# Bontle Modiselle

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{{short description|South African actress and TV personality}}

{{Infobox person
| name               = Bontle Modiselle
| image              = Bontle Modiselle 2019 MTV Shuga Down South.png
| image_size         = 
| caption            = Bontle Modiselle in 2019 presenting the MTV Shuga Down South preview
| birth_name         = Bontle Modiselle
| birth_date         = {{birth date and age|df=y|1990|10|7}}
| birth_place        = [Soweto](/source/Soweto), [Johannesburg](/source/Johannesburg)
| education          = [University of Johannesburg](/source/University_of_Johannesburg)
| occupation         = {{flatlist|
*Actress
*Television presenter
*Radio personality
*Dancer
*Choreographer
*Singer
*Model
}}
| years_active       = 2008 - present
| spouse             = {{marriage|[Priddy Ugly](/source/Priddy_Ugly)|September 2019}}<!-- Priddy Ugly is more adequate since it's what he's professionally known as -->
| relatives          = {{unbulletedlist|[Refilwe Modiselle](/source/Refilwe_Modiselle) {{small|(older sister)}}|[Candice Modiselle](/source/Candice_Modiselle){{small|(younger sister)}}}}
}}

'''Bontle Modiselle-Moloi''' (born 7 October 1990) is a South African actress, television presenter, radio personality, dancer, choreographer, singer and model. In 2015, she starred in the dance film ''Hear Me Move'', which resulted in her receiving an [Africa Movie Academy Award](/source/Africa_Movie_Academy_Award) nomination for [Best Actress in a Supporting Role](/source/Africa_Movie_Academy_Award_for_Best_Actress_in_a_Supporting_Role).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2016-05-16-sa-films-leads-the-way-at-amaa-nominations/|title=SA films leads the way at AMAA nominations|website=TimesLIVE}}</ref>

==Life and career==
===Early life===
Bontle Jade-Lee Modiselle was born to Percy and Grace Modiselle,on 7 October 1990, in [Soweto](/source/Soweto), [Johannesburg](/source/Johannesburg), and was mainly raised in the north-eastern region of Johannesburg.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sandtonmagazine.com/people-of-jozi-meet-bontle-modiselle/|title=People of Jozi – Meet Bontle Modiselle|website=Sandton Magazine}}</ref> She is of Bantu-speaking ethnic group [Tswana](/source/Tswana_people). Modiselle has two sisters: model [Refilwe Modiselle](/source/Refilwe_Modiselle) and television personality Candice Modiselle, both of whom are also in the entertainment industry.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/sundayworld/shwashwi/2018-03-14-why-the-modiselle-sisters-still-live-with-their-parents/|title=Why the Modiselle sisters still live with their mom|website=SowetanLIVE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2019-03-09-bontle-modiselle-sends-a-sweet-shoutout-to-her-sisters/|title=Bontle Modiselle sends a sweet shoutout to her sisters|website=TimesLIVE}}</ref> Modiselle's father who was a model, died by committing suicide.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://briefly.co.za/17941-bontle-modiselle-opens-a-successful-career-entertainment.html|title=Bontle Modiselle opens up about having a successful career in entertainment|website=Briefly}}</ref> Modiselle blamed herself for his death as she dreamt of the action before it occurred.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://okmzansi.co.za/blamed-dads-death-bontle-opens/|title="I Blamed Myself For My Dad's Death," Bontle Opens Up|website=OkMzansi}}</ref> She told both her parents after experiencing the nightmare, but it turned out to be true which heavily affected her.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/bontle-modiselle-i-always-blamed-myself-for-my-dads-death-10801501|title=Bontle Modiselle: I always blamed myself for my dad's death|website=IOL}}</ref> Modiselle attended the [University of Johannesburg](/source/University_of_Johannesburg) where she obtained a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Corporate Communications.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.iol.co.za/the-star/wcw-bontle-modiselle-shines-bright-like-a-diamond-13810131|title=#WCW: Bontle Modiselle shines bright like a diamond|website=IOL}}</ref>

