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Lerato Mvelase Biography: Age, Education, Career, Husband, Net Worth

Published on October 29, 2021

Lerato Mvelase Biography: Age, Education, Career, Husband, Net Worth

Lerato Mvelase is a South African actress and television presenter. She gained popularity for starring as Princess in the SABC1 drama series, Katlego.

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Quick Facts

Name: Lerato Mvelase
Baby Daddy: Siyabonga Radebe
Date of birth: 7 September 1982 (age 39 years old)
Place of Birth: Diepkloof, Soweto, South Africa
Daughters: Makayla Mvelase, Nkanyezi Samukelisiwe Mvelase
Nationality: South African
Husband: Siyabonga Radebe (div.)
Occupation: Actress, Tv Personality
Net Worth: $300,000-$500,000

Educational background

Lerato Mvelase graduated from the University of Witwatersrand with a Bachelor’s degree in Arts in 2002.

Career

Lerato Mvelase was involved in theatre plays during her schola years. She participated for a few years before deciding to make it her profession. She also performed in a number of theatre shows while at the university.

Lerato got a position as a presenter at CCMI the same year she graduated from university. In 2003 she landed her first acting role on the E.tv soap series Backstage in a cameo appearance.

In 2004 she was cast as Mbali in the first season of the SABC1 drama series Mzansi. The following year in 2005, she received a lead role in Home Affairs. Ever since her debut in the acting industry, Lerato has appeared in numerous theatre and television productions.