Bontle Modiselle
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{{short description|South African actress and TV personality}}
{{Infobox person
| name = Bontle Modiselle
| image = Bontle Modiselle 2019 MTV Shuga Down South.png
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| caption = Bontle Modiselle in 2019 presenting the MTV Shuga Down South preview
| birth_name = Bontle Modiselle
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1990|10|7}}
| birth_place = Soweto, Johannesburg
| nationality = South African
| education = University of Johannesburg
| occupation = {{flatlist|
- Actress
- Television presenter
- Radio personality
- Dancer
- Choreographer
- Singer
- Model
}}
| years_active = 2008 - present
| spouse = {{marriage|Priddy Ugly|September 2019}}
| relatives = {{unbulletedlist|Refilwe Modiselle {{small|(older sister)}}|Candice Modiselle {{small|(younger sister)}}}}
}}
Bontle Modiselle-Moloi (born 7 October 1990) is a South African actress, television presenter, radio personality, dancer, choreographer, singer and model. In 2015, she starred in the dance film Hear Me Move, which resulted in her receiving an Africa Movie Academy Award nomination for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.{{cite web|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2016-05-16-sa-films-leads-the-way-at-amaa-nominations/|title=SA films leads the way at AMAA nominations|website=TimesLIVE}}
Life and career
=Early life=
Bontle Jade-Lee Modiselle was born to Percy and Grace Modiselle,on 7 October 1990, in Soweto, Johannesburg, and was mainly raised in the north-eastern region of Johannesburg.{{cite web|url=https://www.sandtonmagazine.com/people-of-jozi-meet-bontle-modiselle/|title=People of Jozi – Meet Bontle Modiselle|website=Sandton Magazine}} She is of Bantu-speaking ethnic group Tswana. Modiselle has two sisters: model Refilwe Modiselle and television personality Candice Modiselle, both of whom are also in the entertainment industry.{{cite web|url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sundayworld/shwashwi/2018-03-14-why-the-modiselle-sisters-still-live-with-their-parents/|title=Why the Modiselle sisters still live with their mom|website=SowetanLIVE}}{{cite web|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2019-03-09-bontle-modiselle-sends-a-sweet-shoutout-to-her-sisters/|title=Bontle Modiselle sends a sweet shoutout to her sisters|website=TimesLIVE}} Modiselle's father who was a model, died by committing suicide.{{cite web|url=https://briefly.co.za/17941-bontle-modiselle-opens-a-successful-career-entertainment.html|title=Bontle Modiselle opens up about having a successful career in entertainment|website=Briefly}} Modiselle blamed herself for his death as she dreamt of the action before it occurred.{{cite web|url=https://okmzansi.co.za/blamed-dads-death-bontle-opens/|title="I Blamed Myself For My Dad's Death," Bontle Opens Up|website=OkMzansi}} She told both her parents after experiencing the nightmare, but it turned out to be true which heavily affected her.{{cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/bontle-modiselle-i-always-blamed-myself-for-my-dads-death-10801501|title=Bontle Modiselle: I always blamed myself for my dad's death|website=IOL}} Modiselle attended the University of Johannesburg where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Corporate Communications.{{cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/the-star/wcw-bontle-modiselle-shines-bright-like-a-diamond-13810131|title=#WCW: Bontle Modiselle shines bright like a diamond|website=IOL}}
=Dance, film and television=
In 2007, Modiselle began her dancing career by attending dancing activities, including dance classes led by choreographers.{{cite web|url=https://www.bona.co.za/bontle-modiselle-dancing-way-top/|title=Bontle Modiselle – Dancing her way to the top|website=Bona Magazine|access-date=6 July 2019|archive-date=6 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706150258/https://www.bona.co.za/bontle-modiselle-dancing-way-top/|url-status=dead}} She made her debut appearance in the entertainment industry as a music video model and an occasional dancer. Modiselle appeared on numerous videos from notable artists including DJ Tira, Rouge and Major League DJz. The dancing scene introduced her to the acting industry, as she made her film debut on the dance-drama film Hear Me Move (2014), playing "Khanyi".