Bontle Jade-Lee Modiselle-Moloi is a versatile South African entertainer with talents in acting, dancing, hosting, singing, and modeling.
Real Facts About Bontle Modiselle
Full Name: Bontle Jade-Lee Modiselle-Moloi
Gender: Female
Age: 34
Date of Birth: October 7, 1990
Place of Birth: South Africa
Spouse: Ricardo Moloi
Nationality: South African
Occupation: Actress, singer, model and dancer
Early Life and Education
Bontle Modiselle, a South African entertainer with Tswana heritage, was born on October 7, 1990, in Soweto.Bontle Modiselle raised in Soweto, pursued her childhood passions for dance and music, studying performing arts and becoming a sought-after choreographer and creative director, while also earning a BA in Corporate Communications from the University of Johannesburg.
Career
Bontle Modiselle’s dance skills propelled her to become one of South Africa’s top dancers, earning the 2007 Masters of Rhythm title for Best Female Dancer. She transitioned into acting in 2013, debuting on “Generations: The Legacy” and later appearing in other popular TV series.
In 2015, Bontle Modiselle starred in the acclaimed dance film “Watch Me Move,” earning a Best Actress in a Supporting Role nomination at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
Marital Status
Bontle met rapper Ricardo “Priddy Ugly” Moloi in 2009. They began dating in 2017 and married in a traditional African ceremony in 2019. Their daughter, Afrika Bonita Lerato Moloi, was born on January 15, 2020.
Awards and Nominations
- 2018, South African Style Awards, Fashion Icon award.
- 2019, South African Dance Awards, Outstanding Female Dancer award.
- 2020, South African Dance Awards, Outstanding Female Dancer award.
Movies
- Thula’s Vine (2017)
- Lokshin FM (2018)
- Keeping It 100 (2021)
Discography
- In My Feelings (2018)
- I Do (2019)
