Asanda Foji

We are joined by actress Asanda Foji, Asanda is best known for her time on SABC1 soapie Generations: The Legacy, as Simphiwe Moroka, When she made her TV debut. Her time on screen in the soapie may be over but she is definitely on her way to becoming a regular on our screens at home.

Asanda Foji is from Mount Elif in the Eastern Cape and attended Bisho Primary School and Bisho High School in Eastern Cape, it was during this time that she figured that she was going to be an actor. After high school, she went on to study drama at “New Africa Theatre” in Cape Town. She also has a Diploma in Media and Journalism. Her first stage acting gig was at the Market Theatre Laboratory in Newtown, Johannesburg.

However Generations: The Legacy, which was her first major role, got her into the industry. She had originally auditioned for the part of ‘Namhla’ but however ended up with the role of ‘Simphiwe.’ After her success on on Generations, Amanda has said that she now become addicted to television acting and that she wants to give stage a break and establish her profile on television. In the mean while, Asanda has stayed busy and launched a new business venture called ‘Asanda Foji Sportswear’

Contact
Instagram: @asandafoji
Twitter: @assyfoji
Facebook: Asanda Foji