Lamiez Holworthy
{{Short description|South African DJ, television personality and radio presenter}}
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{{Infobox person
| name = Lamiez Holworthy
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| birth_name = Lamiez Mischa Miriam Holworthy
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|df=yes|1992|06|12}}
| birth_place = Eersterust, South Africa
| education = Laudium Secondary School
Boston Media House
| occupation = {{flatlist|
- DJ
- Television presenter
- Radio personality
- Businesswoman
- Philanthropist
- Record producer
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| spouse = {{marriage|Khuli Chana|2019}}{{Cite web|last=|title='Marry your type guys' — Khuli Chana and Lamiez's dancing leave tweeps in their feels!|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/amp/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2021-06-26-watch--marry-your-type-guys--khuli-chana-and-lamiezs-dancing-leave-tweeps-in-their-feels/|access-date=2022-02-13|website=TimesLIVE|language=en-ZA}}{{Cite web|date=2021-07-28|title=Lamiez Holworthy confirms her and Khuli Chana's nuptials|url=https://justnje.com/lamiez-holworthy-confirms-her-and-khuli-chanas-nuptials/|access-date=2022-02-13|website=JustNje|language=en-US}}
| years_active = 2010–present
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| module = {{infobox musical artist
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| origin = Gauteng, South Africa
| genre = Hip hop, House, Amapiano
| instruments = {{hlist|Turntable|DAW|Sampler}}
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| associated_acts = {{flatlist|
- The Lowkeys
- Drip Gogo
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Lamiez Mischa Miriam Holworthy-Morule (née Holworthy; born 12 June 1992),{{cite web|url= https://www.news24.com/drum/Celebs/News/lamiez-gets-29-gifts-for-her-29th-birthday-20210614 |title= Lamiez gets 29 gifts for her 29th birthday |work= news24.com |accessdate=10 January 2022}} is a South African DJ, television personality, radio presenter, record producer, businesswoman and philanthropist. She is best known for hosting the SABC 1 music show, Live AMP.
Early life and education
Lamiez Holworthy was born on 12 June 1992 in Eersterust, and grew up in Laudium. She attended Andrew Anthony Primary, then, Sunnyside Primary and later on, Kwaggasrand Primary.{{cite web|url= https://www.thesouthafrican.com/lifestyle/celeb-news/local-celebs/in-pictures-dj-lamiez-holworthys-age-revealed-sa-stunned/ |work= thesouthafrican.com |accessdate=19 November 2024 |title= IN PICTURES: DJ Lamiez Holworthy's age revealed, SA stunned |date= 14 June 2024 }} She also attended Pro Arte Alphen Park from grade 8 to 9. In 2009, she matriculated from Laudium secondary, and then went on to study media at the Boston media house in 2012.{{cite web|url= https://www.news24.com/amp/truelove/archive/people-think-im-an-overnight-success-lamiez-holworthy-20190426 |title= "People think I'm an overnight success," - Lamiez Holworthy |work= news24.com |accessdate=10 January 2022}}
Career
Lamiez started her career as an underground disc jockey while learning and mastering the art of mixing in 2010. She started her career in high school by guest presenting on a show called KMTV on Soweto TV and later emerged as the host for the South African lifestyle show Living The Dream which aired on Tshwane TV.{{cite web|url= https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/5-things-you-may-not-have-known-about-dj-lamiez-holworthy/ |title= 5 Things You May Not Have Known About DJ Lamiez Holworthy |work= zkhiphani.co.za |date= 24 June 2020 |accessdate=10 January 2022}} She has revealed that she almost left the entertainment industry after an accident during her audition where her car was vandalized and her deejay equipment was stolen. After seven years, she landed her biggest role on SABC 1’s Live Amp.{{cite web|url= https://www.timeslive.co.za/amp/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2021-11-16-lamiez-holworthy-on-how-liveamp-changed-her--how-she-changed-others/ |title= Lamiez Holworthy on how LiveAMP changed her & how she changed others |work= timeslive.co.za |accessdate=10 January 2022}}