{{cite web|url=http://www.702.co.za/articles/1921/south-africa-s-first-dance-making-waves|title=South Africa's first dance film making waves|website=702}}{{cite web|url=https://zalebs.com/interviews/bontle-modiselle-hear-me-move|title=Bontle Modiselle- Hear Me Move!|website=ZAlebs|access-date=6 July 2019|archive-date=6 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706150244/https://zalebs.com/interviews/bontle-modiselle-hear-me-move|url-status=dead}} Modiselle then starred on the inaugural season at SABC 3 drama series Thula's Vine, where she played " Lindi".{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7192810/fullcredits|title=Thula's Vine (TV Series 2017) – Full Cast & Crew|website=IMDb}} She also starred on Mzansi Magic Lokshin Bioskop shot-film Lokshin FM, playing "Meme".{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/1531407763788774/photos/tune-into-mzansi-bioskop-channel-164-now-to-see-a-short-film-i-acted-in-lokshin-/1572479503014933/|title=Tune into Mzansi Bioskop channel 164 NOW... – Bontle Modiselle|website=Facebook}}
On 6 February 2016, Modiselle made her debut television appearance as the host of SABC 2 reality competition series franchise Showville, as a co-host alongside actor Rob van Vuuren.{{cite web|url=https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/bontle-modiselle-is-our-wcw/|title=Bontle Modiselle is our #WCW|website=Zkhipani.com}} In the following month, she presented an award at the 2016 South African Film and Television Awards along with her sisters.{{cite web|url=https://city-press.news24.com/Trending/saftas-honours-the-best-20160322|title=Saftas honours the best|website=City Press}} In June 2017, Modiselle was announced as the new presenter of e.tv music show Club 808, joining Lawrence Maleka in replacing Boity Thulo.{{cite web|url=https://www.news24.com/MoveMag/Archive/bontle-modiselle-is-the-new-club-808-presenter-20170728|title=Bontle Modiselle is the new Club 808 presenter|website=News24|access-date=6 July 2019|archive-date=6 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706150244/https://www.news24.com/MoveMag/Archive/bontle-modiselle-is-the-new-club-808-presenter-20170728|url-status=dead}} The show made its final episode on 30 March 2018.{{cite web|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2018-03-05-its-over-for-club-808/|title=It's over for Club 808|website=TimesLIVE}} Modiselle continued her hosting duties on the SABC 1 rap-battle competition series One Mic second season which premiered on 7 February 2019.{{cite web|url=https://www.politicalanalysis.co.za/jr-to-replace-pro-kid-as-judge-on-sabc-1s-one-mic/|title=JR to replace Pro Kid as judge on SABC 1's One Mic|website=Political Analysis}}
Prior to venturing into dancing, Modiselle took part as a choreographer for several events and shows. She was the main choreographer for the African franchise of the MTV musical competition series Lip Sync Battle which began in 2016.{{cite web|url=https://www.peoplemagazine.co.za/celebrity-news/choreographer-bontle-modiselle-on-lip-synch-battle-africa/|title=Choreographer Bontle Modiselle On Lip Sync Battle Africa|website=Peoples Magazine|access-date=6 July 2019|archive-date=6 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706150255/https://www.peoplemagazine.co.za/celebrity-news/choreographer-bontle-modiselle-on-lip-synch-battle-africa/|url-status=dead}} She was also one of the choreographers at the MTV Africa Music Awards 2016.{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2017/06/30/these-are-some-of-sas-young-chorogreophers-making-people-like-b_a_23010563/|title=These Are Some Of SA's Young Choreographers Making People Like Babes Wodumo Dance Like Stars|website=Huffington Post}} On 17–18 June 2019, Modiselle was the head choreographer for the Castle Lite Unlocks edition event headlined by Meek Mill.{{cite web|url=https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/the-sunday-independent/20190623/282054803562787|title=The Sunday Independent: 2019-06-23 – Castle Light Unlocks shut down Joburg|website=Press Reader}} As a dancer, she was featured in various events including sport events Basketball National League (under a group called Set If Off) and The MultiChoice Diski Challenge.{{cite web|url=https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/exclusive-interview-with-set-it-off/|title=EXCLUSIVE Interview with "Set It Off"|website=Zkhipani}}
