Samela Tyelbooi is an actress popular for her role as Ayanda in Generations The legacy. She is in her element and has her eyes set for greatness. With a new addition to the family, things couldn’t be better.

 

The charming and down to earth Grahamstown born actress, also portrayed Lois Gumede in Society on the SABC1 drama series Society, from 2007-2010.
Affectionately known as Sammy by those close to her, Tyelbooi spent her early childhood in Newtown, Grahamstown but later moved to Roberts Street near Kingswood College. She did her primary learning at George Dickerson Primary School and matriculated at Victoria Girls’ High School.
Samela had passion for acting at a very tender age and got her first role on Genrations in 2006. She rose to fame for her role as Lois Gumede in Society. She also starred in several tv series such as; Ntosh on the SABC1 series Intsika, Shado Shilongo on Rhythm City in 2012, a guest role on the SABC 1 Science fiction series, Room 9 in 2013.
The beautiful actress joined the SABC1 soapie, Generations: The Legacy in 2018 where she played the role of Ayanda Majola. Aside acting, she also became the cover star for Mamas & Papas magazine.
Samela Tyelbooi was born and raised in Grahamstown, Eastern Cape on 4 May 1981, she has one older brother. She attended and matriculated at Victoria Girls’ High School attending the school in the same period as radio personality and now Idols South Africa judge, Unathi Msengana.
After matriculating she attended Nelson Mandela Metropolitan University, completing a BTech in Information Technology.
She is not afraid to chase her dreams and have a brighter future. She is one of the best actors and she has built a name for herself. She is bold and beautiful and amazing most importantly brave enough to conquer the world.