Jailoshini Naidoo

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Jailoshini Naidoo
BornApril 1967 (age 56) [1]
Notable work Kandasamys film series

Jaishini Naidoo is a South African television presenter, actress and stand-up comedian. She is best known for her role as Jennifer Kandasamy in the Kandasamys film series.

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Early life

Jaishini Naidoo grew up in Chatsworth. She went to University of Durban-Westville and got a bachelor’s degree in pediatrics while also studiying drama, English and education. She also went to University of South Africa where she studied Public Relations. After college, she worked as a drama and English teacher. [1]

Theatre

Filmography

YearFilmRoleNotesRef.
2017 Keeping Up with the Kandasamys Jennifer KandasamyNominated, Simon Sabela Award for Best Actress [10]
2019 3 Days to Go Melissa [1]
Kandasamys: The Wedding Jennifer Kandasamy [11]
2020Mr. JohnsonDr. Priya Moonsamy [12]
2021 Trippin' with the Kandasamys Jennifer Kandasamy [13]
2023 Kandasamys: The Baby Jennifer KandasamyAlso co-writer [14]

Television

YearFilmRoleChannelNotesRef.
2005-2015Eastern MosaicPresenter SABC 2 [15]
2010-2011 Strike Back Indian journalist Sky One, Cinemax 3 episodes [1]
2014-2020MelaPresenterSABC 2 [15]
2018-2023 Imbewu: The Seed Nirupa e.tv Main role (seasons 1-5) [16]

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