===Dance, film and television===
In 2007, Modiselle began her dancing career by attending dancing activities, including dance classes led by choreographers.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bona.co.za/bontle-modiselle-dancing-way-top/|title=Bontle Modiselle – Dancing her way to the top|website=Bona Magazine|access-date=6 July 2019|archive-date=6 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706150258/https://www.bona.co.za/bontle-modiselle-dancing-way-top/|url-status=dead}}</ref> She made her debut appearance in the entertainment industry as a music video model and an occasional dancer. Modiselle appeared on numerous videos from notable artists including [DJ Tira](/source/DJ_Tira), [Rouge](/source/Rouge_(rapper)) and Major League DJz. The dancing scene introduced her to the acting industry, as she made her film debut on the dance-drama film [Hear Me Move](/source/Hear_Me_Move) (2014), playing "Khanyi".<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.702.co.za/articles/1921/south-africa-s-first-dance-making-waves|title=South Africa's first dance film making waves|website=702}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://zalebs.com/interviews/bontle-modiselle-hear-me-move|title=Bontle Modiselle- Hear Me Move!|website=ZAlebs|access-date=6 July 2019|archive-date=6 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706150244/https://zalebs.com/interviews/bontle-modiselle-hear-me-move|url-status=dead}}</ref> Modiselle then starred on the inaugural season at [SABC 3](/source/SABC_3) drama series Thula's Vine, where she played " Lindi".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.imdb.com/title/tt7192810/fullcredits|title=Thula's Vine (TV Series 2017) – Full Cast & Crew|website=IMDb}}</ref> She also starred on [Mzansi Magic](/source/Mzansi_Magic) Lokshin Bioskop shot-film ''Lokshin FM'', playing "Meme".<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.facebook.com/1531407763788774/photos/tune-into-mzansi-bioskop-channel-164-now-to-see-a-short-film-i-acted-in-lokshin-/1572479503014933/|title=Tune into Mzansi Bioskop channel 164 NOW... – Bontle Modiselle|website=Facebook}}</ref>

On 6 February 2016, Modiselle made her debut television appearance as the host of [SABC 2](/source/SABC_2) reality competition series franchise ''Showville'', as a co-host alongside actor [Rob van Vuuren](/source/Rob_van_Vuuren).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/bontle-modiselle-is-our-wcw/|title=Bontle Modiselle is our #WCW|website=Zkhipani.com}}</ref> In the following month, she presented an award at the 2016 [South African Film and Television Awards](/source/South_African_Film_and_Television_Awards) along with her sisters.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://city-press.news24.com/Trending/saftas-honours-the-best-20160322|title=Saftas honours the best|website=City Press}}</ref> In June 2017, Modiselle was announced as the new presenter of [e.tv](/source/e.tv) music show Club 808, joining Lawrence Maleka in replacing [Boity Thulo](/source/Boity_Thulo).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.news24.com/MoveMag/Archive/bontle-modiselle-is-the-new-club-808-presenter-20170728|title=Bontle Modiselle is the new Club 808 presenter|website=News24|access-date=6 July 2019|archive-date=6 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706150244/https://www.news24.com/MoveMag/Archive/bontle-modiselle-is-the-new-club-808-presenter-20170728|url-status=dead}}</ref> The show made its final episode on 30 March 2018.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2018-03-05-its-over-for-club-808/|title=It's over for Club 808|website=TimesLIVE}}</ref> Modiselle continued her hosting duties on the [SABC 1](/source/SABC_1) rap-battle competition series ''One Mic'' second season which premiered on 7 February 2019.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.politicalanalysis.co.za/jr-to-replace-pro-kid-as-judge-on-sabc-1s-one-mic/|title=JR to replace Pro Kid as judge on SABC 1's One Mic|website=Political Analysis}}</ref>

Prior to venturing into dancing, Modiselle took part as a choreographer for several events and shows. She was the main choreographer for the African franchise of the [MTV](/source/MTV) musical competition series [Lip Sync Battle](/source/Lip_Sync_Battle) which began in 2016.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.peoplemagazine.co.za/celebrity-news/choreographer-bontle-modiselle-on-lip-synch-battle-africa/|title=Choreographer Bontle Modiselle On Lip Sync Battle Africa|website=Peoples Magazine|access-date=6 July 2019|archive-date=6 July 2019|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190706150255/https://www.peoplemagazine.co.za/celebrity-news/choreographer-bontle-modiselle-on-lip-synch-battle-africa/|url-status=dead}}</ref> She was also one of the choreographers at the [MTV Africa Music Awards 2016](/source/MTV_Africa_Music_Awards_2016).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/2017/06/30/these-are-some-of-sas-young-chorogreophers-making-people-like-b_a_23010563/|title=These Are Some Of SA's Young Choreographers Making People Like Babes Wodumo Dance Like Stars|website=Huffington Post}}</ref> On 17–18 June 2019, Modiselle was the head choreographer for the [Castle Lite](/source/Castle_Lite) Unlocks edition event headlined by [Meek Mill](/source/Meek_Mill).<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/the-sunday-independent/20190623/282054803562787|title=The Sunday Independent: 2019-06-23 – Castle Light Unlocks shut down Joburg|website=Press Reader}}</ref> As a dancer, she was featured in various events including sport events [Basketball National League](/source/Basketball_National_League) (under a group called Set If Off) and The [MultiChoice](/source/MultiChoice) Diski Challenge.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/exclusive-interview-with-set-it-off/|title=EXCLUSIVE Interview with "Set It Off"|website=Zkhipani}}</ref>

