Lunathi Mampofu bio: age, child, partner, movies, TV shows, profiles, net worth
Lunathi Mampofu is a South African actress, singer, and fashion designer. She is best known for playing the role of Zikhona in the SABC 1 drama series Ingozi, which was among her first TV roles. She also starred as Benni on Mzansi Magic's telenovela, The Queen.
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Lunathi is not just a popular and talented actress; she also loves taking part in the things she loves. Her love for food and physical fitness are some of the things that bring out the passion within her. It is not a wonder that she met the love of her life in a restaurant.
Lunathi Mampofu profiles
- Full name: Lunathi Mampofu
- Date of birth: 7th March 1987
- Place of birth: Cape Town, South Africa
- Lunathi Mampofu age: 33 years (as of 2020)
- Nationality: South African
- Ethnicity: Black
- Marital status: married
- Spouse: Dylan Lloyd
- Profession: Actress
- Net worth: $750, 000
Biography
Lunathi was born on 7th March 1987 in Cape Town, South Africa. She is the daughter of Nosabata and Patrick Mampofu. Lunathi Mampofu siblings are Oros Mampofu and Mkhokheli Prince Mampofu.
While growing up, her parents and brother's obsession with the art industry largely influenced her career choice. She was also highly inspired by his elder twin brothers, who were doing excellent in the industry. Journalists often tailed Oros and Prince in a bid to profile their work, and she wished the same for herself.
She attained her training at the South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance (AFDA) and graduated in 2010. Later, she joined the New York Film Academy and graduated in 2013.
Career
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Lunathi started her career at a young age. She performed in school and other competitions, which gave her attention from the media. While in New York City and Los Angeles, California, she took part in several professional and student movies, including Umthandazo, Rising Light, Shack Attack and Mercy, among others.
Upon returning to South Africa, Lunathi made her TV debut in 2016, where she starred as a spiritualist in an episode of Mzansi Magic drama series known as Isikizi. The show aired on 5th September. This opened more acting opportunities in the country. Lunathi Mampofu The River actress starred in numerous theatre productions. Some of them include:
- Almost Maine
- Remember to Remember the Memorial
- Look Before You Leap
She has starred in the following movies and TV shows:
- Karektas as Celebrity Guest
- Ambitions as Lerato
- Celeb Feasts with Zola as Guest
- Ingozi as Zikhona Sebotsane
- Isikizi as Spiritualist
- Kings of Jo’burg as Zaza
- Shadow as Mary
- The Queen as Benni
- The River as Emma
- Unmarried as Claudia Dunn
- This is How as herself
- Lockdown Heights as Aluta
- The Flat Tires as Naledi
- The Good Man
Mampofu has also appeared in commercials for clients such as Glen Tea and Discovery Insurance. Apart from being an actress, she has also worked as a casting director at Gersh Studios in Los Angeles, California. She has also worked at Scout's Honour in Seapoint, in Cape Town, South Arica.
Lunathi is a former singer who used to sing gospel and opera songs. She was excellent at her singing and went overseas on several occasions. Lunathi Mampofu The Queen star is also a skilled fashion designer who specializes in designing clothes.
Partner and child
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The actress is married to Dylan Lloyd, and the duo first met in a restaurant. Lunathi Mampofu partner is an art director and production designer.
She has a daughter whom she got from an IVF while in the United States. Lunathi Mampofu child, Skye, was born in November 2015.
Lunathi Mampofu net worth
The actress has engaged in numerous money-making ventures, such as designing, acting, and singing. She has been successful in making a great name and a considerable sum of money as well. Her net worth is roughly $750,000 as of 2020.
Social media
The actress is active on various social media platforms, where she boasts a huge following. Lunathi Mampofu pictures are also available on these platforms. Here are the links:
- Lunathi Mampofu Instagram: lunathimampofu
- Facebook: Lunathi Mampofu
Lunathi Mampofu is not a new name in the entertainment industry. Her hard work, consistency, and commitment have seen her become successful in all her ventures. She is an inspiration to many who would love to follow in her footsteps.
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