For the past 30 years, this skilled comedy actress has entertained South Africa with her humorous performances. Thembsie Matu, better known as Patronella on The Queen or for her role in the infamous “DOOM” advertisement from years ago, has become a popular favourite.

This bubbly actress celebrated her 57th birthday in 2023. Born in 1966, her exact birth date is unknown, although this birthday celebration video was posted to her Facebook page on June 30. She was born in the second-biggest South African township, Katlehong, in Gauteng.

 

 

 

The actress is the mother to two children, a 23-year-old daughter, Mamosa, who aspires to be a musician, and her son, Unathi, acts besides her as Sipho in The Queen. She recently celebrated Unathi’s graduation from the University of Cape Town with a Master’s in Engineering.Thembsie Matu’s family Thembsie Matu’s house was shrouded in mourning when her husband, Anglican minister Peter Sebotsa, was found drowned in the family’s pool in June 2019. The couple were married for 36 years before his death.This South African comedic actress is best known for her role in the infamous “DOOM” and DSTV commercials and her portrayal of the character Patronella on The Queen. She has spent over 30 years entertaining South Africans with her comedic performances, beginning her career on the stage with Sekunjalo in 1987.She started her acting career in South Africa’s theatres and continues to grace the stage with her presence. She played Tinker Bell in the Peter Pan Pantomime in 2014. In 2018, she was nominated for a DStv Mzansi Viewer’s Choice Award.

The actress goes out of her way to buy school uniforms for underprivileged children in her community. She was inspired to pursue acting after watching the Gibson Kente play in the East Rand when she was in high school. The Thembsie Matu Acting Agency was founded by our favourite comedic character as a community outreach programme.

The charming Thembisie is often regarded as a fun-loving individual with a lively attitude. She continues to use her celebrity status to help the community and make South Africa a better place.Can we please show appreciation to this legend Thembsie Matu, she killed her Patronella character on The Queen.😅🙌🏾

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