Refilwe Madumo's bio, age, husband, movies and TV shows
Mia Smith Refilwe Madumo is a South African actress and content producer. She is best known for her role as Palesa Mooki-Letswalo, an HIV-positive character on eTV's Scandal! She also stars in Generations: The Legacy as Fikile Maponya, a wealthy and divorced single mother of two who earned her fortune from her divorce settlement.
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Refilwe is a talented actress and one of the best in the South African entertainment industry. She often embodies her roles and is known for giving off energetic vibes. Who is she when the cameras are not rolling?
Refilwe Madumo's profiles summary and bio
| Full name | Refilwe Madumo |
| Date of birth | 11th February 1989 |
| Age | 33 years as of January 2023 |
| Birth sign | Aquarius |
| Place of birth | Pretoria, South Africa |
| Current residence | South African |
| Nationality | South African |
| Languages | English, Tswana, South Sotho, North Sotho, Zulu |
| Height | 1.59 m |
| Hair colour | Black |
| Eyes colour | Brown |
| Gender | Female |
| Sexual orientation | Straight |
| Marital status | Married |
| Husband | Not known |
| Children | Two sons |
| Education | Tshwane University of Technology (BA in Technologies and Dramatic Arts) |
| Profession | Actress, content producer |
| Social media | InstagramTwitterFacebookTikTok |
Refilwe Madumo's age
Refilwe Madumo's date of birth is 11th February 1989, and she is 33 years old as of January 2023. The actress was born and raised in Pretoria, South Africa.
Is Refilwe Madumo married?
The Scandal actress is married, but details about Refilwe Madumo's husband are not known. She is a mother to two boys. Her firstborn, Makhosini Loapi Kunene, was born in 2011. Her second son was born two years later.
Refilwe Madumo's career
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The actress has been in several South African TV shows since the mid-2000s. Her most notable role is Palesa Mooki-Letswalo, an HIV-positive young lady on eTV's Scandal, and she also plays the role of Fikile in Generations: The Legacy. She starred in seasons one and two of SABC1's Society as Zanele.
Refilwe portrayed Amanda Mavuso's character in seasons one and two of Side Dish, a Sunday night drama series on SABC1 about three ladies who accidentally murder a Ben 10. Side Dish can also be streamed on Netflix. She has been in the movies House of Love as Ruth and Dusty Roads as Lerato
Madumo is also a skilled stage performer, and her theatre credits include:
- Through the Chord: An Exploration Ruined
- And the Girls in Their Sunday Dresses
- Mollo, The Woman in Me - Original Musical Recital
- I Stand Before You Naked
- Beauty en Die Bees
- Het Waterhuis - Free Birds
- Ballets: Copellia - The Nutcracker
Refilwe Madumo's TV shows
| Project | Season/year | Role |
| SABC1's Generations: The Legacy | 2018 to present | Fikile |
| SABC2's Huis van Liefde | Season 1 (2008) | Ruth |
| M-Net's Inconceivable | Season 1 (2020) | Busi Nkosi |
| SABC1's Izoso Connexion | Season 1 (2006) | Tsidi |
| SABC2's Mamello | Seasons 1, 2, and 3 | Dorah Mashego |
| SABC2's Mazinyo dot Q | Season 1 | Thembi |
| Mzansi Magic's Omen | Season 1 (2020) | Lizi |
| SABC3's One Way | Season 1 (2007) | Sylvie |
| ETV's Rhythm City | Season 1 | Lufuno |
| Mzansi Magic's Ring of Lies | Season 2 | Palesa (as RefilweMadumo) |
| eTV's Scandal! | Season 1 | Palesa |
| SABC1's Side Dish | Seasons 1 and 2 2018 to present | Amanda |
| SABC1's Society | Seasons 1 and 2 | Zanele |
Refilwe Madumo's net worth
The actress's salary is estimated to be between R2 million and R6 million in 2023. Her salary on Generations: The Legacy is about R88,000.
Refilwe Madumo's Instagram
The Scandal actress is active on Instagram, and her account @therefilwe has more than 62.6 thousand followers as of January 2023. She has over 44 thousand Facebook followers, more than 49.8 thousand followers on TikTok, and over 16.9 thousand Twitter followers.
Refilwe Madumo's pictures
The Generations: The Legacy actress often posts photos and videos on her social media pages. Here are some of her best snaps and quick facts about her.
Proud mother of two
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Refilwe has two boys, and she enjoys every bit of motherhood. She is often seen spending time with the kids.
Talented actress
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Refilwe has over ten telenovela acting credits. The actress wowed audiences with her spectacular portrayal of Fikile, a wealthy and divorced single mother on Generations: The Legacy.
Loves travelling
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The actress loves adventures and has been to several destinations across the globe. Some of the places she has been to include London and Ghana.
Beauty and brains
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Fikile from Generations, real name Refilwe Madumo, is well educated. She is an alumnus of the Tshwane University of Technology, where she earned her BA degree in Technologies and Dramatic Arts.
Survivor of sexual harassment
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The actress has always been vocal about sexual assault and encourages women to speak up when they experience such issues. She previously opened up about being harassed by an armed robber. Refilwe Madumo's parents and her two young boys were present, but the authorities arrived on time before he could assault her.
Refilwe Madumo's energetic on-screen performances have made her a household name across the country. She is one of the most talented actresses in South Africa, with a bright future in the industry.
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