Amanda Manku, born on 09 August 1991 (age – 30), is a South African actress and television presenter well known for playing Elizabeth on Skeem Saam, for presenting the SABC education youth series Metrics Uploaded and for YoTV.
Biography profile
Full name: Magalane Amanda Dimakatso Manku
Date of birth: 09 August 1991
Age: 30 years old
Place of birth: Limpopo Province
Occupation: Actress and Presenter
Known as: Elizabeth on Skeem Saam
From: Newlands, Johannesburg
Nationality: South African
Early life and television Presenter
Amanda Manku (born as Magalane Amanda Dimakatso Manku) was born on 09 August 1991 in Limpopo Province, South Africa. She was raised in Newlands in Johannesburg and she is the eldest daughter of five children of her parents. Growing up, Manku dreamt of being in media industry and first appeared on Soweto TV as host. She landed roles of a television presenter on YoTV, Matrics Uploaded and the morning educational show Geleza Nathi.
Education of Amanda
Amanda Manku studied Motion pictures at AFDA (a South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performance) and graduated with Bachelor’s degree.
Acting career
In her final year of studying at AFDA in 2013 she landed a debut role on Skeem Saam as Elizabeth from season 2 to season 10. The character she portrays is Principal Thobakgale’s daughter (portrayed by Elizabeth Serunye). She has appeared on iKhaya as Mosima from season 1 to season 2.
Amanda’s other life facts
Amanda loves to listen to Thobela fm, she loves to listen to Rnb music and Gospel. The star’s favourite movie is Memento because it challenges her. Manku looks up to Sello Maake ka-Ncube, Shoki Sebotsane and Thandie Newton. She loved Skeem Saam from the first episode and Zone 14 is a favourite.
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