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Warona Setshwaelo | |
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| Born | 1976or1977(age 47–48) Gaborone, Botswana |
| Alma mater | Virginia Tech |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, video editor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Relatives | 1 |
Warona Masego Setshwaelo (born 1976or1977) is a Botswana actress and video editor.
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Warona Setshwaelo | |
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| Born | 1976or1977(age 47–48) Gaborone, Botswana |
| Alma mater | Virginia Tech |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, video editor |
| Years active | 2003–present |
| Relatives | 1 |
Warona Masego Setshwaelo (born 1976or1977) is a Botswana actress and video editor.
Setshwaelo was born in Gaborone, Botswana and was raised in Ethiopia, Swaziland, South Africa, and Botswana. [1] Her mother is a psychologist, her father is the politician Ephraim Setshwaelo, and she has a sister, Marang. [2] [3] She developed an interest in activism from a young age. Setshwaelo moved to the United States to study at Virginia Tech, graduating with a degree in Theater Arts. She worked as a video editor and radio host. Setshwaelo did an acting tour with National Players of Olney, Maryland, before deciding to move back to Botswana. [1] She was a housemate in the first season of Big Brother Africa in 2003. Setshwaelo was one of the last housemates to be evicted and she became a celebrity in her home country. [4]
In 2007, Setshwaelo moved to Montreal to further her acting career. [1] She performed in a number of plays in Montreal, including Nutmeg Princess and New Canadian Kid. She had a small role in the 2013 film White House Down . In January and February 2015, Setshwaelo starred in the medical drama The Waiting Room at the Tarragon Theatre in Toronto. [5] In October 2015, she played Odette in the play State of Denial. [6] Setshwaelo played a trauma counselor in a 2016 episode of Quantico . [7] She had a role in the 2018 film On the Basis of Sex . [1] Setshwaelo played Karen, the mother of ex-police officer Lila Hines in the 2019 play Bang Bang. [8]
Her name, Warona, means "ours." In addition to acting, she enjoys cooking and reading. [9] She lives with her partner, Mike Payette, and daughter Khaya. [1]
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