Pearl Modiadie, the renowned talk show host of former SABC 1’s Zaziwa, is celebrating a remarkable milestone in her career.
With 18 years in the TV and radio industry, Pearl has come a long way from her days as an extra on various shows to becoming a household name and South Africa’s ‘it’ girl.
Born in the Gauteng township of Tembisa, Pearl’s journey to success began after completing her matriculation in 2005.
She then pursued a diploma in media studies and journalism at Rosebank College. In 2007, she made her debut as a presenter on E-TV’s youth program, Craz-e, which marked the start of her rise to stardom.
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At the age of 21, Pearl ventured into radio as a DJ on Gauteng’s youth radio station, YFM. Her talent and charisma quickly gained her a devoted following.
Three years later, she became the host of “The Jumpstart,” the weekend breakfast show, before joining Metro FM as the co-host of their lunch show alongside Thomas Msengana.
While her success in radio continued to soar, Pearl also made her mark as an actress, landing a role in the popular TV series, “Scandal!”.
This led to new opportunities, and she went on to present and produce the hit music show, Zaziwa. Additionally, Pearl became a regular on Expresso, SABC3’s morning show.
Reflecting on her journey, Pearl took to social media, writing, “18 years in the game.”
Her career has been an extraordinary odyssey, filled with achievements and growth.
From being an extra to becoming a talk show host and multi-talented media personality, Pearl Modiadie’s success story is an inspiration to many aspiring individuals in the industry.
