Lerato Nxumalo

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Lerato Nxumalo
Born
Lerato Nxumalo

(1999-02-09) February 9, 1999 (age 26)
Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa
Education University of the Witwatersrand
Occupations
  • Actress
  • influencer
  • entrepreneur
Notable work
Height1.68 m (5 ft 6 in)

Lerato Nxumalo (born 9 February 1999) is a South African actress, influencer, entrepreneur and content creator. She is best known for her starring roles in notable shows on E.tv soapie opera Durban Gen as Dr Ndabezinhle Luthuli and Scandal! as Phakamile. She is the founder of blaHoody.

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Life and career

Early life

Nxumalo was born and raised in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa to a Zulu and Sotho family. [1] She went to University of the Witwatersrand where she obtained a degree specializing in Film and Television. [2]

Career

Nxumalo began her career in 2017 after appeared in a commercial of Edgar's and Aero in 2019. [3] She made her first debut acting television role in Durban Gen playing the starring role of Dr Ndabezinhle Luthuli from 2020 to 2023. [4] [5] She appeared in 1Magic telenovela Lingashoni as Mpumi Cele. [6] [7] She expanded her acting career in 2023, when she was playing the lead role in E.tv soapie opera Scandal! as Phakamile. [8] [9]

In 2024, Nxumalo focused on his social media content creation career and takes a break in acting. [10] [11] [12] By 2025, she is currently playing the starring role in Mzansi Magic music drama Genesis as Owethu Hlope and playing the role of Barbie in Netflix crime television series Bad Influencer . [13] [14] [15]

Other ventures

In July 2025, Nxumalo launched her own fashion brand "blaHoody", specializing in comfort wear hoodies. [16] The brand drew inspiration from her heritage and primarily an online business. [17]

Filmography

YearTitleRoleNotes
2020 Durban Gen Dr Ndabezinhle LuthuliMain role, season 1
2021LingashoniMpumi CeleSupporting role, season 1 and 2
2023 Scandal! PhakamileStarring role
2025–present Genesis Owethu HlopeSupporting role, season 1
Bad Influencer BarbieStarring role, season 1

References

  1. ↑ admin (2021-07-07). "Who Is Actress Lerato Nxumalo?". Southern African Celebs. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
  2. ↑ "Get to know Lerato Nxumalo" . Retrieved 2025-11-17.
  3. ↑ Sekhu, Katlego (2024-10-30). "Actress Lerato Nxumalo announces she's off the market as she shows off engagement ring". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
  4. ↑ Muzavazi (2021-04-15). "Lerato Nxumalo exits "Durban Gen"". Bafana Bafana Latest News Update. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
  5. ↑ Nteyi, Zama. "Dr Zinhle Luthuli leaves Durban Gen!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
  6. ↑ Seleme, Rae (2022-10-03). "'23 and first-time homeowner': 'Lingashoni' actress Lerato Nxumalo". The South African. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
  7. ↑ Mthethwa, Thandeka (2022-12-07). "'Can't wait to heal': 'Lingashoni' actress Lerato gets BBL in Turkey". The South African. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
  8. ↑ Langa, Jabulani. "Another big blow for Scandal!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
  9. ↑ Zuma, Mbalenhle (2023-04-18). "Lerato Nxumalo joins 'Scandal!' as Phakamile the mystery sister". Sunday World. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
  10. ↑ Zuma, Mbalenhle (2024-06-14). "Playing Phakamile has been such a beautiful experience – Nxumalo". Sunday World. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
  11. ↑ Sekhu, Katlego (2024-10-30). "Durban Gen actress Lerato Nxumalo is officially off the market". KAYA 959. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
  12. ↑ Moroeng, Moroba (2025-06-13). "Former 'Scandal!" Actress Lerato Nxumalo Works as a Packer at a Grocery Store - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
  13. ↑ Tleane, Lebo (2025-05-12). "Lerato Nxumalo Returns to Acting With A New Role". Youth Village. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
  14. ↑ Chiraag (2025-10-16). "Lerato Nxumalo Lands Netflix Role and Hits YouTube Milestone". Bona Magazine. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
  15. ↑ Moroeng, Moroba (2025-10-16). "Actress Lerato Nxumalo Celebrates Netflix Role and YouTube Milestone – Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2025-11-11.
  16. ↑ Hlalane, Reabetswe (2025-07-04). "Lerato Nxumalo Launches Cozy Hoodie Brand 'blaHoody' and Thanks Fans for Support". OkMzansi. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
  17. ↑ Moroeng, Moroba (2025-07-06). "Former 'Scandal!' Actress Lerato Nxumalo Launches New Clothing Business - Briefly.co.za". briefly.co.za. Retrieved 2025-11-17.
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