Candice Modiselle

{{Infobox person

| name = Candice Modiselle

| birth_name = Tumelo Candice Modiselle

| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|05|17|df=y}}

| birth_place = Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa

| occupation = {{hlist|Actress|tv presenter|radio presenter}}

| years_active = 2018{{ndash}}present

| notable_works = Generations

| spouse = {{married|Sechaba Sello|May 2025}}

| relatives = {{ubl|Bontle Modiselle (sister)|Refilwe Modiselle (sister)}}

}}

Tumelo Candice Sello (née Modiselle, born May 17, 1994), is a South African actress, tv presenter and radio presenter.{{Cite web |last=Manuel |first=Compiled by Marilynn |title=Magadi magic: Candice Modiselle celebrates love and tradition at pre-wedding luncheon |url=https://www.news24.com/life/relationships/weddings/magadi-magic-candice-modiselle-celebrates-love-and-tradition-at-pre-wedding-luncheon-20250417 |access-date=2025-06-19 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Manuel |first=Compiled by Marilynn |title=Slaying in their own lanes: Bontle Modiselle and her sisters know how to keep sibling rivalry at bay |url=https://www.news24.com/life/relationships/parenting/slaying-in-their-own-lanes-bontle-modiselle-and-her-sisters-know-how-to-keep-sibling-rivalry-at-bay-20240824 |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=News24 |language=en-US}} She is best known for her portrayal of Lerato Matema on SABC 1 sopie opera Generations.{{Cite web |date=2019-08-14 |title=Consulting: 18 things nobody tells you about solo practice |url=https://doi.org/10.1287/lytx.2014.01.02 |access-date=2025-06-19 |website=Jan/Feb 2014}} She was previously known as a presenter on the kids show YOTV Live.{{Cite web |last=@yomzansi |date=2016-06-08 |title=YoTV adds 5 New Presenters |url=https://www.yomzansi.com/2016/06/08/yotv-add-5-new-presenters/ |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=YOMZANSI. Documenting THE CULTURE |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Tleane |first=Lebo |date=2018-05-31 |title=Candice Modiselle Bids Farewell To YoTV |url=https://youthvillage.co.za/2018/05/candice-modiselle-bids-farewell-to-yotv/ |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=Youth Village |language=en-US}}

Early life

Modiselle was born on 1994, in Johannesburg , Gauteng, South Africa to family a Christian family. She is the second born in an all-girls family.{{Cite web |last=Morkel |first=Graye |date=2020-11-03 |title=Modiselle sisters share beautiful family photos |url=https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/celebrities/modiselle-sisters-share-beautiful-family-photos-20201103 |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=News24 |language=en-US}} During an interview with Love Magazine in 2019, she described her upbringing as on the best she wouldn't not trade for anything in the world. Modiselle has two older sisters whho are also in the entertainment industry, namely Bontle Modiselle and Refilwe Modiselle.{{Cite web |last=Magadla |first=Mahlohonolo |title=Here are 4 things you might not have known about Candice Modiselle |url=https://www.news24.com/truelove/boss-up/careers/here-are-4-things-you-might-not-have-known-about-candice-modiselle-20210215 |access-date=2025-06-19 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=Manuel |first=Compiled by Marilynn |title=Slaying in their own lanes: Bontle Modiselle and her sisters know how to keep sibling rivalry at bay |url=https://www.news24.com/life/relationships/parenting/slaying-in-their-own-lanes-bontle-modiselle-and-her-sisters-know-how-to-keep-sibling-rivalry-at-bay-20240824 |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}

Career

Her acting career kicked off when she landing a small role in Mzansi Magic limited television series Impilo:The Scam after landing her TV presenting gig on SABC 1 Youth Program YOTV which launched her into stardom.{{Cite web |last=Magadla |first=Mahlohonolo |title=Here are 4 things you might not have known about Candice Modiselle |url=https://www.news24.com/truelove/boss-up/careers/here-are-4-things-you-might-not-have-known-about-candice-modiselle-20210215 |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Candice Modiselle |url=https://hdsentertainment.co.za/candice-modiselle/ |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=HDS Entertainment |language=en-ZA}} She later had a recurring role on Generations: The Legacy as Lerato Matema.{{Cite web |last=Gaanakgomo |first=Constance |title='I hope people see Christ through me': Tumelo Modiselle on balancing her faith in the entertainment industry |url=https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/celebrities/i-hope-people-see-christ-through-me-tumelo-modiselle-on-balancing-her-faith-in-the-entertainment-industry-20241223 |access-date=2025-06-19 |website=News24 |language=en-US}} She also played the role of Mbali in The Queen.{{Cite web |last=Tleane |first=Lebo |date=2021-04-13 |title=Sneak Peek! Candice Modiselle Makes Her Debut On The Queen |url=https://youthvillage.co.za/2021/04/sneak-peek-candice-modiselle-makes-her-debut-on-the-queen/ |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=Youth Village |language=en-US}}

