Inside Priyeshka Lutchman’s journey: From Miss South Africa to modelling star

Inside Priyeshka Lutchman’s journey: From Miss South Africa to modelling star

Priyeshka Lutchman is a South African model and beauty pageant contestant. She gained attention through her participation in the Miss South Africa 2017 pageant. Her journey has since included modelling work and appearances in the South African fashion and beauty industry.

Priyeshka Lutchman posing for photos at different places.
Priyeshka Lutchman posing for photos at different places. Photo: @Priyeshka Lutchman (modified by author)
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Key takeaways

  • Priyeshka Lutchman is a South African model and former beauty pageant contestant.
  • She hails from Yellowwood Park, Durban, in the KwaZulu-Natal province.
  • The model competed in the Miss South Africa pageant in 2017, where she finished in the Top 5.
  • Her pageant experience helped raise her profile in modelling.

Profile summary

Full name

Priyeshka Lutchman

Gender

Female

Date of birth

12 August 1992

Age

34 (as of September 2026)

Zodiac sign

Leo

Nationality

South African

Height in inches

6'0"

Height in centimeters

183

Body measurements in inches

32-24-36

Body measurements in centimeters

81-61-93

Hair colour

Dark brown

Eye colour

Brown

Mother

Rania Naidoo (birth mother)

Siblings

Three brothers

College

Studied business management; institution not confirmed

Profession

Model

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Priyeshka Lutchman's bio

Priyeshka Lutchman is a South African model from Yellowwood Park in Durban. She studied business management while pursuing modelling and gained wider attention after becoming one of the 12 finalists in the 2017 Miss South Africa pageant. Her interests include board games, long lunches and spending time with friends.

What is Priyeshka Lutchman's age?

The model is 34 years old. She was born on 12 August 1992.

Fast facts Priyeshka Lutchman.
Fast facts Priyeshka Lutchman. Photo: @Priyeshka Lutchman (modified by author)
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Priyeshka Lutchman's parents

Priyeshka was raised by two mothers. Her birth mother, Rania Naidoo, is a teacher in the United Arab Emirates. She has three sons, making Priyeshka the only daughter in the family. Information about her biological father is not publicly available.

Her second mother is Gerry Elsdon, also known as Gerry Rantseli. Gerry and her husband, Kerry Elsdon, became Priyeshka's foster parents. Kerry is a former chief executive of DaimlerChrysler Financial Services and is Canadian.

The model has spoken about the support she received from both mothers while pursuing her modelling career. Her family background has therefore been an important part of her story.

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Priyeshka Lutchman's modelling career

Priyeshka began modelling before competing in Miss South Africa in 2017. She was selected as one of the 12 finalists in the competition, which brought her greater recognition in the South African modelling industry.

At 183 centimetres (6 feet) tall, she has worked as a fashion model and has been represented by ICE Models. Her published measurements included a 32-inch bust, 24-inch waist and 36.5-inch hips.

Who is Priyeshka Lutchman's husband?

There is no reliable public information confirming that Priyeshka Lutchman is married. She has generally kept her personal relationships private, and no credible source identifies a current husband or confirmed spouse.

Trivia

  • Priyeshka Lutchman is a South African model from Yellowwood Park in Durban.
  • She was one of the 12 finalists in the 2017 Miss South Africa pageant.
  • Priyeshka studied business management while pursuing her modelling career.
  • She was raised by her birth mother, Rania Naidoo, and foster mother, Gerry Elsdon.
  • Priyeshka is 183 cm (6 feet) tall and has worked with ICE Models.

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Priyeshka Lutchman gained public attention through her modelling career and her appearance as a finalist in the 2017 Miss South Africa pageant. Her family background, including being raised by two mothers, is also an important part of her story. While details about her current age and relationships remain limited, she has maintained a relatively private personal life.

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The two were married for 17 years until splitting up in 1993. Despite parting ways, the two remained cordial.

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Peris Walubengo (Lifestyle writer) Peris Walubengo has vast experience in search engine optimization through digital content generation, research, editing, and proofreading. She joined Briefly.co.za in November 2019 and completed the AFP course on Digital Investigation Techniques in 2023. In 2024, she pursued further skill growth via the Google News Initiative training program on Fighting Misinformation. You can email her at perisrodah254@gmail.com.

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John Ouma (Lifestyle writer) John Ouma is a print journalist with seven years of newsroom experience, known for sharply argued think pieces at the intersection of power, politics, and society. He was awarded the FirstGen scholarship by Biola University and a merit-based scholarship by AMDA College in January 2021. Between 2018 and 2022, he worked as an opinion columnist for The Standard and Nation Africa. He is currently writing his debut literary-historical fiction novel and will enrol in a B.A. in film production at EICAR in France in the fall of 2026. Email: gervasjohn97@gmail.com