Amanda Manku bio: age, baby, baby father, boyfriend, parents, profile, career

Amanda Manku bio: age, baby, baby father, boyfriend, parents, profile, career

Amanda Manku exudes boldness and elegance in all her appearances. Whether it is embodying her reporter side where she articulately interviews her guests or her roles while acting, her aura is always on high vibration.

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Amanda maintains a tough and yet sweet look in most of her appearances. With her arresting haircut that gives her the great vibe, the actress has managed to capture the hearts of her fans through her career. Read about Amanda Manku bio.

Amanda Manku profile summary

  • Name: Amanda Manku
  • Age: 29
  • Date of birth: 9th August 1991
  • Place of birth: Limpopo
  • Hometown: Newlands, Johannesburg
  • Nationality: South African
  • Marital status: In a relationship
  • Partner: Hendrick Ekstein 'Pule'
  • Children: 1
  • Occupation: Sports presenter, actress
  • Siblings: Five

Amanda Manku biography

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She was brought up in the province of Gauteng after her mother got married when she was five. Skeem Saam actress did her primary school education at Dowling Avenue Primary School in Westbury. She got her first achievement certificate in grade 5, which motivated her to be an overachiever.

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The Sports presenter did her high school studies at Hoerskool Die Burger in Roodepoort. She was quite an active kid back then as she participated in almost everything. She played soccer and tennis and was also part of the choir. She took part in RCL and introduced drama in her school by writing a play. But she did not get the support she needed from her teachers.

The actress studied motion picture at AFDA and majored in film editing. Her parents were sceptical about her getting into media, but her passion drove her into going after her dream. Amanda's goal is to become a director/producer.

Who is Amanda Manku?

Amanda hails from South Africa and is a television sports presenter and actress. She is popularly known for presenting the SABC Education youth series and the child programming block YOTV. The actress is also best known for her role of Elizabeth Thobakgale on Skeem Saam. So, Elizabeth Thobakgale real name is Amanda Manku. She is the lady behind the outstanding role in Skeem Saam, who plays a sweet and yet contrarious girl.

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So, what is Amanda Manku age? The talented TV presenter was born in 1991 on 9th August. She is 29 years old. She looks younger than ever, as she is always seen as being super energetic.

Although the South African television presenter played the role of a young schoolgirl in Skeem Saam, she was 25 years of age at the time. In the youth soap, one could hardly tell her actual age as she embodied her role perfectly.

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Amanda Manku place of birth

The actress was born in Zebediela, Limpopo, at Groothoek hospital. She was brought up in Newlands, Johannesburg. She is the firstborn among her five siblings.

Amanda Manku parents

Her mother is a health-care worker by profession but has been a housewife. Amanda referred to her father as more of a big brother. With five children, the actress said life at home is fun, loving, and spontaneous.

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Amanda Manku baby

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The soapie actress got pregnant in 2017 with her first child and shared the great news. She posted pictures of her baby bump and enjoyed herself as she posed for the photos.

Amanda Manku child is three years old now. The actress keeps her family life private and rarely shares pictures of her son. She once teased her fans by posting a cutout picture of her son, revealing only his legs in jeans and sneakers.

As for Amanda Manku baby father, she did not acknowledge who he is. However, the actress has been dating Hendrick Ekstein for a while, even during her pregnancy.

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Amanda Manku boyfriend

The TV presenter is dating Hendrick Ekstein, also known as 'Pule.' Hendrick is a professional football player who played for Kaizer Chiefs as a midfielder before becoming a free agent.

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The lady found herself in a frenzy in 2018 after media outlets accused her of dating two soccer players. The rumours stated that Amanda Manku and Hendrick Ekstein were in an unstable relationship.

Claims were also that the actress was cheating on her boyfriend, Hendrick Ekstein, with another soccer player, Kabelo Mahlasela, of the Bloemfontein Celtic club. She came out to clear the air by stating that she had never met Kabelo and that the rumours were false. Manku said that she is still in love with Hendrick and that they are in a happy relationship.

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Amanda Manku Instagram

Skeem Saam actress is very active on her Instagram account and regularly posts selfies of herself and with her friends. While the actress keeps her family life private, she does not shy away from taking multiple photos of herself and updating her fans on her activities.

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Amanda Manku consistently continues to conquer the media universe. Her talent and drive for the work she does keep her on top of her job. She has proved to be a bold and all-rounded woman in all the things she encompasses.

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