Natasha Thahane (born 25 September 1995) is a renowned South African actress. She appeared first on television after landing a gig on eKasi: Our Stories. She is best known for being cast on the original Netflix series Blood & Water.

 

 

 

In 2014, she landed her debut acting role after appearing on eKasi: Our Stories, an e.Tv show. She has also appeared on several local productions including Lockdown.

In 2019, reports covered that she would appear in an original Netflix series that would be released the following year. Later she revealed that she made it as a cast on a new BET telenovela alongside actress Rami Chuene.

She was born Natasha Thahane in Cape Town, South Africa on 25 September 1995. The actress hails from a notable family and her grandfather is the famous anti-apartheid activist – Archbishop Emeritus Desmond Tutu.Natasha was born into a family of three children and is the oldest. She has a brother Sthembiso ‘SK’ Khoza and a sister Molemo Thahane.

Her parents’ names are Trevor Thamsanqa Tutu (father) and Nomaswazi Mamakoko (mother).

Natasha had her secondary school education at Milnerton High School, Cape Town. She furthered her academic pursuit at the University of Witwatersrand (Wits University). She graduated with a degree in Accounting from the university.

She also obtained a qualification from New York Film Academy (NYFA).

She has landed many television roles both in series and commercials. Her modeling career has helped her to work with popular brands. Natasha is the face of the famous international cosmetic brand Garnier.

In 2014, the renowned actress made her acting debut in the series eKasi: Our Stories and gained prominence for being exceptional in what she does.

She walked into the spotlight for being cast as the lead character in The Queen. In 2020, she appeared onscreen again in the hit BET telenovela, Isono.

Filmography
She has appeared in many television shows and productions. Some of her movie credits include;

A Date with Arthur as Guest
Blood & Water as Wendy Dlamini
eKasi: Our Stories as Claire/Nomsa
Imbewu as Liyana
Isono as Millicent Zondo
It’s OK We’re Family as Leshae K
Lip Sync Battle Africa as Competitor
Lockdown as Katlego
Saints and Sinners as Fundiswa
Ses’Top La as Unathi
Single Galz as Thuli
Skeem Saam as Enhle
The Queen as Amo Maake
Social Media
The popular actress is also a celebrated figure on social media. She is active on Instagram where she shares updates on her movies, moments with loved ones, and more. Her Instagram account @natasha_thahane has over 4 million followers.

Personal Life
Natasha Thahane was dating Bohlale Makgolane a.k.a Bo Maq. In 2021, Natasha and Orlando Pirates player Thembinkosi Lorch were reportedly dating. Though, fans thought that there was trouble in paradise after they deleted each other’s pictures on their IG accounts.

They confirmed that they were in a relationship when she sent him well wishes on his birthday on 22 July. But they removed pictures of them on each other’s Instagram accounts.