Nokuthula Thabethe, born April 5, 1985, better known as Thuli Thabethe, is a famous award-winning South African actress and television personality. She became well-known to television audiences for her part as Phumzile on City Ses’la, which she also portrayed for three years, from 2006 to 2009.
Thuli Thabethe Bio:
Full Name: | Nokuthula Thabethe |
Date of Birth: | April 5, 1985 |
Place of Birth: | South Africa |
Nationality: | South African |
Occupation: | Actress |
Net Worth: | $400,000 |
Boyfriend: | Thabo Molefi (ex) |
Early Life and Education
Born on April 5, 1985, Thuli Thabethe possesses an academic qualification in Speech and Drama, earned from Johannesburg’s National School for the Arts.
Career
Over a span of three years, she portrayed the character Phumzile in the television series City Ses’la, taking on the role after Lurayi’s departure to join the cast of Wild At Heart.
Her career highlights include prominent roles such as Young Nomsa in the Mzansi Magic telenovela iNkaba (2012–2013).
Her versatility is evident through various cameo appearances in multiple television shows. Notably, in 2005, she took on the role of the assertive Maria in the renowned series Isindigo.
Further showcasing her acting range, Thuli assumed the roles of Detective Maseko in Mtunzini.com and Young Reporter on Hard Copy in the same year.
In 2006, she portrayed a doctor on Tshisa. Following this, she assumed the character Pink Khumba in Zone 14, taking over the role from Terry Pheto in the show’s third season in 2010.
Thuli also ventured into hosting, presenting the reality series Our Perfect Wedding on Mzansi Wethu.
Her departure after a season, driven by her academic pursuits, led Brenda Ngxoli to step into her hosting shoes.
Expanding her repertoire, she made a guest-starring appearance in the Mzansi Magic sitcom Kota Life Crisis in 2014.
The year 2015 saw Thuli in a prominent role as Mercia Sithole in the Mzansi Magic sitcom The Mayor.
Thuli Thabethe Net Worth
Thuli Thabethe has an estimated net worth of around $400,000. Her income is attributed to her acting career and endorsement deals.
Personal Life
From 2004 to 2008, Thuli Thabethe was in a relationship with Thabo Molefi, also known as Tbo Touch. Her former partner, a well-known Disk Jockey and Live presenter on Metro FM, is the father of her child.
After their four-year relationship, they decided to take their bond to the next level.
In November 2008, Thabo proposed to Thuli, and the following year brought a new addition to their love story: their son, Ruri.
However, their romantic relationship came to an end in the subsequent year. Despite this, they have maintained a friendship for the sake of their child.