Lerato Walaza is a South African actress, television host, and model widely recognized for her role as Zamo in the MTV series Shuga.
Profile Summary
Full name | Lerato Walaza |
Date of birth | October 17, 1994 |
Place of birth | South Africa |
Nationality | South African |
State of Origin | Gauteng |
Partner | Married |
Children | None |
Occupations | Actress, TV Host, Model |
Net Worth | $300,000 |

Early Life and Education
Lerato was born on October 17, 1994, in South Africa. She completed her drama studies at the Tshwane University of Technology.
Career
Lerato made her mark with the role of Zamo, a young single mother, in the first season of MTV Shuga. She highlighted the challenges of teenage motherhood and reprised this role in later seasons.
Besides the series, she featured in the film Letters of Hope, which was showcased at the Johannesburg Film Festival.
During the COVID-19 pandemic, she participated in MTV Shuga Alone Together, a mini-series filmed remotely to address pandemic-related issues.
Personal Life

Lerato Walaza prefers to keep her personal details private. There is no public information about her relationship status or children.
Lerato Walaza Net Worth
Lerato Walaza’s estimated net worth is around $300,000. This figure reflects her career as an actress, television presenter, and model primarily recognized for her role in MTV Shuga and other film appearances.
Filmography
- MTV Shuga (TV Series) as Zamo
- The Fury (Film) as Ayanda
- Face Deep (Film) as Luna