South African actress and media personality, Pearl Thusi, has been making waves in the entertainment industry for years. However, there seems to be some confusion surrounding her age. Some sources claim she was born in 1988, while others insist she was born in 1989. So, how old is Pearl Thusi, really? Let's take a closer look.
The Early Years
Pearl Thusi was born on May 13th, in the year 1988 (source). She was born in Durban, South Africa, and spent much of her childhood there. Although she was born under the name Sithembile Xola Pearl Thusi, she would eventually adopt the name Pearl as her stage name.
Education and Career Beginnings
Thusi completed her primary and secondary education in Durban. After high school, she went on to study drama at the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg. She would eventually drop out of the program, however, to pursue her career in entertainment.
Pearl Thusi's first television role came in 2009, when she was cast as a presenter on the SABC 1 youth program, Live Amp. She would go on to become a sought-after presenter, hosting a range of shows for various networks.
Acting Career
Although Thusi had appeared in minor acting roles before, her breakthrough came in 2015 when she was cast as the lead in the action-drama series, Quantico. She played the role of Dayana Mampasi, a driven and intelligent CIA recruit. The show was a major success, and it helped to launch Thusi's international career.
Since Quantico, Thusi has gone on to star in a range of films and shows. In 2017, she starred in the South African film, Catching Feelings. She also starred in the Netflix crime drama, Queen Sono, which was released in 2020.
So, How Old Is Pearl Thusi?
Although there has been some confusion surrounding Thusi's age, we can confirm that she was born on May 13th, 1988. That makes her currently 33 years old as of 2021.
Conclusion
Pearl Thusi has established herself as a talented actress, presenter, and media personality. Although she dropped out of drama school, she has not let that stop her from becoming one of the most sought-after talents in South Africa. With several successful roles under her belt, she is sure to continue to make an impact in the entertainment industry for years to come.
