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Eric Macheru Biography, Age, Soccer ,Girlfriend, Skeem Saam, Net Worth

Leeto Maputla Biography

Simba Mataz by Simba Mataz
November 22, 2021
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Eric Macheru

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Eric Macheru is a South African actor who currently plays the role of Leeto Maputla in SABC 1 soapie Skeem Saam. He is also a soccer star who has played for Tottenham Hotspurs, Ajax CapeTown and many more clubs. In Skeem Saam, he is a successful lawyer, but is he that successful in real life? Let’s find out as we explore the Eric Macheru Biography.

Eric Macheru Profile Summary

Eric Macheru Profile Summary
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Real Name: Eric Macheru
Gender: Male
Date of Birth: 25 February 1986
Place of birth: Polokwane, Limpopo, South Africa
Age: 34 Years
Ethnicity: Black
Nationality: South African
Occupation: Actor, Soccer player
TV Shows           : Skeem Saam, Zaziwa
Instagram: @ericmacheru
Net Worth: US$1.5 million

Where is Eric Macheru originally from?

Eric Macheru: Image source @Instagram
Eric Macheru: Image source @Instagram

Eric was born on 25 February 1986 at Botlokwa, Polokwane, in the Limpopo province of South Africa. He then grew up in a township called Seshego with both of his parents and his three brothers. Sadly, one of his brothers passed away in 2007. Eric grew up in a Christian family, and his father loved sports and influenced Eric to venture into soccer. Little did he know soccer would earn him a good life.

Which institutions did Eric Macheru attend?

Eric Macheru: Image source @Instagram
Eric Macheru: Image source @Instagram

Macheru Eric attended Kuschke agricultural high school.  After high school, he began acting, which was fascinating enough for him; therefore, he equipped himself with a degree in film from AFDA. Aiming to do more than just read a script in front of a camera, Eric Macheru is currently busy studying multimedia at AFDA. He says he decided to add multimedia to his film degree as it will help him move into his passion which is advertising and communication.

Eric Macheru Soccer Career

Leeto was a professional soccer player for several years before he got a career-ending injury. He reached the height of his career when he won the SABC 1 reality competition Sokka Kings in 2005 and was then allowed to train for a week overseas with the English Premiership club Tottenham Hotspur. Throughout his career, he got a one-year contract with Highlands Cape Town and a sports management contract. Eric’s career ended while he was playing for Ajax Cape Town.

Which TV shows have Eric Macheru appeared in?

Eric Macheru made his most crucial career debut in 2012 Mzansi Magic telenovela’s iNkaba. He played the role of Rick, a top model on Fumi’s level described as “the Tyson Beckford of iNkaba world”. Afterwards, he landed a role on Mfolozi street season 1, playing the role of Msindo. In addition, Eric Macheru appeared on Zaziwa season 4 before being cast on Skeem Saam as Leeto Maputla.

Who is Eric Macheru’s girlfriend?

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Leeto Maputla and his son

Eric Macheru is dating his long time girlfriend, only identified as Claudia. Earlier this year, the couple received their first bundle of joy, a bouncing baby boy named Marvin Francis Macheru. Eric stunned his fans and associates when he posted the first pics of his adorable son on Instagram. Everyone couldn’t stop gushing over how cured the baby was.

Skeem Saam

In Skeem Saam

In Skeem Saam, Eric Macheru portrays the character of Leeto. Leeto is Mokgadi Malonga’s wife, whom he found after many trials and tribulations.  Leeto Maputla is the son of Meikie Maputla and John Maputla and the older brother of Thabo Maputla. 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.

Social Media

Eric is one of Mzansi’s actors who have the highest Instagram posts. He posts regularly to update his fans on his achievement life events and influence a brand. Eric Macheru is currently sitting on 272k followers on Instagram with 1,115k posts.

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What is Eric Macheru’s Net Worth?

What is Eric Macheru's Net Worth?

As far as working hard and following dreams, Eric Macheru has had a good run from pursuing soccer to acting. In 2020, Eric Macheru had an incredible net worth of US$1.5 million. Eric Macheru has numerous income sources, including theatre, directing, digital marketing and advertising.

 

 

 

 

 

 

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