The Queen actress Sis Patty ‘Thembsie Matu‘s actual age has left Mzansi puzzled as she looks younger than her age. The actress is ageing like fine wine, and she compliments her anti-ageing looks by dressing like a slay queen. From her fresh-faced looks and dressing, one would think the actress is young yet in her healthy 50s. Thembsie recently shared a video on her Instagram hitting the gym, and her fans were inspired by how she takes good care of her health.
On The Queen, Thembsie Matu portrays the role of Sis Patty, a gossip monger who is famous for circulating rumours in the community. She is the information desk of all the sassy scandals at her restaurant KwaPatty. Her leadership skills are of top class, but sometimes she spends most of her time divulging personal information on others. Sis Patty’s character is stealing the show on The Queen as she has marital problems with her husband, Mjekejeke. Mjekejeke is no longer active in the bedroom, leaving Sis Patty wondering if he is having an extramarital affair.
Actress Thembsie Matu’s age gets Mzansi talking
Thembsie Matu was born in 1966 in Katlehong, Gauteng, South Africa. The exact day she was born is unknown, but on 30 June 2021, the actress celebrated her 55th birthday. Many assumed she was born on 30 June; however, Matu has not confirmed the news.
A single mother raised the actress who exudes positive vibes on The Queen after her father abandoned them. As Matu grew up, life was hard as his mother struggled to make ends meet for the family. However, her story dramatically changed when she hit the jackpot in the entertainment world.
Thembsie Matu has been in the acting industry for over 30 years; as of 2022, she is 56. The star is the widow of Anglican minister Peter Sebotsa, who was found drowned in the family’s pool in June 2019. The death of her husband affected her, but with the help of her children and close friends, she survived it.
Matu is a mother of two children, a 23-year-old daughter Mamosa, who aspires to be a musician, and her son, Unathi, who played Sipho in The Queen. The actress is a proud mother, always bragging about her children. She recently celebrated her son’s graduation from the University of Cape Town with a Master’s in Engineering.
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