She is one of the most talented actresses of our time. Diffident as she is, Phophi Ratlabala has managed to capture the hearts of many viewers. Cindy is also a businesswoman owning personas we can all copy.
Learn more about the actress from the 10 facts about her below.
- 32 year old Phophi Mudau Ratlabala is from Louis Trichardt, but currently resides in Johannesburg.
- Phophi is passionate about education, and in 2019 she obtained her third qualification from the GIBS with a Post-Graduate Diploma in General Management.
- Many know her for playing Cindy Khuzwayo, businesswoman and co-owner of a high-end restaurant Cafe Rhovuwa on the much loved SABC 1 drama Skeem Saam.
- In 2016, Cindy won an award for Best TV actress for her Skeem Saam role at the F.A.M.E. awards. The awards aim to celebrate Film, Arts, Music and Entertainment in Limpopo.
- In the same year Cindy was selected by the South African Youth for International Diplomacy was part of 5 representatives to represent SA in the Y20 Summit which was held in China, Beijing.
- Not only is she a great businesswoman on TV, Cindy also has her own businesses which are doing well. She is the founder of Phophi Seed Talent Management.
- Just like most women, Cindy has struggled with weight issues. Every time she saw herself on TV her self-confidence went down as she looked older than her real age.
- In the entertainment industry you need a trusted friend by your corner. Cindy has found a sister in Muvhango actress Charlotte Mulaudzi.
- With fame comes negativity too. In 2019 Cindy and husband Mohale Ratlabala were dragged in the media for failing to pay a loan shack.
- The proud mother and wife is also a motivational speaker.
