Jailoshini Naidoo
Born1977 (age 45–46)[1]
Chatsworth, Durban, South Africa[1]
Notable workKandasamys film series
SpouseIain Robinson[2]
RelativesSorisha Naidoo (sister)[1]

Jaishini Naidoo is a South African television presenter, actress and stand-up comedian. She is best known for her role as Jennifer Kandasamy in the Kandasamys film series.

Early life

Jaishini Naidoo grew up in Chatsworth. She went to University of Durban-Westville and got a bachelor’s degree in pediatrics while also studiying drama, English and education. She also went to University of South Africa where she studied Public Relations. After college, she worked as a drama and English teacher.[1]

Theatre

  • Jungle Book (2007) as Raksha[3]
  • 1949 (2008; sole character in the play)[4]
  • At the Edge (2010; 30+ characters)[5]
  • The God of Carnage (2011)[6]
  • Twitch (2013)[7]
  • At the Edge (2014; 20+ characters)[8]
  • Aunty Rama and Friends (2014)[9]
  • Curry on Laughing (2016)[10]

Filmography

Year Film Role Notes Ref.
2017Keeping Up with the KandasamysJennifer KandasamyNominated, Simon Sabela Award for Best Actress[11]
20193 Days to GoMelissa[1]
Kandasamys: The WeddingJennifer Kandasamy[12]
2020Mr. JohnsonDr. Priya Moonsamy[13]
2021Trippin' with the KandasamysJennifer Kandasamy[14]
2023Kandasamys: The BabyJennifer Kandasamy[15]

Television

Year Film Role Channel Notes Ref.
2005-2015Eastern MosaicPresenterSABC 2[16]
2010-2011Strike BackIndian journalistSky One, Cinemax3 episodes[1]
2014-2020MelaPresenterSABC 2[16]
2018-2023Imbewu: The SeedNirupae.tvMain role (seasons 1-5)[17]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 5 6 "Meet Sorisha Naidoo's Beautiful And Talented Sister". MSN. 2023.
  2. ↑ "Jailoshini in Twitch this year". Post. 6 February 2013 – via Press Reader.
  3. ↑ "Mother of all roles in 'Jungle Book'". IOL. 19 June 2007.
  4. ↑ "Naidoo a triumph in her roles". IOL. 9 September 2008.
  5. ↑ "For everyone, everywhere". IOL. 26 November 2013.
  6. ↑ The Ridge Magzine (2 May 2011). "The God of Carnage at Seabrooke's Theatre".
  7. ↑ Newman, Latoya (29 January 2013). "Bird hide script 'brings out different worlds'". IOL.
  8. ↑ "Govender's still got the good stuff" (PDF). Sunday Tribune. June 2014 – via Crystal Tomato.
  9. ↑ Newman, Latoya (16 July 2014). "Outspoken Aunty is back with friends". IOL.
  10. ↑ Govender, Valene (7 April 2016). "No choice but to 'Curry on Laughing' this weekend". News24.
  11. ↑ "Simon Sabela Film and Television Awards 2018 nominees announced".
  12. ↑ Newman, Latoya (25 August 2019). "Kandasamys' is proof of local content quality". IOL.
  13. ↑ Newman, Latoya (16 September 2021). "Me and Mr Johnson". IOL.
  14. ↑ Thangevelo, Debashine (4 June 2021). "There are plenty of twists and laughs as the script is flipped in 'Trippin' with the Kandasamys'". IOL.
  15. ↑ Birjalal, Alyssia (20 October 2023). "LOOK: Local stars come out to play at 'Kandasamys: The Baby' Durban premiere". IOL.
  16. 1 2 Thangevelo, Debashine (26 January 2015). "Jailoshini Naidoo is moving on". IOL.
  17. ↑ Thangavelo, Debashine (7 March 2023). "Oh baby, The Kandasamys are back for a fourth instalment and, as expected, it's a bumpy ride". IOL. Archived from the original on 27 October 2023. Retrieved 27 October 2023.
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