Pearl Thusi
Biography
Sithembile Xola Pearl Thusi, born May 13, 1988, is a South African actress, model, and presenter. Her acting credits include portraying Patricia Kopong in the BBC and HBO comedy-drama series The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, and playing Dayana Mampasi in the ABC thriller Quantico. In film, she appeared as Samkelo in the romance film Catching Feelings. In 2020, she starred in the titular role of Netflix's first African original series, Queen Sono. According to database records, she has twelve known acting credits and maintains a content score of one hundred.
Career overview
Sithembile Xola Pearl Thusi was born on May 13, 1988, and works as a South African actress, model, and presenter. Her acting credits span television and film, where she has secured notable roles in several international and regional productions.
Among her television appearances, she is recognized for playing Patricia Kopong in the BBC and HBO comedy drama series The No. 1 Ladies Detective Agency. She also portrayed Dayana Mampasi in the ABC thriller Quantico. In 2020, she took on the titular role in Queen Sono, which marked Netflix's first African original series.
In addition to her television work, Thusi has appeared in feature films. Her cinematic credits include playing the role of Samkelo in the romance film Catching Feelings.
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Career timeline
Full Filmography
12 titles- Destroying Desmond (2026) as Buhle
- Fistful of Vengeance (2022) as Zama
- Queen Sono (2020) as Queen Sono
- Bulletproof 2 (2020) as Jo
- Scorpion King: Book of Souls (2018) as Tala
- Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu (2017) as Brenda Riviera
- Catching Feelings (2017) as Sam
- Quantico (2015) as Dayana Mampasi
- Tremors 5: Bloodlines (2015) as Dr. Nandi Montabu
- Einfach Rosa – Wolken über Kapstadt (2015) as Nandi
- The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2009) as Patricia Kopong
- Tropika Island of Treasure (2008) as Self - Presenter
Frequently Asked Questions
What movies or TV shows is Pearl Thusi best known for?
Pearl Thusi is widely recognized for notable roles and projects including Scorpion King: Book of Souls (2018), Quantico (2015).
When and where was Pearl Thusi born?
Pearl Thusi was born on May 13, 1988.
How many credits does Pearl Thusi have?
Pearl Thusi has accumulated over 12 film and television credits across a career spanning from 2008 to 2026.
What is Pearl Thusi's background in cinema and television?
Sithembile Xola Pearl Thusi, born May 13, 1988, is a South African actress, model, and presenter. Her acting credits include portraying Patricia Kopong in the BBC and HBO comedy-drama series The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, and playing Dayana Mampasi in the ABC thriller Quantico. In film, she appeared as Samkelo in ...
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Age in their best-rated roles
- Quantico (2015) as Dayana Mampasi — aged about 27
- Scorpion King: Book of Souls (2018) as Tala — aged about 30
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