Didintle Khunou is an award-winning South African actress who currently plays the role of Esther in BET’s, Isono. She is also a singer, voice artist, presenter and MC whose presence leaves a stink of excellence. In her four-year-long career, she has made an unforgettable appearance in Mzansi’s prime soapies, including Isono, The Throne, and Karektas. Let’s journey into the Didintle Khunou Biography and dig out more about Isono’s Esther Ndlovu.
Profile Summary of Didintle Khunou
Real Name: Didintle Khunou
Gender: Female
Date of Birth: 14 November 1992
Place of Birth: Klerksdorp, Gauteng Province, South Africa
Age: 27 Years
Ethnicity: Black
Nationality: South African
Occupation: Actress, Voice Artist, Singer & MC
TV Shows: Isono, The Throne, Single Galz
Instagram: @didintle_khunou
Net Worth: US$150 000
Didintle Khunou Origin
Didintle Khunou hails from Klerksdorp in the Gauteng province of South Africa. Not much is known about her family except that it was a decent middle-class family, and she is the third born of four children. Didintle grew up emulating veteran South African actors such as Connie Ferguson, Sindi Dlathu and Sello Maake Ka-Ncube, who inspired her to act.
Which institutions did she attend?
The marvellous Didi Khunou attended the Wits School of Arts, where she graduated with an Honours Degree in Dramatic Arts. As if it wasn’t enough, she proceeded to ActorWize, a professional acting course for film and TV. ActorWize is facilitated by teacher, actor and director Rajesh Gopie. Moreover, she also attended the Indigo View Advanced Actors Academy, an academy run by director and acting coach Steven Feinstein.
When did Didintle Khunou get a breakthrough?
Didintle started in theatre productions which boosted her confidence as well as perfected her vocal deliveries. She went on to play cameo roles on TV, voiceover gigs and acting in children theatre. In August 2016, she finally made her television acting debut in the recurring role of Modiehi in the SABC2 drama series Mamello. Afterwards, she featured in Single Galz before playing the stunning part of Mapula in the Mzansi Magic telenovela, The Throne. To date, Didintle has featured in numerous television and theatre productions.
TV shows in which Didi have appeared?
Mamello Season 2 and 3 as Modiehi
#Karektas Season 2 as herself
Single Galz Season 2 as Dipuo
The Throne Season 1 as Mapula
Isono Season 1 as Esther Ndlovu
Didintle Khunou Theatre Productions
- Yerma as Yerma
- The Caucasian Chalk Circle
- The Rocky Horror Show as Janet
Who is Didintle Khunoku’s boyfriend?
To date, Didintle Khunou has not yet revealed any information about her relationships. It isn’t easy to believe that she might be single when considering the large pool of eligible bachelors in Mzansi.
Awards
Didintle Khunou won the Naledi award and the Broadway World Online Award for ‘Best Lead Actress In a Musical – Female’ for her performance as Celie.
Dintle Khunou role on Isono: The Sin
In Isono, Didintle Khunou portrays the character of Esther Ndlovu. Esther is the daughter of Mary Ndlovu (Sindi Dlathu), a powerful matriarch who will stop at nothing to accomplish whatever she deems necessary.
Social Media
Unlike other female celebrities, Didintle Khunou is not a huge fan of social media. Her social media presence is low as she posts an average of 1 post per month on Instagram. She currently has 12k followers on Instagram and 18k followers on Twitter. Check out some of her posts below;
https://www.instagram.com/p/ByX3oWej-pw/?igshid=r79x4dtldpa3
What is Didintle Khunou’s Net Worth?
Didintle has been working flat out ever since she walked into the spotlight in 2016. Her major career highlight so far, is featuring in the first-ever African BET original series, Isono. Didintle has a net worth of US$150 000. Wondering how she gets that kind of money? Didintle acquires all her income from acting, doing voiceovers, theatre productions and being an event MC. Sge has managed to capture the hearts of Mzansi television lovers in just a few years, she is just amazing.