Biography

Sithembile Xola Pearl Thusi is a renowned South African actress, model, television host, and radio personality. She gained international recognition for her role as Dayana Mampasi in the ABC thriller series Quantico and starred as the lead in Netflix's first African original series, Queen Sono. Thusi's acting credits also include The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Tremors 5: Bloodlines, Catching Feelings, Kalushi, and Fistful of Vengeance.

Beyond acting, Thusi has made significant strides in the beauty industry. In 2020, she became the first African collaborator with international cosmetics giant MAC, releasing two limited-edition makeup kits. She also co-owns the Black Pearl haircare line with Afrobotanics and holds ownership in Black Rose Gin.

Thusi began her career in modeling, earning titles such as Miss KwaZulu-Natal in 2005 and first runner-up in Miss SA Teen in 2003. She transitioned into television, hosting shows like Live Amp, Real Goboza, Moments: South Africa, and Lip Sync Battle Africa. Her versatility extends to radio, where she co-hosted Metro FM's Saturday breakfast show and helmed her own program, The Black Out. Oxford Africa Business Forum

She is managed by Thami Tshabalala at Africa Creative Agency.

- IMDb mini biography by: Update profile. Renton @ Africa Creative Agency - Film & TV Division Coordinator