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Sindi Dlathu (born 4 January 1974) is a South African singer and prolific actress.
In 1997, she came into the limelight when she played the lead role of Thandaza in the film Muvhango.
She also starred in the award-winning South African film Sarafina.
She is also admired and known for her lead role in the film series The River. She played a fearless, independent woman who would do almost anything or anything to protect her wealth and lavish lifestyle.
Apart from film roles, the beautiful and iconic Cindy Delatu has also worked with renowned South African music artists.
South African Actress
Cindy De La Tour |
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 Sindi Dlathu: History, Profile, Photos |
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| Name: | Sindiswa De La Tou |
| stage name: | Cindy De La Tour |
| Date of Birth: | January 4, 1974 (50 years old) |
| place of birth: | Meadowlands, Soweto, South Africa |
| Country of Citizenship: | South Africa |
| parents: | not applicable |
| Children: | Tina De La Sue |
| high: | not applicable |
| Siblings • Twin sisters: | Zanele Sangweni |
| Boyfriend • Husband: | Okirante Nkosi |
| Profession: | Actress • Television personality |
| net worth: | USD 1 million – USD 5 million |
early life
Sindiswa Dlathu was born on January 4, 1974 and grew up outside Meadowland, Gauteng, South Africa.
Sindi Dlathu, 50, grew up in South Africa with her twin sister, Zanele Sangweni.
She began her acting and music career at a very young age. She made her acting debut at the age of 11 in a school play.
She won an award for her imitation and singing of Aretha Franklin’s song “Let It Be”, and later became very popular among her peers.
After Sindi Dlathu won her first award for her parody of Aretha Franklin’s song, she went on to participate in a public singing competition called “Shell Road Fame” where she reportedly made it to the finals.
After the competition, Cindy De La Tou started to attract attention from important figures in the entertainment industry with her angelic voice.
educate
Sindi Dlathu is undoubtedly a very beautiful and intelligent lady. From her amazing talent, one can clearly tell that she is the smart type. But she likes to keep all important information about herself hidden from the public. The reason is best known only to her as not much is known about her educational background.
However, a senior source close to Cindy Delato revealed that she went back to school after returning home from living with Mbongeni Ngema, a South African writer, lyricist, composer, director and theatre producer who she met soon after Cindy Delato performed at Shell Road Fame.
Sources also revealed that Sindi Dlathu completed her secondary school education in 1997 and returned to stage performance.
In an interview with a South African journalist, she once revealed why she chooses to keep her personal life away from the internet.
She said that, in her words, she likes to keep her family away from the internet because it is hijacked and influenced by toxicity and negativity.
Personal life
Sindi Dlathu is happily married to Okielant Nkosi; her husband is also South African. Sindi Dlathu is a very secretive lady who has decided to keep her family and love life off social media. Hence, not much is known about her family and children.
However, her elder sister Zanele Sangweni works as a nurse in an undisclosed South African hospital. Her sister is also happily married to South African business tycoon Matome Meela.
Sindi Dlathu has two daughters, one of whom is named Tina Dlathu. The other’s name is not public, but she uses the Instagram account @daughters_of_sindi to post information about them.
Profession
Sindi Dlathu has been a star since she was a child. The famous actress has worked with Whoopi Goldberg, an internationally renowned actress, who played the headmistress in Sarafina. Sindi Dlathu has also worked as an assistant choreographer for Michael Peters.
Speaking of her roles in movies, she has starred in many blockbusters, causing quite a stir and impact. Although she has caused quite a stir in the film industry, her singing career is not as brilliant as her film career.
To be honest, she is a good singer but you can’t have two birds with one stone, so her film career is more influential than her music career.
Filmography
- river.
- Escape from Angola.
- Mufhango.
- Nganpela.
- Married.
- Sarafina.
- city of souls.
- Queen.
Awards
Sindi Dlathu has received several awards even after her death in 2018. Some of the awards she received include:
- Dstv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards.
- SAFTA Award.
- She also worked on the award-winning FNB Vita game.
Controversy (death rumors)
Cindy De La Tou was reportedly passed away in 2018 after a short illness ultimately claimed her life. Despite rumors that she had passed away, she is still alive and well. The actress was loved by fans in South Africa and around the world.
net worth
Sindi Dlathu is loved for any role she plays in her works and her net worth has been estimated to be $1 million to $5 million.
