Jailoshini Naidoo is an award-winning figure in the South African entertainment industry.
Her career has had an upward trajectory since she started.
Get a glimpse at her unconventional choice to become a female comedian.
Jailoshini Naidoo has won several awards for her impeccable acting skills. Photo: @jailoshiniSource: Instagram
Her success story has been long and challenging.
Get to see how she became a leading lady.
Jailoshini Naidoo’s biography
Jailoshini is a jack of all trades.
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She was born on 16th April 1977, making her current age 44 years.
Shewas raised inChatsworth,Durban, and she adores the Chatsworth culture.
However, she relocated to the Musgrave area.
The actress/comedian was born on 16th April 1977 and is currently 44 years old. Photo: @JailoshiniSource: Instagram
Later on, she studied communications at UNISA and Public Relations at Damelin.
She also dabbled as an English andDrama teacherafter school.
This was before she pivoted into entertainment.
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Professional life
Jailoshini performed in various theatre comedy productions and festivals as Aunty Rumba.
Some of the theatres that she has worked in include the Playhouse and Johannesburg Civic Theater among others.
In addition, she also performed at the Hilton Arts Festival.
Her first television role was as Nerupa Rampersad in Imbewu: The Seed. Photo: @jailoshiniSource: Instagram
Stalwart Ronnie Govender wrote this award-winning solo play.
Some of her hot shows includeComedy Fever 2010andQueens of Comedy.
In addition, she has done her stand-up routines for several private and corporate events.
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She was so good that she received a contract to perform for the Prince of Dubai in Seychelles.
Filmography
For an entire decade, she hostedEastern Mosaicon SABC2, a lifestyle and entertainment show.
The show was replaced byMela.
Some of the awards that she has won include the FNB Vita Awards and the Golden Peacock Awards. Image: instagram.com, @jailoshiniSource: UGC
In 2015, Jailoshini quit hostingMelaand pivoted to work for Lotus FM.
While she was a presenter at MNet, she got another opportunity.
In 2017, a part in what was to be an iconic show,Keeping Up with the Kandasamys.
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Her most recent film isTrippin' with the Kandasamys,which was released in 2021.
The 2nd movieKandasamys: The Wedding, did exceptionally well.
In addition, she teaches acting classes andtelevision presenting courses.
The actress is celebrating her sisters' birthday with an amazing selfie. Photo: @JailoshiniSource: Instagram
Her impeccable work has been noted by the awards committee’s and she has snagged several awards and nominations.
Jailoshini Naidoo family
Her twosisters and brotherreside in Johannesburg, SouthAfrica.
Jailoshini Naidoo’s sisterSorisha Naidoocongratulated her after she won an award in 2012.
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Her family never valued acting like a decent job, but they then changed their perception.
Is she married to Koobesen Naidoo from Imbewu?
Jailoshini Naidoo’s husband is unknown.
Jailoshini Naidoo changed careers to follow her passion.
From a humble beginning as Aunty Rumba in the theatre productions, she is now a household name.
She is a prime example that following your heart is the right move.
Read her success story onBriefly.co.za.
Source: Briefly News
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