Jailoshini Naidoo
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Jailoshini Naidoo | |
|---|---|
| Born | April 1967 (age 57)[1] |
| Notable work | Kandasamys film series |
Jaishini Naidoo is a South African television presenter, actress and stand-up comedian. She is best known for her role as Jennifer Kandasamy in the Kandasamys film series.
Early life
Jaishini Naidoo grew up in Chatsworth. She went to University of Durban-Westville and got a bachelor’s degree in pediatrics while also studiying drama, English and education. She also went to University of South Africa where she studied Public Relations. After college, she worked as a drama and English teacher.[1]
Theatre
- Jungle Book (2007) as Raksha[2]
- 1949 (2008; sole character in the play)[3]
- At the Edge (2010; 30+ characters)[4]
- The God of Carnage (2011)[5]
- Twitch (2013)[6]
- At the Edge (2014; 20+ characters)[7]
- Aunty Rama and Friends (2014)[8]
- Curry on Laughing (2016)[9]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Keeping Up with the Kandasamys | Jennifer Kandasamy | Nominated, Simon Sabela Award for Best Actress | [10] |
| 2019 | 3 Days to Go | Melissa | [1] | |
| Kandasamys: The Wedding | Jennifer Kandasamy | [11] | ||
| 2020 | Mr. Johnson | Dr. Priya Moonsamy | [12] | |
| 2021 | Trippin' with the Kandasamys | Jennifer Kandasamy | [13] | |
| 2023 | Kandasamys: The Baby | Jennifer Kandasamy | Also co-writer | [14] |
Television
| Year | Film | Role | Channel | Notes | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005-2015 | Eastern Mosaic | Presenter | SABC 2 | [15] | |
| 2010-2011 | Strike Back | Indian journalist | Sky One, Cinemax | 3 episodes | [1] |
| 2014-2020 | Mela | Presenter | SABC 2 | [15] | |
| 2018-2023 | Imbewu: The Seed | Nirupa | e.tv | Main role (seasons 1-5) | [16] |
References
- ^ a b c d e "Meet Sorisha Naidoo's Beautiful And Talented Sister". MSN. 2023.
- ^ "Mother of all roles in 'Jungle Book'". IOL. 19 June 2007.
- ^ "Naidoo a triumph in her roles". IOL. 9 September 2008.
- ^ "For everyone, everywhere". IOL. 26 November 2013.
- ^ The Ridge Magazine (2 May 2011). "The God of Carnage at Seabrooke's Theatre".
- ^ Newman, Latoya (29 January 2013). "Bird hide script 'brings out different worlds'". IOL.
- ^ "Govender's still got the good stuff" (PDF). Sunday Tribune. June 2014 – via Crystal Tomato.
- ^ Newman, Latoya (16 July 2014). "Outspoken Aunty is back with friends". IOL.
- ^ Govender, Valene (7 April 2016). "No choice but to 'Curry on Laughing' this weekend". News24.
- ^ "Simon Sabela Film and Television Awards 2018 nominees announced".
- ^ Newman, Latoya (25 August 2019). "Kandasamys' is proof of local content quality". IOL.
- ^ Newman, Latoya (16 September 2021). "Me and Mr Johnson". IOL.
- ^ Thangevelo, Debashine (4 June 2021). "There are plenty of twists and laughs as the script is flipped in 'Trippin' with the Kandasamys'". IOL.
- ^ Thangavelo, Debashine (1 December 2023). "The director and cast of 'Kandasamys: The Baby' on the mother of all problems plot in fourth film". IOL.
- ^ a b Thangevelo, Debashine (26 January 2015). "Jailoshini Naidoo is moving on". IOL.
- ^ Thangavelo, Debashine (7 March 2023). "Oh baby, The Kandasamys are back for a fourth instalment and, as expected, it's a bumpy ride". IOL. Archived from the original on 27 October 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023.