Biography
Moitheri Pheto (born May 11, 1981), known professionally as Terry Pheto, is a woman with a great personality. She has many arms that resemble the tentacles of an octopus.
She is a businesswoman, actress and producer. Her fame skyrocketed after her remarkable role as Miriam in the award-winning South African blockbuster Tsotsi.
Let’s explore the life of this extraordinary character.
South African actress
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| Full name: | Moitheri Pheto |
| Stage name: | Terry Pheto |
| Born: | May 11, 1981 (age 43) |
| Place of birth: | Evanton, South Africa |
| Nationality: | South Africa |
| Height: | Do not have |
| Parents: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | Do not have |
| Husband • Spouse: | Peter Masande |
| Boyfriend • Partner: | DJ Sbu (former) |
| The children: | 1 |
| Job: | Actress • Businesswoman |
| Net worth: | $100,000 – $250,000 |
Early life
Terry Pheto was born on May 11, 1981 in Evanton, South Africa. She always enjoyed attending stage plays during her teenage days.
She would go to places where there were stage plays just to watch people perform. Out of curiosity, she had the opportunity to participate in a local play organized by an unknown group.
Terry Pheto did very well in her early years; after her performance, she became the talk of the town for her rich acting. She began to appear regularly in stage plays.
TheCityCeleb still does not have any valid details about Terry Pheto’s parents and siblings.
Education
There aren’t many valid details surrounding Terry Pheto’s education, but the actress received her basic education in her hometown of Evanton. The names of the schools she attended remain vague and uncertain.
Personal life
Terry Pheto was romantically involved with a man only identified as DJ Sbu in 2009. Their relationship lasted for a year before things turned sour between the two lovers.
Terry Pheto finally met her match and they got married in 2019. She married a businessman simply identified as Masande Peter. They had a secret wedding but the wedding photos and images were later leaked.
Terry Pheto is happily married to Masande Peter, and the couple welcomed their first child the year after their marriage. Although Terry Pheto tried to keep her pregnancy a secret from the media, nothing is hidden under the sun.
Career
Terry Pheto made her official debut in film at the age of 21 when she was discovered by a film agent who saw her act while she was showing her raw talent on a local film set. The agent brought her in to monitor her talent.
In 2005, she debuted in the award-winning South African film Tsotsi, which unleashed her full potential and abilities. The following year (2006), she made another captivating debut in another blockbuster titled Catch a Fire.
Terry Pheto also made a notable appearance in another film titled How to Steal 2 Million, which aired in 2012. The actress also appeared alongside international artists like Idris Elba in this bold and beautiful film.
In addition to his acting career, Terry Pheto has appeared in many leading magazines in South Africa and across Africa.
Prize
- African Movie Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress.
- Gold Award for Best Supporting Actress.
Net worth
There’s no denying that the actress is doing quite well for herself. However, TheCityCeleb was able to determine Terry Pheto’s net worth to be between $100,000-$250,000.
Social media
- Instagram name: @terrypheto
List of movies played
- Tsotsi
- Madiba TV series
- Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom
- How to steal 2 million
- Boldness and beauty
- One United Kingdom
- Catch Fire
- Malawi
- Cuckold
- Goodbye Bafana
- Toilet
- The Devil’s Objection
- Close-up
- Jacobs Cross
- Hopeville
