Pearl Thusi - Actor Profile

Pearl Thusi

Acting
Updated: Apr 14, 2026
8Total Films
6.2 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.

Known For: Acting

Pearl Thusi Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Pearl Thusi reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 8 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Pearl Thusi's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Pearl Thusi's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Bulletproof 2, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Pearl Thusi Movies Ranked

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

★6.2
Bulletproof 2 (2020) movie poster
★6.2

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

Full Filmography

Every movie Pearl Thusi has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2026 Destroying Desmond Buhle Flop Similar →
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 6.2/10.

How many movies has Pearl Thusi acted in?

Pearl Thusi has been featured in at least 8 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".

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