Thuli PhongoloĀ has been called many names but there is no denying her star appeal. The talentedĀ XhosaĀ actress is a natural in front of the camera.
She is best known for her role as Namhla onĀ Generations: The Legacy.
When Thuli is not working on set she is busy travelling the world and working on her business ventures.
She has stressed that she does not want to be a pretty face on TV, who will disappear after a few years of success.
Thuli Phongolo biography
Thuli Phongolo grew up in Johannesburgās Soweto township and had dreams of becoming a star from an early age.
She described herself as a confident child who loved dancing for her family.
Thuli started acting in high school. She took up drama and loved it so much she decided to sign with an agency.
Thuli got her first big acting role when she was just 17 years old. She played Zama on SABC 1ās drama series,Ā Tshisa.Ā The role helped open many doors for Thuli. She went on to work as a TV presenter on e.tvāsĀ Craz-e.
Thuli Phongolo
Thuli has also appeared onĀ The RepublicĀ andĀ Makoti.Ā She landed her biggest acting role to date on one of South Africaās biggest soapies,Ā Generations: The Legacy.Ā Thuli landed the role of Namhla in 2014.
During an interview onĀ Tonight with Tim Modise, Thuli revealed that she auditioned five times for the role and almost gave up at one point.
āI auditioned for Namhle five timesā¦ There were times when I was like they must just decide what they want. Maybe itās not me that they want. How can they be calling me so many times and they have already seen my potential? But perseverance and being patient helped me a lot,ā she said.
Thuli Phongolo
In 2017, Thuli revealed herĀ plans to become a deejay. Many were sceptical of her new career venture at first, but Thuli proved she had what it took to make it big as a DJ. She has booked many gigs since then and still works as a DJ.
“Since I have started DJing, things have been going well. I am going to have my mixes on one of the stations here and of course I have been working with (shoe brand) Footwork. There are upcoming roles where you will see me in a different light, not as a kid anymore, and I hope fans will like that and can relate,ā she told the co-hosts ofĀ Trending SAĀ in a 2018 interview.
