Biography
Harriet Manamela (born 13 October 1971) is a famous and legendary South African actress and television personality.
She is known for her role as Meikie Maputla in the SABC1 youth soapie Skeem Saam.
She debuted in the series premiere on 13 October 2011 and appeared in the 2006 mini-series When We Were Black.
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| Wiki Facts & About Data | |
| Full Name: | Harriet Manamela |
| Born: | 13 October 1971 (age 52 years old) |
| Place of Birth: | Diepmeadow, South Africa |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Height: | N/A |
| Parents: | N/A |
| Siblings: | N/A |
| Husband • Spouse: | Buti Manamela |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | N/A |
| Children: | N/A |
| Occupation: | Actress • TV Personality |
| Net Worth: | US$1 million-US$5 million |
Early Life & Education
Harriet Manamela was born on the 13th of October 1971 in Diepkloof, South Africa. She was raised by both parents, who later moved to Johannesburg with their family in the early 1990s.
Since then, she has partially resided in some parts of the country, but Johannesburg always calls her back.
Harriet Manamela matriculated from St. AnthAnthony’s in Boksburg. Her dream was to be an actress from childhood, so she decided to pursue her dream. She joined Squints Artists Community Theatre Group in Alexandra, and her debut performance was in The Virus and Let’s Talk About Aids at The Market Theatre Laboratory Annual Festival.
She completed Broken Dreams with The Market Theatre Laboratory drama school and additionally featured in Theatre Sports for SABC3, toured Sweden with Gommorah, Koze Kuse Bash, Ways of Dying, Bozoli at The Market Theatre and The Grahamstown Arts Festival.
She also completed the Young Writers Festival at The Market Theatre for 2 years.