Lesego Marakalla biography: age, height, boyfriend, wedding, car, parents and pictures
Lesego Marakalla. Does she sound familiar? Well, you may also be among the loyal viewers who know her as Rachel from Skeem Saam, a South African soap opera that airs on SABC 1. Reserved but still a mega superstar in our eyes. A beauty to behold with such young and diverse talent. Get to know more about the secretive South African actress and find out facts about her that you may not have known.
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Lesego Marakalla early life and school
The young actress was born on the 16th of May 1993 in Mpumalanga, South Africa. So, Lesego Marakalla age now is 26 years. Lesego has always wanted to be an actress and started actively acting while in high school. In life, we were never told to follow our hearts and chase our dreams, no matter what. That being said, it was only natural for her to do precisely that. She attended Monis Arts House, which is located in Pretoria. She also focused on nurturing her acting talent and boost her success in showbiz and acting as a career.
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Lesego Marakalla acting career
The 26-year-old actress has been in a high school-based soap opera, Skeem Saam, which airs on SABC 1 since 2011. The drama series has been somewhat successful running with eight seasons to date. Lesego plays Rachel Kunutu on the show, a high-maintenance sugar baby with a strict mother. The role has been recorded as her most significant acting role so far. It goes without saying that the only way for her is up. Her talent and acting skills are undeniable. If you have any doubts, just watch the show.
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She landed her first acting opportunity in Sifiso; a short film that was showcased on Mzansi Magic. The actress has also received several honours at the inaugural Film, Arts, Music and Entertainment (FAME) Awards. Marakalla also bagged the Outstanding Female Villain award at the Royalty Soapie Awards in 2018. These are a few Lesego Marakalla awards, and we definitely know that she is bound to collect more on her merry way to infinite stardom.
The private life of a super actress
Despite being a major star in the world of flashy lights and never-ending glam, Marakalla is a rather reserved individual. She has successfully managed to keep her personal life private and separate from her on-screen persona. What we do know is that the young talent actively works with a foundation in Mamelodi in east Pretoria that donates school uniforms and shoes to learners at primary schools. She would also like to try her hand in script-writing soon, but she openly proclaims acting to be her first love.
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Is Lesego Marakalla married?
Due to how guarded her private life is, it is hard to tell who Lesego Marakalla boyfriend is at the moment without relying on fallacies. But to clear the air, Lesego Marakalla is not married. The stories may have come from her screen role, Rachel, getting married in the drama series, only for her to turn into a runaway bride. What drama!
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To support her on her journey and keep up with her social media life, here are her profiles:
- Lesego Marakalla Instagram: @the_freckled_queen
- Lesego Marakalla Twitter: @LesegoM_ZA
- Lesego Marakalla Facebook: Lesego Marakalla
Follow the self-proclaimed freckled queen and find out what Lesego Marakalla car is. She is packing 91.8k followers on Instagram, and 2,008 million followers on Twitter, and the numbers just keep on going up.
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When she is not working, she is most likely spending time with her family and her close friends. From impeccable acting to charity work and prospects in script-writing, she enjoys a laid-back life with everything good around her. This freckle-faced queen is truly exquisite in her simplicity! A roller-coaster that only goes up.
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