Amanda Du-Pont is a South African actress who currently plays the role of Nompumelelo “Lelo” Mthiyane in SABC 1 soapie, Skeem Saam. She is a beautiful lady who is mainly known for portraying Serina in the drama series Life is Wild and Sharon in the SABC 3 comedy-drama Taryn & Sharon. Moreover, the sexy Amanda is also a television anchor/host, voice-over artist, model, brand ambassador, live event MC, and businesswoman. Let’s find out more about this gorgeous woman as we explore the Amanda Du-Pont Biography.
Amanda Du-Pont Profile Summary
Real Name: Amanda Du-Pont
Gender: Female
Date of Birth: 26 June 1988
Place of birth: Manzini, Swaziland.
Ethnicity: Coloured
Nationality: South African
Occupation: Actress, Model, Live Events MC
TV Shows : Skeem Saam, Real Goboza
Instagram: @amandadupont
Net Worth: US$2 million
Where is Amanda Du-Pont originally from?
The gorgeous Amanda Du-Pont was born on 26 June 1988 in Manzini, Swaziland. Her birthplace is the country’s largest urban centre, also known as “The Hub” of Eswatini. Amanda Du- Pont is a descendant of royal blood as her father, Henry Du-Pont, is Princess Ncabile’s daughter of Prince Mshengu and the niece of King Sobhuza II. Amanda grew up together with her cousin Alulutho Du-Point, a significant influence in their relocation to Johannesburg, South Africa. Shortly after moving to Johannesburg, they completed their schooling at Uplands College.
Amanda Du-Pont Family
In most interviews, when asked about her family’s origins, she had this to say, “My mother, Antoinette’s mother is Swati, and her father is half Chinese half Portuguese, and my father Harry Tum’s father is a white French man, and his mother is from the Swaziland royal family.”. Amanda also has two other siblings, namely Amber-Kayleigh Du Pont and Adele-Kim Du Pont.
Which institutions did Amanda Du-Pont attend?
Amanda Du-Pont started schooling in Manzini, Swaziland but completed her education in Johannesburg at Uplands College. Afterwards, In 2011, Du-Pont got into the South African School of Motion Picture and Lived Performance, where she was awarded a Bachelor of Arts Degree. Due to her scholastic excellence, Amanda was awarded a full scholarship to study at the New York Film Academy in New York City. With all the showbiz education and training she received, the mention of her name sparkles overwhelming attention as she has broken far-reaching on-screen records.
Which TV shows have Amanda Du-Pont appeared in?
Amanda Du-Pont is a successful forerunner for the blooming South African entertainment industry. Since her on-screen debut in 2008, Amanda has featured in several theatres, television and live programming. Some of her appearances are highlighted below;
- Life is Wild (2008) as Sena
- Lokshin Bioskop: Andilalanga (2009)
- Skeem Saam (2014 – present) as Nompumelelo ‘Lelo’
- Task Force as Christelle
- Hear Me Move (2015)
- Generations: The Legacy (2015)
- Between Friends (2016 – present)
- 10 Days in Sun City
- Taryn and Sharon as Sharon
- Shadow as Ashley
- Muvhango (2009 -2011) as Thabisile Dlamini
- Real Goboza as herself
- Come Duze
- A place called home
- City Ses’la
- Intersexions
- Single Guys
- End Game.
Amanda Du-Pont nominations and awards
Lifetime Achievement award by Swaziland’s Department of Arts & Culture for her early achievements in film and television and her promotion of the Swazi language and culture.
Who is Amanda Du-Pont’s husband?
Amanda Du-Pont got married in 2020 to her long-time boyfriend, Shawn Rodrigues. Shawn is a Johannesburg shrewd businessman who dated Amanda for almost years before they tied the knot secretly in the Maldives. Amanda has previously dated Cassper Nyovest as well as Jub Jub.
Cassper Nyovest and Amanda Du-Pont
Amanda Du Pont and Cassper Nyovest’s relationship made waves on television and social platform in 2016 and 2017. Cassper was head over heels in love with Amanda Du-Pont and could not keep her off his lips even on songs. However, the pair broke up with Cassper citing that Amanda Du Pont was unfaithful towards their relationship.
Skeem Saam
In Skeem Saam, Amanda Du-Pont portrays the character of Nompumelelo “Lelo” Mthiyane. Skeem Saam is a blend of stories about the journey to manhood. The local drama series examines the plight of today’s male children and the tough challenges they face transitioning into manhood.
Amanda Du-Pont Pictures
Social Media
Amanda is undeniably one of the most beautiful women you would see on South African screens. She has an incredibly massive following of 3,4 Million followers on Instagram. Likewise, on Twitter, she has a shocking 2.5 million followers. Her Instagram account is a majestic gallery filled with lovely pictures of herself. View some of her posts below;
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGejiL4AyFX/
https://www.instagram.com/p/CGKd8dXgz9r/
What is Amanda Du-Pont’s Net Worth?
Amanda Du-Pont is an actress, presenter, model, and brand influencer, which has assisted her in accumulating wealth. As of 2020, Amanda Du-Point has a net worth of $2 million. She is one of the most sought after actresses in South Africa; therefore, her worth keeps going up as years go by.