Amanda du-Pont (born 26 June 1988) is a Swazi-born South African

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, model and television host. Du-Pont is known for her portrayal of Senna in the CW drama series ''

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comedy-drama ''Taryn & Sharon''. Currently, she stars as Ashley in the

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''. She is known for acting on the SABC 1 soap opera ''

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'' as Nompumelelo 'Lelo' Mthiyane.

Early life

Du-Pont was born on 26 June 1988 in Manzini, Swaziland. She is of French, Italian, Portuguese and Swazi ancestry. She was born and raised in Manzini and lived with her cousin Alulutho Du Pont, also Swati. Later they moved to

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to finish their schooling at Uplands College.

Career

Du-Pont had a leading role in the 2014 feature film ''Between Friends'', and a recurring role in the hit South African television program ''

''. From 2012 to 2016 she was the co-host of SABC 1 celebrity lifestyle magazine shows ''Real Goboza'', alongside Phat Joe. She has starred in the CW drama ''

'', SABC 2's ''Muvhango, Intersexions'', ''

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'', Mzanzi TV's ''Loxion Bioscope''series, and the 2015 feature film '' Hear Me Move''. In February 2019, it was announced that Du-Pont would star in the

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''.

Education

In 2011, Du-Pont was awarded a Bachelor of Arts degree from the South African School of Motion Picture and Live Performance in Johannesburg. The next year, she graduated from the

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in New York City, where she was awarded a full scholarship for scholastic excellence.

Awards

At the age of 21, Du-Pont was awarded a Lifetime Achievement award by Swaziland's Department of Arts & Culture for her early achievements in film and television and her promotion of the Swazi language and culture.

Personal life

Amanda married Shaun Rodrigues in 2020 and divorced in January 2023.

Filmography

References

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:du-Pont, Amanda 1988 births Living people South African television actresses South African people of French descent South African people of Portuguese descent South African people of Chinese descent Swazi emigrants to South Africa Coloured South African people People from Manzini 21st-century South African actresses South African film actresses New York Film Academy alumni