Amanda Du-Pont
Amanda du-Pont | |
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| Born | Amanda du-Pont 26 June 1988 |
| Nationality | Swazi South African |
| Education | Uplands College New York Film Academy |
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| Years active | 2006–present |
| Height | 162 cm (5 ft 4 in) |
| Spouse |
Shawn Rodriques (m. 2020) |
| Parent | Henry Tum du-Pont (father) |
| Relatives | Kim Adele du-Pont Kayleigh Amber du-Pont |
Amanda du-Pont (born 26 June 1988)[1] is a Swazi-born[2] South African actress, model and television host. Du-Pont is known for her portrayal of Senna in the CW drama series Life is Wild[2] and Sharon in the SABC 3 comedy-drama Taryn & Sharon. [3] Currently, she stars as Ashley in the Netflix[3] thriller series Shadow. She is well known for acting on a South African soapie called Skeem Saam[2] as Nompumelelo 'Lelo' Mthiyane.
Early life
Du-Pont was born on 26 June 1988 in Manzini, Swaziland.[4]She was born and raised in Manzini and lived with her cousin Alulutho Du Pont also Swati but later they moved to Mpumalanga to finish their schooling at Uplands College.[5]
Career
Du-Pont had a leading role in the 2014 feature film, Between Friends, a recurring role in the hit South African television program Skeem Saam, and was the co-host of Real Goboza. She has also starred in the CW drama Life is Wild, SABC 2's Muvhango, Intersexions, Generations, Mzanzi TV’s Loxion Bioscopeseries, and the 2015 feature film Hear Me Move.[6] In February 2019, it was announced that Du-Pont would star in the Netflix thriller series Shadow.[7]
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2008 | Life is Wild | Senna | Episode: "P.O.C." |
| 2012 | Loksion Bioskop:Andilalanga | ||
| 2014–present | Skeem Saam | Nompumelelo "Lelo" Mthiyane | |
| 2014 | Task Force | Christelle | |
| 2015 | Hear Me Move | ||
| 2015 | Generations | ||
| 2016–present | Between Friends | ||
| 2017 | 10 Days In Sun City | ||
| 2017 | Taryn and Sharon | Sharon | |
| 2019 | Shadow | Ashley | Main role |
Education
In 2011, Du-Pont was awarded a Bachelor of Arts Degree from The South African School of Motion Picture and Live Performance ('AFDA') located in Johannesburg, and one year after, she had graduated from the New York Film Academy in New York City, where she was awarded a full scholarship for scholastic excellence.[8]
Awards
At the age of 21, Du-Pont was awarded a Life Time Achievement award by Swaziland’s Department of Arts & Culture for her early achievements in film and television and her promotion of the Swazi language and culture.[9]
Personal life
In July 2018, Du-Pont got engaged to businessman, Shawn Rodriques in the Maldives.[10]
References
- ^ Amanda du Pont Biography: Age, Family. Education, Career, Boyfriend, Fiancé, Fashion, Abuse, zalebs.com, 11 April 2020
- ^ a b c "10 Things You Didn't Know About Amanda du Pont". youthvillage.co.za.
- ^ a b Andile Smith (7 June 2020). "Meet Amanda Du Pont's Boyfriend, Parents and Family". buzzsouthafrica.com.
- ^ "A Place Called Home". Tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ "Faith can move mountains, says sexy TV she is incredibly beautiful". 152.111.1.87. Archived from the original on 25 October 2014. Retrieved 28 October 2014.
- ^ "Meet Amanda du-Pont aka Lelo Of Skeem Saam". Clipkulture. 17 March 2019. Retrieved 29 May 2020.
- ^ "Pallance Dladla and Amanda du-Pont step into the spotlight for new local Netflix series Shadow". 18 February 2019. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ "Alumni of the week, 106 Amanda Du-Pont - Actor and Presenter". AFDA: The School for the Creative Economy. 2 June 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ "The Country's Pride and Joy". Press Reader. 15 April 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
- ^ "South African Celebrity Amanda du Pont Just Got Engaged in the Maldives". BellaNaija Style. 12 July 2018. Retrieved 6 March 2019.
External links
- 1988 births
- Living people
- South African television actresses
- South African people of French descent
- South African people of Portuguese descent
- South African people of Chinese descent
- Swazi emigrants to South Africa
- People from Manzini
- 21st-century South African actresses
- South African film actresses
- New York Film Academy alumni