Thando Thabethe
- Actress
- Producer
Thando Thabethe is a multi-hyphenate South African actress, radio host, producer, and entrepreneur, widely recognized for her powerful screen presence and cultural influence. She is best known globally for her lead role as Beauty Sello in the hit Netflix series How to Ruin Christmas, and as the voice of Adja in the animated series My Dad the Bounty Hunter.
With over 15 years in the industry, Thabethe has starred in critically acclaimed productions including Housekeepers, Reyka and Blood Psalms, earning multiple award nominations and becoming one of South Africa's most celebrated performers.
Beyond acting, Thando made history as the first African brand ambassador for Nivea and is the founder of Thabooty's, a popular lingerie and shapewear brand. She has also been a top-rated radio host, leading shows on major networks and shaping pop culture conversation across the continent.
Now based between South Africa and the U.S., and holding a U.S. green card, Thabethe is expanding her career internationally, bringing her bold talent, global appeal, and uniquely African storytelling to a broader stage.
With over 15 years in the industry, Thabethe has starred in critically acclaimed productions including Housekeepers, Reyka and Blood Psalms, earning multiple award nominations and becoming one of South Africa's most celebrated performers.
Beyond acting, Thando made history as the first African brand ambassador for Nivea and is the founder of Thabooty's, a popular lingerie and shapewear brand. She has also been a top-rated radio host, leading shows on major networks and shaping pop culture conversation across the continent.
Now based between South Africa and the U.S., and holding a U.S. green card, Thabethe is expanding her career internationally, bringing her bold talent, global appeal, and uniquely African storytelling to a broader stage.
