Siyasanga Papu is a South African actress who plays Pretty in the Mzansi Magic soapie, Gomora. Siyasanga plays the plus sister of Thati and daughter of shebeen queen and gangster Mam Sonto. The actress has grown on our screens over the years and her role in Gomora has found her a special place in all our hearts. Here are a few interesting real life facts about Siyasanga.
Siyasanga’s role on Gomora as Pretty is not the first for her as she has graced the screens of many other shows. The actress has featured on The Herd, Generations, Usindiso, Hillside, Rhythm City and Saints and Sinners. The actress has spoken about how being plus does not make one’s career advancement in the entertainment industry difficult. This is because very few shows accommodate plus size actress, unfortunately.
The one thing we love about Gomora’s Pretty is that she’s a Multi-talented actress. She is also quite the vocalist and song writer! Those who watched the Royalty soapie Awards will definitely know. She performs with a band called Morning Dew. Next time you need power vocals to grace your event, you know who to look for. Siyasanga has taken her acting to not only the big screen but the theatre as well. The actress is as passionate about the theatre as she is about the screen. She is also a sketch artist with a passion for arts.
An interesting fact about Siyasanga is her boss cooking skills! The actress is apparently a great cook who enjoys making meals for her family. Speaking of family, the Gomora actress is a mother to a beautiful daughter. On a good day you might just bump into them wearing matching outfits!
Clearly Papu is a whole package and there is more to her than meets the eye£
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