Amanda Manku is a South African actress and presenter who currently plays the role of Elizabeth in SABC 1 soapie Skeem Saam. She is mainly a television presenter on DSTV’s Supersport SABC1’s YOTV and Limpopo TV. Let’s explore the Amanda Manku Biography and find out more about Skeem Saam’s Elizabeth.
Amanda Manku Profile Summary
| Real Name | Amanda Manku |
| Gender | Female |
| Date of Birth | 9 August 1991 |
| Place of birth | Zebediela, Limpopo, South Africa |
| Ethnicity | Black |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation | Actress, Presenter, Sportscaster |
| TV Shows | Skeem Saam, YOTV |
| @amanda_manku | |
| Net Worth | US$160 000 |
Where is Amanda Manku originally from?
Amanda was born in Zebediela, Limpopo, at Groothoek hospital on 9 August 1991. She then moved to Newlands, Johannesburg, at the age of 5 when her mum got married. Amanda is the eldest daughter of five children. From a young age, she had dreams of being in the media industry, and at the age of 16, her dreams came true.
Which institutions did Amanda Manku attend?
She completed her primary school education at Dowling Avenue Primary School in Westbury. Afterwards, Amanda proceeded to a high school known as Hoerskool Die Burger in Roodepoort. Amanda Manku was still in high school when she assumed the role of Elizabeth in Skeem Saam. Still, shortly after matriculating, she enrolled for a Bachelors’s Degree in Motion Picture at AFDA.
When did Amanda Manku get a breakthrough?
Amanda Manku finally had a breakthrough on Limpopo Community television from disappointing acting attempts in the school drama clubs. At the age of 16, she became a presenter for a teen show on community television, and after a while, she was scooped by SABC1 and became a presenter on Yo TV. From there onwards, her leap of faith has taken her place.
Which TV shows have Amanda Manku appeared in?
- Limpopo TV talk show as herself
- Yo Tv as herself
- Ikhaya as Mosima
- Skeem Saam as Elizabeth
- Laduma – Supersport Live matches
Who is Amanda Manku ‘s boyfriend?
Amanda Manku has been dating Hendrick Pule Ekstein for several years now. Hendrick Pule Ekstein is a professional football player who played for Kaizer Chiefs before becoming a free agent. Although Amanda Manku has a lovely son, it is still unclear whether Pule is the father or not since she got pregnant and conceived while dating Pule.
Skeem Saam
In Skeem Saam, Amanda Manku portrays the character of Elizabeth. 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 Manku Interesting Facts
- Amanda’s favourite radio station is Thobela Fm
- She enjoys listening to RnB and Gospel
- Amanda Manku’s favourite film is Memento.
- Her favourite actors are Sello Maake ka-Ncube, Shoki Sebotsane and Thandie Newton. She loved Skeem Saam from the first episode and
- Amanda Manku’s favourite local drama is Zone 14.
Pictures of Amanda Manku
Social Media
Amanda Manku is highly active on Instagram, where she has 35k followers. She regularly posts pictures of her lovely self and her son. Amanda is also partially active on Facebook, but she periodically tweets on Twitter. Overall, her social media presence is average.
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What is Amanda Manku’s Net Worth?
As of 2020, Amanda Manku has a Net Worth of US$160 000. Her acting career is the source of her income at the moment, but she says she has big plans for 2021. We will find out soon what she has in store for us.