In 2021 Modiselle made her Netflix debut on the dance-drama series JIVA! alongside Ayanda Daweti and her real life sister Bontle Modiselle.{{Cite web |title=WATCH {{!}} Candice Modiselle and Noxolo Dlamini talk all things JIVA! |url=https://www.news24.com/truelove/exclusive/watch-candice-modiselle-and-noxolo-dlamini-talk-all-things-jiva-20210625 |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=News24 |language=en-US}} She hosted a reality show in 2023 Bridesmaids and made her appearance in Disney short movie Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire as Alani.{{Cite web |last=Matlala |first=Keamogetswe |title=Candice Modiselle on hosting Battle of the Bridesmaids |url=https://www.news24.com/drum/celebs/news/candice-modiselle-on-hosting-battle-of-the-bridesmaids-20241023 |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |title=Meet your host Candice Modiselle on Battle of the Bridesmaids |url=https://dstv-fe-mzansimagic-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/mzansimagic/en-za/news/meet-your-host-candice-modiselle-on-battle-of-the-bridesmaids |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=Meet your host Candice Modiselle on Battle of the Bridesmaids |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Tleane |first=Lebo |date=2023-10-17 |title=After Failing to Bag A Major Scholarship Years Back Candice Modiselle Is Now A Host and Mentor With the Same Organization |url=https://youthvillage.co.za/2023/10/after-failing-to-bag-a-major-scholarship-years-back-candice-modiselle-is-now-a-host-and-mentor-with-the-same-organization/ |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=Youth Village |language=en-US}} She also starred in a Netflix short film Love, Sex and 30 Candles as Linda.{{Cite web |last=Thangevelo |first=Debashine |date=2006-01-31 |title=Bahumi Madisakwane and Candice Modiselle cast in ‘Homewrecker’ film-makers’ new film, ‘Love, Sex & 30’ |url=https://iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/entertainment/2023-08-04-bahumi-madisakwane-and-candice-modiselle-cast-in-homewrecker-film-makers-new-film-love-sex--30/ |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=IOL |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Maako |first=Compiled by Keitumetse |title=WATCH {{!}} New local Netflix film takes viewers on a heartfelt journey of friendship, and self-discovery |url=https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/film/watch-new-local-netflix-film-takes-viewers-on-a-heartfelt-journey-of-friendship-and-self-discovery-20230806-3 |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=News24 |language=en-US}} In 2024, she played two roles of Young Niala and Niala in Panda Bear in Africa.{{Cite web |last=Mazibuko |first=Thobile |date=2025-06-25 |title=Candice Modiselle lands voice-over role animated movie, ‘Panda Bear in Africa’ |url=https://iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/entertainment/2024-06-21-candice-modiselle-lands-voice-over-role-animated-movie-panda-bear-in-africa/ |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=IOL |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Khulu |first=Ntombi |title=Candice Modiselle and 6 more stars who've booked international roles |url=https://www.news24.com/truelove/celebrity/candice-modiselle-and-6-more-stars-whove-booked-international-roles-20240625 |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}

Personal life

Modiselle is officially married to Sechaba Sello.{{Cite web |last=Mdaka |first=Zintle |date=2025-03-24 |title=Candice Modiselle officially married |url=https://www.bona.co.za/entertainment/candice-modiselle-officially-married/ |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=Bona Magazine |language=en-US}} The couple tied the knot in a private traditional wedding surrounded by family and close freinds.{{Cite web |last=Kwazi |first=Thami |date=2025-03-24 |title=Candice Modiselle ties the knot in a stunning traditional wedding |url=https://www.citizen.co.za/entertainment/celebrity-news/and-the-two-shall-become-one-candice-modiselle-tied-the-knot/ |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=The Citizen |language=en}}{{Cite web |last=Manuel |first=Marilynn |title=From Jojo Robinson to Candice Modiselle, here's a roundup of Mzansi stars who said 'yes' |url=https://www.news24.com/life/relationships/weddings/from-jojo-robinson-to-candice-modiselle-heres-a-roundup-of-mzansi-stars-who-said-yes-20250331 |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}{{Cite web |last=David |date=2025-03-21 |title='Cows delivered': Inside Candice Modiselle's traditional wedding (pictures) |url=https://iharare.com/inside-candice-modiselles-traditional-wedding-pictures/ |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=iHarare News |language=en-GB}}