Leeanda Reddy is an award-winning South African actress and stand-up comedy artist.
She is a South African from the Indian ethnic group.
She has also acted inScandal,INkaba,andBack Stage.
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Leeanda has performed in South Africa, India, and Scotland.
In 2016, she was nominated for the SAFTAs Best Lead Actress award.
Reddy has a humble beginning.
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She took uppart-time jobsduring university holidays such as cashier, waitress, retail sales consultant, and laboratory technician.
The actress has worked hard to become successful.
Her acting career started in theater plays, but she is a household name today.
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The actress spent her childhood years in Chatsworth and Phoenix in Durban.
She loved performing on stage from a young age.
The actress went to Crystal Point Secondary school.
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Reddy enrolled at the University of KZN in Durban upon completing her high school education.
She graduated with a BA degree in Speech and Drama.
Her performance in India enabled her to get a breakthrough in her career.
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Leeanda has been a hot cake internationally and locally over the years.
She shifted from presentingBig Cityto hostingCitylife.
From 2005 to 2006, the actress played the role, Vanashree Devan, on the eTV drama entitledScandal.
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She also got a chance to act inBackstageon eTV.
She has starred alongside the worlds famous actors.
In 2013, she performed with Naomi Watts inDiana.
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In 2016, she worked with Boris Kodjoe and Tront Espen Seim in a crime thriller calledCapeTown.
The actress was given a role in the movie,Dark Tower,in 2017 that featured Idris Elba.
Leanda acted with Leon Schuster inMr.
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Theactress is the co-founderof Mustard Seed Productions with her friend, Krijay Govender.
It was established in 2008.
She is a writer, director, and producer of stage productions in the company.
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They named him Zion Chetty.
Their older son is named Yorke Chetty.
The couple have been married for more than 19 years, and they started dating in high school.
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Her family lives in Johannesburg.
She has entertained masses on international and local platforms, especially in theaters.
She has had lead roles in the Durban Playhouse Drama and many more famous theaters in South Africa.
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Some funny Leeanda Reddy stand-up videos such asLaugh It Offare on YouTube and social media.
Leeanda Reddy has outstanding acting and comedy talents.
She is pushing hard for more success.
She has a Bachelor of Commerce & IT from the University of Nairobi and joined Briefly.co.za in November 2019.
The writer completed a Google News Initiate Course.
you could email her at perisrodah254@gmail.com.
