Mmabatho Montsho

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Mmabatho Montsho
Born (1983-10-19) October 19, 1983 (age 40)
Soweto, Johannesburg
NationalitySouth African
Alma materUniversity of South Africa
Occupation(s)fine artist , writer, actress and film director
Years active2006-present
Children1

Mmabatho Montsho (born October 19, 1983) is a South African fine artist, writer, actress, and film director. [1] [2] [3] [4] [5]

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Biography

Montsho was born in Soweto, Johannesburg. She had her senior high school education at Greenside High School and then furthered at the University of South Africa where she studied Audiovisual Multimedia. [1] [6]

While in senior high school, Montsho was interested in Fashion. She launched her very first label Black Olive Designs after completing high school. She collaborated with her close high school friends to grow the business by designing clothes and selling them at B&B Rooftop market. In 2004, their clothing line earned public recognition at the South African fashion week. [1] [6]

In 2006, she began her acting career, appearing as a guest on SABC 1's A Place Called Home [1] [6]

Filmography

She has starred in several movies and television series, including:

Works

She is the producer and director for the following movies:

Awards

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