Jailoshini Naidoo is a South African actress, presenter and singer. She has been gracing our screens for decades and has proven to be one of Mzansi finest entertainers. Jailoshini is famous for playing Nerupa on the long-running show Imbewu The Seed. She is currently killing her role to perfection, and we can all agree she has a calling in acting. However, actress Jailoshini Naidoo real-life occupation gets Mzansi talking as she is also a full-time lecturer.
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Nerupa ‘Jailoshini Naidoo’ role on Imbewu The Seed
Nerupa plays the role of a business lady married to a highly respected man in society Pranav Naidoo. Quite a heart-rending moment when Pranav’s character dies, leaving Nerupa a devasted widow. Onset, she is blessed with two beautiful daughters; one of them is not Pranav’s daughter. Nerupa has been trying to keep the secret under the cover, but her past is hunting her down. However, one of her daughters, Mira, already knows the truth, and she is waiting for the right time to spill the beans.
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Actress Nerupa ‘Jailoshini Naidoo’ real-life occupation shocks Mzansi
Naidoo is jake of all trades. She multitasks as an entertainer, businesswoman and lecturer. The actress we all love to hate is a genius. She holds a B Paed degree in Drama, English, and Education from the Unversity of Durban, Westville. Later on, she studied communications at UNISA and Public relations at Damelin. Naidoo is also an Engish teacher and a lecturer of acting classes and television presenting courses.
Actress Nerupa ‘Jailoshini Naidoo’ awards and nominations
The awards committee has noticed her unmatched acting skills, and she has scooped several awards and nominations. Here is a compiled list of her awards and nominations:
- FNB Vita Award
- Durban Theater Award
- Mercury Theater personality of the year Award
- Best supporting actress Award
- Best comedy performance Award
- Mercury Most Popular Theater Personality Award
- Golden Peacock Award from the Indian Academy of South Africa
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