Shamilla Miller is a talented South African entertainer, with a diverse range of skills in acting, hosting, and modeling. She has captivated audiences with her performances in various popular shows such as Amaza, Forced Love, Tali’s Baby Diary, Troy: Fall of a City, and The Girl from St. Agnes.
Profile Summary
| Full Name: | Shamilla Ismael Miller |
| Date Of Birth: | September 14, 1988 |
| Place Of Birth: | Cape Town, South Africa |
| Spouse: | South African |
| Occupation(s): | Actress, Costume designer |
| Net Worth: | $500,000 |
Early Life And Education
Hailing from Cape Town, South Africa, Shamilla Miller entered the world on 14th September, 1988.
After earning her Bachelor’s degree in Live Performance and Film from AFDA – The School for the Creative Economy in 2009, she embarked on a career that would see her dazzle audiences through her work in notable productions like Amaza, Forced Love, Tali’s Baby Diary, Troy: Fall of a City, and The Girl from St. Agnes.
Career
Shamilla Miller was introduced to the entertainment world through theater productions mentored by David Kramer and Alfred Rietman. She graced the stage in lead roles for plays like Krismas van Map Jacob’s (2009) and Baby (2010).
Her talents caught the eye of Vulture Productions, leading her to star in sitcom-style plays at the Artscape Theatre and Grahamstown festival between 2011 and 2015, followed by various television commercials.
Miller ventured into the film industry with her debut in the Hollywood blockbuster Zulu by Jérôme Salle in 2013. This kick-started her TV career when she joined the SABC1 youth drama Amaza in 2014 as “Ayesha Ibrahim,” and later as a presenter for the children’s show Challenge SOS.
She continued to showcase her acting prowess in projects like Forced Love and several short films, earning accolades such as Best Actress at the Mzanzi short film festival for her role in Nommer37.
Making a mark internationally, Miller competed in the BET reality competition Top Actor Africa in 2016 while starring in Maynard Kraak’s Sonskyn Beperk as “Nicola.” This led to roles in projects like Bock to School Mom and Hooten and the Lady.
Moving to Johannesburg, she secured roles in popular South African shows like Isidingo and Z’bondiwe, and further demonstrated her acting range in the BBC drama series Troy: Fall of a City as “Athena.”
2018 saw Miller making appearances in productions such as The Docket and Tali’s Wedding Diary, which achieved record-breaking success on Showmax.
She continued to captivate audiences in 2019 with roles in Blood & Water and The Girl From St Agnes, the latter setting a new viewership record within 24 hours.
Her recent projects includes participation in SABC2’s Comedy Mixtape and her role as “Kelly Peterson” in the Netflix South Africa series Dead Places.
Personal Life
Shamilla Miller, a versatile performer from South Africa, has been romantically involved with Clifford Joshua for an extended period.
Shamilla Miller Net Worth
Shamilla Miller is a talented actress who has quickly made a mark in the entertainment industry, achieving substantial success and financial rewards in a relatively short period.
Her current estimated net worth stands at $500,000, a testament to her growing prominence in the field.
Filmography
- 2013 – Zulu
- 2014 – T-Junction
- 2014 – Amaza
- 2015 – Nommer 37
- 2015 – Forced Love
- 2015 – Lazy Susan
- 2015 – Kleingeld
- 2016 – Isidingo
- 2016 – Sonskyn Beperk
- 2016 – Hooten & the Lady
- 2017 – Z’bondiwe
- 2017 – Double Echo
- 2018 – Troy: Fall of a City
- 2018 – The Docket
- 2018 – Tali’s Baby Diary
- 2019 – The Girl from St. Agnes
- 2020 – Blood & Water
- 2020 – The Verdict
- 2020 – Jerusalema
- 2021 – Comedy Mixtape
- 2021 – Dead Places
- TBD – My Beskermer
