Pearl Thusi

Acting

Freshness: Jan 22, 2026

7Total Films

6.3 Highest Rated

Born: May 13, 1988

About Pearl Thusi

Sithembile Xola Pearl Thusi (born 13 May 1988) is a South African actress, model, and presenter. She is known for her roles as Patricia Kopong in the BBC/HBO comedy-drama series The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency, Dayana Mampasi in the ABC thriller Quantico, and Samkelo in the romance film Catching Feelings. In 2020, she starred in the titular role of Netflix's first African original series, Queen Sono.

Career Statistics & Market Influence

Analyzing the cinematic journey of Pearl Thusi reveals a career defined by diverse artistic exploration. With a total of 7 major appearances, the actor has established a significant footprint in global cinema.

Genre Dominance: Comedy

The majority of Pearl Thusi's filmography leans towards the Comedy genre. Audience data suggests that viewers respond most favorably to this persona, though their versatility has allowed for successful crossovers into other categories.

The "Box Office" Signature

With a 0% Success Ratio (movies rated above 6.5), Pearl Thusi remains a reliable draw for studios. Their peak performance was recorded in Bulletproof 2, which continues to be the benchmark for their career rating-wise.

Best Pearl Thusi Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Pearl Thusi's career based on audience ratings.

★6.3

★6.3

Bulletproof 2: Special Agent Jack Carter reluctantly assumes the identity of criminal Archie Moses to take down a powerful South Africa

Bulletproof 2

2020•Comedy

★5.9

Scorpion King: Book of Souls (2018) movie poster

★5.9

Scorpion King: Book of Souls: The Scorpion King teams up with a female warrior named Tala, who is the sister of The Nubian King. Together they search

Scorpion King: Book of Souls

2018•Action

★5.7

Einfach Rosa – Wolken über Kapstadt (2015) movie poster

★5.7

Einfach Rosa – Wolken über Kapstadt: "Are they corrupt?" After arriving in Cape Town, Johann and Inge are amazed by the swanky estate of their son Mark's fut

Einfach Rosa – Wolken über Kapstadt

2015•Comedy

★5.7

Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu (2017) movie poster

★5.7

Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu: Solomon Mahlangu is a Mamelodi township schoolboy-hawker who, after the events of June 16th joins the military wing of t

Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu

2017•Drama

★5.6

Fistful of Vengeance (2022) movie poster

★5.6

Fistful of Vengeance: A revenge mission becomes a fight to save the world from an ancient threat when superpowered assassin Kai tracks a kille

Fistful of Vengeance

2022•Action

Complete Filmography & Success Status

Tracking the career evolution and box office verdicts of Pearl Thusi.

Year	Movie	Character	Success	More
2022	Fistful of Vengeance	Zama	Average	Similar →
2020	Bulletproof 2	Jo	Average	Similar →
2018	Scorpion King: Book of Souls	Tala	Average	Similar →
2017	Catching Feelings	Sam	Flop	Similar →
2017	Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu	Brenda Riviera	Average	Similar →
2015	Einfach Rosa – Wolken über Kapstadt	Nandi	Average	Similar →
2015	Tremors 5: Bloodlines	Dr. Nandi Montabu	Average	Similar →

Pearl Thusi - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Pearl Thusi?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Pearl Thusi is "Bulletproof 2" with a rating of 6.3/10.

How many movies has Pearl Thusi acted in?

Pearl Thusi has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Pearl Thusi?

Other notable films include "Scorpion King: Book of Souls", "Einfach Rosa – Wolken über Kapstadt", and "Kalushi: The Story of Solomon Mahlangu".