Lerato Nxumalo (born 9 February 1999) , a South African actress born on February 9, 1999, is most known for her role as Dr. Luthuli, the charming and devoted medical intern on Durban Gen.
Currently, Lerato played Mpumi Cele on Lingashoni. And as of now,she is playing the role of Phakamile, Nqobile’s sister on Scandal. And in this article we will look into her life and career.
Lerato Nxumalo was born on February 9th, 1999. She grew up in Durban, South Africa’s KwaZulu Natal Province, in the KwaMashu district. Lerato has eight siblings, seven girls and one boy, from her stepmother.
Despite the fact that her parents are Zulus, she was given a Sotho name by her late grandmother, her father’s mother. When her mother was unable to give Nompumelelo the name she had chosen, she gave it to Lerato’s younger sister.
Lerato attended Northland Girls High in Durban. Before enrolling at Witswaterstand University in Johannesburg to pursue film and television, she studied theatrical arts from eighth grade to twelve school.Letato Nxumalo wanted to be an accountant when she grew up, but because she was copying her friend, she had no idea what an accountant did. It wasn’t until she was in eighth school that she realized she wanted to be an actress.
Before moving to Durban General, Lerato made multiple television appearances. On Isthembiso and Madume, she played a supporting part. She also played a supporting role in the featured movie Trapped.
She also made appearances in television commercials, including the lead role in the 2019 Aero campaign and the lead role in the 2017 Edgars Women’s Day campaign. auditioned for the 2020 season of the television drama Durban Gen.She received a notification from her acting agency, Star Quality Management agency, which has offices in both Johannesburg and Durban, regarding the Durban Gen auditions.
During the lockout, she submitted a self-tape on Durban Gen, and she soon received a call inviting her to an audition. She had auditioned for the roles of Uzondo, Ubali, and others before being cast as Ndabezinhle Lithuli. She later left Durban Gen to play Mpumi Cele in the 1Magic drama Lingashoni.
Patrick Mofokeng, who plays his father Mr. Cele, is currently starring opposite the former Durban Gen Dr. Lithuli star.
She is reportedly dating a Swedish man, thus the actress is neither married nor divorced as of yet. But, it’s unknown how long they’ve been dating. Furthermore, it is unknown when and how the two met.
The cast of Durban Gen is attracting a lot of fans as the show soars. They will undoubtedly earn a hefty wage, that much is certain. The rookie in the entertainment business is currently worth R1.7 million, but this is only the beginning.