Pearl Modiadie facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Pearl Modiadie
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Nthabiseng Pearl Modiadie
29 December 1987 Tembisa, Gauteng, South Africa
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Nationality | South African |
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Education | Norkem Park High School Rosebank College |
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Years active | 2006–present |
Notable work
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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.
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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:
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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 |