Savage Beauty is a drama and thriller series broadcast on Netflix South Africa. It casts many actors like Jesse Suntele, Rosemary Zimu, Angela Sithole, and more.
The series tells a story of a mysterious woman who seeks to avenge her past. A deep-rooted family Bhengu family had made her childhood experience a bitter one.
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| Name: | Savage Beauty |
| Country of Origin: | South Africa |
| Genre: | Drama, thriller |
| Certificate: | TV-MA |
| Runtime: | 45 mins |
| Rating: | 3.5/5.0 |
| Release Date: | May 12, 2022 |
| Program Creator: | Lebogang Mogashoa |
| Broadcaster: | Netflix South Africa |
| Language: | English, Southern Sotho |
The family owns a successful company in the beauty industry and hides secrets that would cause problems. The mysterious woman tries to revenge on the Bhengu family.
Lebogang Mogashoa created the Original Netflix South Africa series. Savage Beauty’s release date is on May 12, 2022.
Savage Beauty Cast Members
Rosemary Zimu
Rosemary Zimu stars as Zihnle in the drama series Savage Beauty. Zinhle is the mysterious woman caught up in the schemes of a powerful family who owns a beauty empire. She returned to revenge on her bitter past.
Some fifteen years ago, Don and Grace Bhengu used a group of street kids to test a toxic product. Zinhle survived it and came back for vengeance.
Rosemary is an actress, social media influencer, and model. The 29-year-old is multi-talented and has appeared in other productions like Savage Beauty, Champagne, and Shadow.
Dumisani Mbebe
Don Bhengu is the role played by Dumisani Mbebe in the thriller series Savage Beauty. Don has a global beauty empire and two children – Phila and Linda. Don and his wife have dark secrets that could cost them everything.
Dumisani Mbebe has appeared in other television series like Known for Primeval, ER, and Between Friends: Ithala. The actor appeared in Casper and Emma on Safari and Mama Jack. He rose to prominence for casting as Dumisani Shabani in the local Soap opera Generations.
Dumisani Mbebe is happily married to the multifaceted actress Mbali Maphumulo.
Nthati Moshesh
Nthati Moshesh appeared as Grace Bhengu in the drama series Savage Beauty. Grace and her husband Don run one of the biggest fashion empires.
Moshesh has appeared in many South African drama series and soap operas. She was cast in Cape of Good Hope, Whiskey Echo, Beat the Drum, Kini and Adams, The Long Run, and Ayanda.
She rose to prominence for her role in the television series Scandal! The 52-year-old actress was a nominee for the 2016 Africa Movie Academy Award for Best Actress in a Supporting Role.
Oros Mampofu
Oros Mampofu played Ndu Bengu in the drama series Savage Beauty. Ndu Bengu is part of the beauty empire and the first character to meet and mingle with Zihnle.
The 31-year-old has a twin brother, and his siblings are also in the film industry. He was a nominee for the African Film Academy Award for Best Lead Actor. He has grown a decent audience on TikTok and other social media profiles.
Mampofu was a cast member of Rhythm City, Grassroots, The Lucky Specials, and Ingoma. Oros Mampofu is dating his long-time girlfriend, Bianca Carmichael.
Angela Sithole
Angela Sithole appears on Savage Beauty as Thando Bhengu, the second wife of the business magnate Don Bhengu. She has never enjoyed the union, and her husband’s first wife mistreats her.
The 29-year-old actress has appeared in many other local series. Other productions she appeared in include Diamond City, Knuckle City, and Lithapo.
Angela is a social media influencer and actress. She has over 285k followers on TikTok. She was also a cast member of the 2017 production All About Love.
Jesse Suntele
Jesse Suntele is also a member of the Savage Beauty cast. He plays the role of Phila Bhengu, the son of the business tycoons Don and Grace Bhengu.
The young actor is known for being the emerging winner of season 2 of the reality competition series Top Actor Africa. He is a model, actor, and rapper.
The actor has appeared in Generations: The Legacy, Ashes to Ashes, The Queen, and Rhythm City. The 29-year-old has dropped many hit songs like High by the Beach and Outta Town.
Nambitha Ben-Mazwi
Nambitha Ben-Mazwi plays the role of Linda Bhengu in Savage Beauty. Linda is the daughter of Don Bhengu and Grace Bhengu.
Lady Nam is prominent for appearing in Diamond City, Madiba, Black Mirror, Dead Places, and Happiness Ever After. The 33-year-old is currently single.
Savage Beauty Extra Cast
Savage Beauty stars many talented actors and big names in the South African movie industry. Here are the full names of the actors and their characters.
| Rosemary Zimu as Zinhle Manzini |
| Sibongile Phakathi as Make-up Artist |
| Mnatha Vika as Doctor |
| Relebogile Mabotja as Herself |
| Makgano Mamabolo as Wedding Planner |
| Loyiso Gola as Himself |
| Terry Pheto as Herself |
| Gert-Johan Coetzee as Himself |
| Khutjo Green as Chief Nurse |
| Didintle Khunou as Vee |
| Laura Kelly as Dr. Candice Cooper |
| Vele Manenje as Makhosi Mnisi |
| Slindile Nodangala as Gogo Simphiwe |
| Bridget Masinga as Bhengu PR Person |
| Eve Rasimeni as Nurse Noni |
| Nambitha Ben-Mazwi as Linda Bhengu |
| Mpho Sebeng as Bonga |
| Dumisani Mbebe as Don Bhengu |
| Nandi Mbatha as Ruby |
| Angela Sithole as Thando Bhengu |
| Nthati Moshesh as Grace Bhengu |
| Oros Mampofu as Ndu Bhengu |
| Jesse Suntele as Phila Bhengu |
| Mampho Brescia as Angela Makwetu |