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Pearl Modiadie
Born
Nthabiseng Pearl Modiadie

(1987-01-01) 1 January 1987 (age 38)
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 (born January 1, 1987) is a well-known South African TV personality. She is also a radio DJ, actress, and producer. Many people know her from hosting the music talk show Zaziwa on SABC1.

Pearl Modiadie's Journey

Early Life and School Days

Pearl Modiadie was born on January 1, 1987. Her birthplace was Tembisa township in South Africa. She went to Norkem Park High School. Pearl finished high school in 2005. In 2007, she started studying Media Studies and Journalism. She earned her diploma from Rosebank College in 2009.

Starting Her TV Career

Pearl Modiadie first became famous for hosting the kids' TV show Craz-e on e.tv. In 2007, she also co-hosted a fun kids' game show called Crazed Out. She worked as a DJ at YFM radio station. Pearl was also a producer and host for the TV series Sistahood.

Becoming a Star

In early 2013, Pearl started acting in the e.tv soapie Scandal!. Later, she began hosting the SABC1 music show Zaziwa. This show lets viewers learn about their favorite stars. They discover how music has shaped their lives.

Pearl is also a regular presenter on SABC 3's morning show Expresso. She also hosts a radio show on Metro FM. You can hear her every weekday from 12 PM to 3 PM. In 2015, Pearl joined the reality competition Strictly Come Dancing. She was one of 10 celebrity contestants. She danced with professional dancer Grant Esterhuizen.

Pearl's Family Life

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

TV Shows and Movies

Film
Year Film Role Notes
2006–2013 Craz-e Herself Presenter, Soap opera
2022 Redemption Yvonne Zikode Lead 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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