Siyasanga Papu (born July 14, 1986; age: 37 years old) is a South African talented actress, singer, speaker, fine artist, theatre practitioner, and entrepreneur famed for playing the character of Pretty in Gomora, the television series.
Though a household name in the South African entertainment industry and beyond, Papu has been enjoying a greater level of popularity, especially among locals, following her appearance in Gomora.
Summary of Siyasanga Papus’ Biography
- Full name: Siyasanga Catherine Papu
- Gender: Female
- Date of birth: July 14, 1986
- Siyasanga Papus’ Age: 37 years old
- Nationality: South African
- Zodiac Sign: Cancer
- Sexual Orientation: Straight
- Marital Status: Single
- Siyasanga Papus’ Children: 1
- Siyasanga Papus’ Net worth: $500,000-$900,000
- Famous for: Playing Pretty in Gomora
- Siyasanga Papus’ Instagram: siyasangapapu_official
- Twitter: @SiyaPapu
- Facebook: Siyasanga Papu
How Old Is Siyasanga Papu?
Siyasanga Papu is 37 years old as her parents gave birth to her on the 14th of July 1986 in South Africa. The names of her parents are not publicly known. Not only that, but the actress has also withheld information about her family background from the public.
It is difficult to tell if she is an only child as she has never spoken about her family members publicly. However, it is believed that her family members have been supportive right from day one.
Information on Papu’s relationship with her parents and other family members is scarce as well. The actress had her elementary education in her birthplace, after which she enrolled at Hoerskoole Eklandspoort in 2000 for her high school studies. She graduated in the year 2004 with good grades.
Siyasanga began studying filmmaking at the renowned Damelin College in South Africa in the year 2005. It was also in the same year that she launched her professional career in the South African TV and Film industry.
Siyasanga Papu Hails From Pretoria
Pretty from Gomora hails from East London, in Eastern Cape. However, she currently lives in Pretoria, a town in Gauteng province. The actress’ current place of residence is one of South Africa’s three capital cities. The region also serves as the seat of the executive branch of government and as the host to all foreign embassies in the country.
Her province, Eastern Cape, is one of the provinces of South Africa. Its capital is Bhisho, but its two largest cities are East London and Gqeberha.
Some prominent people who hail from Pretoria include Akhumzi Jezile, John Kani, Daine Klate, Winnie Mandela, Steve Biko, Oliver Tambo, Chris Hani, Jet Novuka, Nelson Mandela, and several others.
Siyasanga Papu’s Career Began On The Stage
Before storming the television industry, Siyasanga had already made a name for herself on theatre stages. She is known to have made extensive appearances on the theatre stage, touring internationally and locally beginning from the year 2005.
Some of her most prominent works are the play Speak Out, which she participated in at the Sheraton hotel in the year 2007. On World’s Aids Day in 2008, she also performed in the theatre play Ag Man Nee Man.
Her brilliant theatrical performances also earned her a spot in the theatre musical play Jock of the Bushveld, which took place in the year 2010. The Pretoria-born actress played the role of a “mothering hippo” in the project.
Papu’s earliest work in the TV industry was the SABC2 drama Hillside, which she joined in 2006 and played the role of “Nurse Dineo.” She reprised the role in the second season as well. She also appeared in the second season of the Mzansi Magic drama Saints and Sinners, wherein she portrayed the role “Lena Zondi” in 2016.
She appeared as Nomathemba in the supernatural drama series The Herd in 2015. Three years later, she was featured on the sixth season of the Mzansi Magic soap opera Isibaya. She made the recurring role of “Fezeka” in the popular soapie.
In the same year, she played the lead role as “Nomathemba” in the Mzansi Magic supernatural drama The Herd. She subsequently joined the Mzansi Magic telenovela with a minor role as a “social worker” in 2019.
The multi-talented South African joined other actors on Gomora for the first time in 2020, playing the role of the character “Pretty” for two seasons. She has also made sporadic appearances in other popular soapies in the country, such as Generations: The Legacy and Rhythm City.
I'm not just passionate about music but I make music and my goal and dream is for the whole world to hear it…. pic.twitter.com/AxfvzTAtDc
— Siyasanga Papu (@SiyaPapu) May 3, 2016
Of all her works, Hillside, The Herd, Izintombi Zodwa, and Gomora are considered her most prominent works as an actress. These projects earned her a massive following and commendable recognition within and beyond the country.
The actress has, in no small measure, diversified her fame. Besides acting, she is a talented sketch artist, a businesswoman, a vocalist, and a top-notch speaker. A sensational singer, Siyasanga Papu has a 6-piece band she features with. Her incredible roles in the musical theatre shows have so far earned her two Naledi nominations.
Papu Has a Lot of Things in Common with Her Character Pretty from Gomora
Siyasangu and her Gomora character share a lot in common. Both of them are family oriented and are very close to their loved ones, ensuring that things are done the right way. Although they do not have the same fashion sense, Papu did a nice job bringing every aspect of her life into life.
In the TV show, Pretty is the daughter of famous and rich Mam Sonto. Unlike her sister Thathi, Pretty’s husband, who also lives in Sonto’s house, takes good care of her. They were having a good time living in Sonto and had no plan of living.
Despite being spoiled, Pretty seems more like the link of the family. She takes good care of her beloved mother and can relate well with her hot-headed sister when things turn bad.
Who is Siyasanga Papu Dating?
The actress is currently not dating anyone publicly and there is no record of her past relationships. However, she has a daughter whom she had in the year 2015. The name and birth details of her daughter, as well as the identity of the little girl’s father, are under the radar currently.
The actress is active on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook. She has over 200,000 followers on Instagram (siyasangapapu_official), over 4,000 followers on Facebook (Siyasanga Papu), and her Twitter account (@SiyaPapu) has about 800 followers.