She's known as the official full-time DJ for Sun City Resort and the official Miss South Africa DJ for the past two years. In April 2021, she became the co-host of the Metro FM dance show, Penthouse Session alongside South African DJ and presenter Lulo Cafe.{{cite web|url= https://www.news24.com/amp/drum/celebs/news/dj-lamiez-joins-metro-fm-20210406 |title= DJ Lamiez joins Metro FM |work= news24.com |accessdate=10 January 2022}} In July 2021, she was the presenter of the 27th South African Music Awards.{{cite web|url= https://m.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/480/218399.html |title= Sama27 announces performers and presenters |work= bizcommunity.com |accessdate=10 January 2022}}
=Music=
In August 2021, she released her debut single, "Sthokoze", which features the Lowkeys and Drip Gogo.{{cite web|url= https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/newmusicfridays-lamiez-holworthy-releases-her-official-debut-single-sthokoze/ |title= Lamiez Holworthy Releases Her Official Debut Single, "Sthokoze" |work= zkhiphani.co.za |date= 6 August 2021 |accessdate=10 January 2022}} Later that year she was nominated for Best Amapiano Female DJ Act at the South African Amapiano Awards.{{cite web|url= https://trace.tv/people/sa-amapiano-music-awards-2021-congratulations-winners/amp/ |title= SA AMAPIANO MUSIC AWARDS 2021: CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS |work= trace.tv |accessdate=10 January 2022}}
=Philanthropy=
She started her own philanthropic foundation, the Lamiez Holworthy Foundation. The foundation provides aid for orphanages and safe houses for abused, abandoned HIV infected and affected children. The foundation also focusses on funding students from disadvantaged backgrounds with study materials, financial aid and sponsors.{{cite web|url= https://www.iol.co.za/amp/entertainment/celebrity-news/local/dj-lamiez-holworthy-foundation-builds-new-orphanage-in-tshwane-a6f90517-e8a7-42b4-b652-a8e5d2749502 |title= DJ Lamiez Holworthy Foundation builds new orphanage in Tshwane |work= iol.co.za |accessdate=10 January 2022}}
In October 2021, she was honoured at the South African Heroines Awards for her philanthropic work.{{cite web|url= https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/amp/lifestyle/entertainment/2021-10-18-lamiez-holworthy-gets-honoured-thank-you-for-reminding-me-why-i-do-what-i-do/ |title= Lamiez Holworthy gets honoured: 'Thank you for reminding me why I do what I do' |work= dispatchlive.co.za |accessdate=10 January 2022}}
Personal life
She is married to South Africa rapper Khuli Chana and is a step mother to Khuli's daughter who he had before their marriage.{{cite web|url= https://www.news24.com/amp/drum/celebs/news/khuli-chana-and-lamiez-holworthy-on-the-year-that-was-and-their-plans-for-the-holiday-season-20211202 |title= Khuli Chana and Lamiez Holworthy on the year that was and their plans for the holiday season |work= news24.com |accessdate=10 January 2022}}
Awards and nominations
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| Year
!Award ceremony !Prize !Result |
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| 2021
| SA Amapiano Music Awards | Best Amapiano Female DJ Act |
| 2022
|DJ of the Year |{{won}}{{cite web|title=Basadi in Music Awards 2022: All the winners |first=Ano |last=Shumba|date= October 15, 2022| publisher=Music in Africa |url=https://www.musicinafrica.net/magazine/basadi-music-awards-2022-all-winners| access-date =2022-10-18}}{{cite web |title=It took 12 years, says Lamiez after winning big at Basadi Awards|url=https://sundayworld.co.za/celebrity-news/it-took-12-years-says-lamiez-after-winning-big-at-basadi-awards/|work=Sunday World|date=2022-10-17|access-date=2022-10-19}} |
References
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Category:South African radio presenters
Category:South African women radio presenters
Category:South African record producers
Category:South African philanthropists
Category:South African women philanthropists