Portrait of Pearl Thusi

Pearl Thusi

Acting

Biography

Sithembile Xola Pearl Thusi (born 13 May 1988) is a South African actress, model, and presenter. She is known for her roles as Patricia Kopong in the BBC/HBO comedy-drama series The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Dayana Mampasi in the ABC thriller Quantico, and Samkelo in the romance film Catching Feelings. In 2020, she starred in the titular role of Netflix's first African original series, Queen Sono.

Born: May 13, 1988

Filmography

2020
Queen Sono

as Queen Sono

2020
2015
Tremors 5: Bloodlines

as Dr. Nandi Montabu

2015
Quantico

as Dayana Mampasi

2009
The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency

as Patricia Kopong (as Xola Thusi)

2008
Tropika Island of Treasure

as Self - Presenter