In July 31, Modiselle co-hosted the 27th ceremony of the South African Music Awards alongside Lawrence Maleka.{{cite web|url=https://fakazanews.com/2021/07/17/bontle-modiselle-and-lawrence-maleka-to-host-sama-27/|title=Bontle Modiselle and Lawrence Maleka to host SAMA 27 {{!}} Fakaza News|last=Adejoy|work=Fakaza News |date=Jul 17, 2021}} In November 5, she landed the role of hosting Telkom Monate Vibes musical show which airs on SABC 1.{{cite web|title=Bontle Modiselle becomes host for Telkom Monate Vibes {{!}} Fakaza News |url=https://fakazanews.com/2021/11/05/bontle-modiselle-becomes-host-for-telkom-monate-vibes/| access-date=2021-11-05| publisher=Fakaza News| last=Bukola}}
=Endorsements=
In March 2018, it was announced that Modiselle was chosen as the new face of Revlon South Africa, alongside actress Michelle Mosalakae and television presenters: Luthando Shosha and Kim Jayde Robinson.{{cite web|url=https://www.dailysun.co.za/News/Entertainment/revlon-gets-new-faces-20180320|title=REVLON GETS NEW FACES|website=Daily Sun}} In their promotional commercial, she was featured as a dancing personality promoting the term "Dance Proof" concerning their ColourStay makeup.{{cite web|url=http://www.revlon.co.za/colorstay|title=All About Color – Live Boldly Beauty Collection|website=Revlon|access-date=6 July 2019|archive-date=8 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508093009/http://www.revlon.co.za/colorstay|url-status=dead}} Modiselle has also had an association with the company Always. In May 2023 she led dancing and a talk at Thutolore Secondary School in Meadowlands, Soweto where she encouraged girls to stay in school despite period poverty. 100 girls received six months supply of sanitary pads.{{Cite news |last=Sitole |first=Siyabonga |date=29 May 2023 |title=Bontle Modiselle helps girls end period poverty |url=https://www.iol.co.za/the-star/news/bontle-modiselle-helps-girls-end-period-poverty-a8864048-4291-452e-9396-53955817128f |work=IOL}}
Personal life
Modiselle is married to rapper Ricardo Moloi professionally known as Priddy Ugly, whom she met in 2009.{{cite web|url=https://www.peoplemagazine.co.za/celebrity-news/local-celebrities/couple-crush-bontle-modiselle-priddy-ugly/|title=Couple Crush: Bontle Modiselle and Priddy Ugly|website=People Magazine|access-date=3 September 2019|archive-date=23 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200923165123/https://www.peoplemagazine.co.za/celebrity-news/local-celebrities/couple-crush-bontle-modiselle-priddy-ugly/|url-status=dead}} On 19 August 2019, they made an announcement that they're expecting their first child through social media posts showing Modiselle's baby bump.{{cite web|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2019-08-16-bontle-modiselle-announces-pregnancy-ten-years-of-our-love-has-given-life-to-our-first-love/|title=Bontle Modiselle announces pregnancy: Ten years of our love has given life to our first love|website=TimesLIVE}}{{cite web|url=https://www.cosmopolitan.co.za/celebrities/watch-bontle-and-priddy-ugly-are-expecting/|title=Bontle and Priddy Ugly Announce They're Expecting With Music Video|website=COSMOPOLITAN South Africa}} They then got married on 28 September 2019, in a traditional African wedding.{{cite web|url=https://briefly.co.za/37907-priddy-ugly-bontle-tie-knot-surprise-traditional-wedding.html|title=Priddy Ugly and Bontle tie knot in surprise traditional wedding|website=Briefly SA}}
Bontle and her husband Priddy Ugly have a daughter, they named Afrika Bonita Lerato Moloi.{{cite news|title=Bontle and Priddy Ugly share first picture of baby Afrika – and she’s adorable! {{!}} Drum|url=https://www.news24.com/drum/celebs/news/bontle-and-priddy-ugly-share-first-picture-of-baby-afrika-and-shes-adorable-20200803|work=News24|location= South Africa |first=Karabo|last=Mavuso|date= August 3, 2020}}
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Category:South African film actresses
Category:University of Johannesburg alumni
Category:South African television personalities
Category:South African female dancers