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Pearl Thusi Biography

Birth Name:Sithembile Xola Pearl Thusi

Birth Place:Kwuzulu-Natal, South Africa

Profession Actress, Assistant director

Fast Facts

  • Was nominated for a SAFTA award for best actress in a supporting role for her work in "Zone 14․"
  • Has been named one of Glamour Magazine's "Most GLAMOURous Women․"
  • Was nominated for the first Rapid Lion Film Festival's best actress award
  • Started out working as a model
  • Quote: "You have to survive many nightmares to make your dreams come true․"
  • Was a finalist in the Miss South Africa Teen pageant
  • Founded Black Pearl Hair Care Collection