When it comes to actors and actresses, South Africa has quite a number of them and these movie personalities are really making enough to make them some of the richest on the African continent.
Many of these personalities are really working hard and are earning big as some of these personalities have seen it all when it comes to the movie industry with some even making it to Hollywood.
There’s no doubt South Africa is one of the richest countries in Africa and in this article, we take a look at some of these personalities who can be considered the richest when it comes to actors and actresses in South Africa.
Richest Actors And Actresses In South Africa
10. Jessica Marais – $1.3 million
Jessica Marais is of South African and Australian descent. The actress is well-known for her roles in the shows Packed to the Rafters and Love Child. She also starred in the American drama Series magic City. and her current net worth is $1.3 million.
9. Jolene Martin – $1.5 million
Aside from being an actress, Jolene Martin is also a singer, television presenter, and MC. Most South Africans know her as the host of the Coca-Cola game show on SABC 1. She has a resounding net worth of $1.5 million.
8. Shashi Naidoo – $2.5 million
Shashi Naidoo is an actress, presenter, model, MC, entrepreneur, and fashion blogger. She is known by most South Africans as the co-hosting the E.TV magazine show 20 something. She has a net worth of $2.5 million.
7. Lesley-Ann Brandt – $7.5 million
Although Lesley Brandt is a South African, she is famous in New Zealand as she has starred in quite a number of TV series. She played the role of Naevia in the series, Spartacus: Blood and Sand.
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6. Moshidi Motshegwa – $8 million
She played the role of Denzela Ledwaba in the SABC2police drama, Zero Tolerance. She is also known for co-starring with Taye Diggs in the 2004 feature film, Drum, as Florence Nxumalo.
5. Jamie Bartlett – $12 million
He played the role of David Genaro in the film Rhythm City, however, many people know him for his role in the movie, American Ninja.
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4. Sello Maake Ka-Ncube – $13 million
Sello Maake Ka-Ncube has featured in many movies and some of the movies he has starred in include The Queen, Rockville, Scandal, and Generation.
3. Sharlto Copley – $15 million
Sharlto Copley started his career in 2004 and since then he has never looked back as he has starred in countless movies. He has played Wikus van der Merwe in the Academy Award-nominated science fiction film District 9, Howling Mad Murdock in the 2010 adaptation of The A-Team, Agent C. M.
2. Trevor Noah – $100 million
For Trevor, he needs no introduction. He is not just an actor, he is also a comedian, TV host, and political commenter. He is the host of The Daily Show”, and American Comedy Central.
1. Charlize Theron -$160 million
Charlize Theron is based in the United States of America. Aside from being an actress, she is also a producer. She is reportedly one of the highest-paid actresses in the world.
