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.

Pearl Thusi is known for work in acting across film and television. New Release currently presents 12 verified screen credits connected to this profile. Selected work includes Destroying Desmond (2026), Queen Sono (2020), Scorpion King: Book of Souls (2018), Quantico (2015), The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2009), Tremors 5: Bloodlines (2015), Bulletproof 2 (2020), Fistful of Vengeance (2022). The recorded credits span 2008 to 2026, including 8 movies and 4 TV shows. The filmography below lists available titles, release years and known roles. This profile is updated as additional verified information becomes available.