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Amanda du Pont Biography
Early Life
Hailing from Manzini, Swaziland, Amanda du-Pont has a diverse background with French, Italian, Portuguese, and Swazi ancestry. She spent her formative years in Manzini, residing with her Swati cousin, Alulutho Du Pont. The duo later relocated to Mpumalanga, where they completed their education at Uplands College.
Age
Amanda du-Pont was born on June 26, 1988 she is 35 years old as of 2023
Career
Amanda du-Pont has made her mark with notable roles in various projects. Her career highlights include portraying Senna in the CW drama series “Life is Wild,” Sharon in SABC 3’s comedy-drama “Taryn & Sharon,” and Nompumelelo ‘Lelo’ Mthiyane in the SABC 1 soap opera “Skeem Saam.” Notably, she co-hosted the SABC 1 celebrity lifestyle magazine show “Real Goboza” from 2012 to 2016 alongside Phat Joe. She’s also appeared in other significant productions such as “Muvhango,” “Intersexions,” “Generations,” and the Netflix thriller series “Shadow.”
Education
In 2011 she achieved a significant milestone, obtaining a Bachelor of Arts degree from the South African School of Motion Picture and Live Performance in Johannesburg. Her pursuit of knowledge continued at the New York Film Academy in New York City, where she received a full scholarship due to her scholastic excellence.
Awards
At a mere 21 years of age, she received a prestigious Lifetime Achievement award from Swaziland’s Department of Arts & Culture. Her exceptional contributions to film and television, along with her dedication to promoting the Swazi language and culture, earned her this recognition.
Personal Life
In 2020, Amanda du-Pont married Shawn Rodriques. However, the couple decided to part ways, and their divorce was finalized in January 2023.
