer
Years active 2006–present
Notable work
  • Expresso
  • Generations: The Legacy
  • Scandal!
  • SABC1
  • Trending SA
  • Zaziwa
Children Lewatle

Pearl Modiadie is a famous South African TV presenter, radio DJ, actress, and producer. She was born on December 29, 1987. Many people know her from the music talk show Zaziwa on SABC1.

Pearl's Journey: Life and Career

Early Life and School Days

Pearl Modiadie grew up in Tembisa, a township in South Africa. She went to Norkem Park High School and finished in 2005. Later, in 2007, she studied Media Studies and Journalism at Rosebank College. She earned her diploma in 2009.

Starting Her Career

Pearl started her career on TV by hosting Craz-e, a show for kids on e.tv. In 2007, she also helped host a kids' game show called Crazed Out. She also worked as a DJ at YFM radio station. Pearl was a producer and host for the TV show Sistahood until April 2012.

In early 2013, Pearl joined the e.tv soap opera Scandal!. She played a character named Kefilwe Malope. After that, she began hosting Zaziwa on SABC1. This music show lets viewers learn about their favorite stars through music.

Pearl is also a regular reporter for Expresso, a morning show on SABC 3. She also hosts a radio show on Metro FM with Thomas Msengane. In 2015, Pearl was a contestant on Strictly Come Dancing. She danced with professional dancer Grant Esterhuizen.

Family Life

Pearl Modiadie became a mother in September 2020. She has a baby boy named Lewatle Olivier. Pearl has two sisters, Dambuza Sina Sibuyi and Tebogo Penelope Modiadie. She also has a niece and two nephews. Their names are Naledi Gugulethu Mkhonto, Nkateko Lesedi Mkhonto, and Oratile Percy Modiadie.

TV Shows and Movies

Pearl Modiadie has been in many TV shows and movies. Here is a list of some of her work:

Film
Year Show or Film Role Notes
2006–2013 Craz-e Herself Presenter, TV show
2022 Redemption Yvonne Zikode Main character
2013–present Zaziwa Herself Host
2013– 2015 Expresso Field presenter
2013–present Generations Jade Recurring role
2014 Kasi To Favelas Herself Host
Come Duze 2015
2015 14th Metro FM Music Awards Social media lounge host
2017–present Raw Silk host
2018–2019 Trending SA Guest host
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