Thandy Matlaila is a multifaceted media personality who has been captivating South African television audiences for over a decade and a half. As a graduate of the film and music program at AFDA, she has seamlessly transitioned into various roles, including actress, presenter, dance-choreographer, philanthropist, and aspiring athlete and yogi.
At the heart of her brand is a deep commitment to wellness and health, particularly the wellbeing of the youth. Her extensive experience in the entertainment industry has led to numerous prestigious ambassadorial roles, including being the former ambassador for Gauteng's Department of Arts & Culture and the Brand SA, Play Your Part ambassador. Additionally, she represents the esteemed shoe brand, Miss Black Shoes.
Thandy's impressive resume boasts a wide range of television shows, from her debut in 2005's "Tshisa" to her recurring role in the popular DSTV Mzansi Magic telenovela, "The Queen". Her other notable credits include "Soul City", "Intersexions", "Gold Diggers", "Rhythm City", and the SABC sitcom "Ithuba Lokugcina". Furthermore, she has made appearances in Season 2 of "Ring Of Lies" on Mzansi Magic and "Ambitions" on E-TV Extra.
Thandy has also showcased her comedic chops in the beloved sitcoms "Gauteng Maboneng" and "Ke Ba Bolelletse", as well as the award-winning films "Jerusalema" and "uGugu noAndile". To demonstrate her versatility, she starred in the groundbreaking Cop Series, "Streets of Mangaung", and was the face of the "Heartlines" series, a collection of short films centered around commendable values.
In addition to her on-screen accomplishments, Thandy has also made a significant impact behind the camera. She not only played the lead in South Africa's first horror film, "Vampires in the Township", but was also responsible for all the choreography. Furthermore, she starred in SA's first dance series, "Isipantsula".
Currently, Thandy can be seen playing the role of Bapsi in the SABC2 Telenovela, "Die Sentrum", a testament to her enduring presence in the South African entertainment industry.
