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| The beauty that is Minnie. @MinnieDlamini |
In these days of media hype and instant celebrity linked to reality TV shows, it is something of a rarity to find a carefully planned career taking off. Known for her strong work-ethic, humility and energetic, positive spirit; Actress, TV presenter, Radio DJ, Brand Ambassador, MC, & Fashionista - Minenhle Dlamini – popularly known as Minnie, has set herself apart from her peers.
Growing up, in Durban Minnie had always been involved in theatre productions and beauty pageants, while excelling at school. In 2010 her ambitious streak saw her beating thousands of hopefuls, in the nationwide search for a young and sassy presenter for SABC1’s music show, LIVE. At this time Minnie was in her 2nd year at the University of Cape Town. 
Within months of being in Johannesburg, Minnie had landed a role as the sassy Miranda on Generations - his opened her up to a bigger audience. She further extended her brand ambitions by co-hosting SABC1’s lifestyle show for young people, Mzansi Insider. On this show we got to see more of her personality; which showed off her boyish streak whilst in heels. South Africa began to notice her, not just as pretty face, but an intellectual thinker who can hold her own with any topic.
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Being one of THE “hottest” girls in SA, Minnie quickly learnt to be fashion savvy. Her experimental dress sense saw her being named the face of Legit, with her own fashion range, the Minnie-Series. It was not too long before MNET approached her to play the role of Zintle on The Wild. On 29 March 2012, Minnie had the honor of opening the nation’s longest running fashion platform, South African Fashion Week (SAFW). This was an evening that saw her being announced as the first, ever, face of international hair brand, Motions. She’s since worked with the brand’s international Ambassador, Ursula Stephen, who is known for creating global star Rihanna’s trendy hairstyles.
It was also at this time that Metro FM announced her as co-host of the Metro FM Experience every Saturday (12-3pm). She is also currently the for Teach Children To Save South Africa (TCTSA) and also JeepSA Ambassador.
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