The pride of South Africa, the owner of a radiant smile and charm, who managed to exalt and shine a nation - a magnificent actress, model Terri Pheto.
Terry Pheto, née () is a South African actress and television presenter. A good-natured person, an esthete of fine art, who did not fall into the net of star fame. She was always kind to and treats the proposed roles.
Biography
The future screen star was born on May 11, 1981 in the small town of Evaton, located north of Seboken (Gauteng province, South Africa). After the birth of her daughter, the parents moved to Soweto, where the girl received her primary education. She studied well at school, was fond of theater, sports, took part in school performances. After graduating from school, she was going to enter a theater studio, to learn acting. At one of the performances, she was noticed and singled out by the famous agent Moonyeenn Lee, who was looking for new faces for the filming of the film. This was the first contribution to the future of the young African woman.
Career
The first steps towards creativity were made on selection samples of young performers. The girl was immediately singled out by directors and screenwriters for a vivid image, an open look and a charming smile. She was selected from a large number of applicants, she had to work with an eminent cast.
The popularity of the girl was brought by the film "Tsotsi" (Tsotsi), in which she played the widow Miriam with her young son. The film, which was released at a small box office in early 2005, garnered a large number of stars in critics' polls and was released on a larger scale. It brought in a good box office and was twice awarded the highest awards in the world of the film industry - "Golden Globe" and "AMPAS" (Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences) for Best Foreign Language Film.
2006 - shooting in the biographical film of Philip Noyce "Catch a Fire" about the fate of African activists who fought against apartheid. It was easy for the actress to work in the film, she was familiar with the situation in the South African slums. In the same year she takes part in the Oscar award ceremony. Terry accompanies the director of the film on the red carpet. The girl's grace and beauty captivated the audience, attracted the attention of the scriptwriters. She was offered leading roles in films and TV shows.
2007 - Terry participates in the drama film Goodbye Bafana directed by Bill August. She played the daughter of South African politician Nelson Mandela. According to the young actress, she felt comfortable and confident in this role. She always believed that the African is mysterious and interesting to the viewer, will always cause a desire to watch the tape, curiosity in the plot.
Since 2008, the actress has been actively acting in various productions, soap operas, documentaries and feature films. She likes to play diverse roles, to learn new things for herself. She took part in international films jointly with Great Britain and America. In addition, Terry took part in theatrical performances. The performance of the screenwriter Tulani Didi "The Devil's Protest" especially liked the young actress, she always remembers him with a smile. She was also sometimes a guest member of the reality show jury, a radio announcer.
The brightest film that made Terry leave the comfort zone and try himself in a new role, caused a storm of emotions, praise from critics and brought an excellent box office, - "How to Steal Two Million" (2011). Charlie Wundle's action movie brought together the entire star cast in one picture and fully justified the budget spent on shooting. The following year, the film won a brilliant victory at the Oscar, received prizes in various nominations.
In 2012, she can often be seen at beauty contests, fashion shows, exhibitions. Terry often attends charity events, is happy to support young performers. She receives new proposals, but she carefully chooses scenarios, studies the role. The girl is sensitive to what she plays, does not allow herself sedition. But he is not afraid of complex, vulnerable characters, exciting plots.
The filmography of the actress for 14 years of fruitful work includes 12 full-length films, a series in which she plays an experienced cardiac surgeon. For the reliability of the role, the girl often had to be in the hospital, attend operations, learn the terms. She coped with the tasks, played a great doctor (Malaika Malonia).
In addition, she dabbled in the role of a model and became the face of the cosmetics company "L'Oréal". She was often published on the covers of the most popular and famous magazines - Elle, Bona, Cosmopolitan, Marie Claire, Heat and other publications.
Personal life
Terry does not advertise his personal life, little is known about her husband or children. In the acting environment, they say that she is happily married. She is actively working, continues to act in films, hosts entertainment programs on television, and holds competitions.
In the collection of the actress, although there is not a large number of films, they are played with a soul, complete reincarnation and dedication. Many received a well-deserved award, loved by the audience and critics. In 2012, Terry Pheto was awarded the National Award for Best Supporting Actress in How to Steal 2 Million.
How does the actress live now? She is full of new plans, ideas, preparing for the shooting of a new film. The name and who she will play is kept secret, creating intrigue.
