Terry Pheto’s Personal Life
Terry Pheto was born Moitheri Pheto on 11 May 1981 in Evaton, south of Johannesburg, South Africa. She was raised in Soweto, where she was discovered in a local theatre group — the start of a journey that would take her all the way to the Oscars.
Terry Pheto’s Career
Terry Pheto is a South African actress and producer whose breakout role placed her at the centre of an Academy Award-winning film.
Who is Terry Pheto?
Terry Pheto was spotted by casting agent Moonyeenn Lee in a Soweto theatre group during the search for the cast of Tsotsi. That chance discovery launched one of the most internationally recognised careers in South African cinema.
Terry Pheto’s Films & TV
Terry Pheto is best known for playing Miriam in Tsotsi (2005), which won the Academy Award for Best Foreign Language Film. She went on to feature as Naledi Khama in the biopic A United Kingdom (2016) and played heart surgeon Dr Malaika Maponya on the American soap opera The Bold and the Beautiful.
Terry Pheto’s Relationships
Terry Pheto generally keeps her personal life private. She has, however, shared milestones with fans, including news of expecting her first child with her partner, Masande Peter.
Terry Pheto’s Net Worth
Terry Pheto’s exact net worth has not been officially disclosed, and estimates vary. Her earnings reflect an international acting and producing career spanning film and television.
Social Media
Terry Pheto is active on Instagram and X, where she shares her film projects, fashion and glimpses of her life between South Africa and Hollywood.
Terry Pheto Q&A
How old is Terry Pheto?
Terry Pheto is 45 years old. She was born on 11 May 1981 in Evaton, South Africa.
Where is Terry Pheto from?
Terry Pheto is from Evaton and was raised in Soweto, in Gauteng, South Africa.
What is Terry Pheto known for?
Terry Pheto is best known for her leading role as Miriam in the Oscar-winning film Tsotsi.
What is Terry Pheto’s real name?
Terry Pheto’s real name is Moitheri Pheto.