On 31 July, Modiselle co-hosted the [27th ceremony](/source/27th_South_African_Music_Awards) of the [South African Music Awards](/source/South_African_Music_Awards) alongside Lawrence Maleka.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://fakazanews.com/2021/07/17/bontle-modiselle-and-lawrence-maleka-to-host-sama-27/|title=Bontle Modiselle and Lawrence Maleka to host SAMA 27 {{!}} Fakaza News|last=Adejoy|work=Fakaza News |date=Jul 17, 2021}}</ref> In November 5, she landed the role of hosting ''Telkom Monate Vibes'' musical show which airs on SABC 1.<ref>{{cite web|title=Bontle Modiselle becomes host for Telkom Monate Vibes {{!}} Fakaza News |url=https://fakazanews.com/2021/11/05/bontle-modiselle-becomes-host-for-telkom-monate-vibes/| access-date=2021-11-05| publisher=Fakaza News| last=Bukola}}</ref>

===Endorsements===
In March 2018, it was announced that Modiselle was chosen as the new face of [Revlon](/source/Revlon) South Africa, alongside actress [Michelle Mosalakae](/source/Michelle_Mosalakae) and television presenters: [Luthando Shosha](/source/Luthando_Shosha) and Kim Jayde Robinson.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.dailysun.co.za/News/Entertainment/revlon-gets-new-faces-20180320|title=REVLON GETS NEW FACES|website=Daily Sun}}</ref> In their promotional commercial, she was featured as a dancing personality promoting the term "Dance Proof" concerning their ColourStay makeup.<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.revlon.co.za/colorstay|title=All About Color – Live Boldly Beauty Collection|website=Revlon|access-date=6 July 2019|archive-date=8 May 2021|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210508093009/http://www.revlon.co.za/colorstay|url-status=dead}}</ref> Modiselle has also had an association with the company [Always](/source/Always_(brand)). In May 2023 she led dancing and a talk at [Thutolore Secondary School](/source/Thutolore_Secondary_School) in Meadowlands, Soweto where she encouraged girls to stay in school despite [period poverty](/source/period_poverty). 100 girls received six months supply of [sanitary pads](/source/sanitary_pads).<ref>{{Cite news |last=Sitole |first=Siyabonga |date=29 May 2023 |title=Bontle Modiselle helps girls end period poverty |url=https://www.iol.co.za/the-star/news/bontle-modiselle-helps-girls-end-period-poverty-a8864048-4291-452e-9396-53955817128f |work=IOL}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Modiselle is married to rapper Ricardo Moloi professionally known as Priddy Ugly, whom she met in 2009.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.peoplemagazine.co.za/celebrity-news/local-celebrities/couple-crush-bontle-modiselle-priddy-ugly/|title=Couple Crush: Bontle Modiselle and Priddy Ugly|website=People Magazine|access-date=3 September 2019|archive-date=23 September 2020|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200923165123/https://www.peoplemagazine.co.za/celebrity-news/local-celebrities/couple-crush-bontle-modiselle-priddy-ugly/|url-status=dead}}</ref> On 19 August 2019, they made an announcement that they're expecting their first child through social media posts showing Modiselle's baby bump.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2019-08-16-bontle-modiselle-announces-pregnancy-ten-years-of-our-love-has-given-life-to-our-first-love/|title=Bontle Modiselle announces pregnancy: Ten years of our love has given life to our first love|website=TimesLIVE}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.cosmopolitan.co.za/celebrities/watch-bontle-and-priddy-ugly-are-expecting/|title=Bontle and Priddy Ugly Announce They're Expecting With Music Video|website=COSMOPOLITAN South Africa}}</ref> They then got married on 28 September 2019, in a traditional African wedding.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://briefly.co.za/37907-priddy-ugly-bontle-tie-knot-surprise-traditional-wedding.html|title=Priddy Ugly and Bontle tie knot in surprise traditional wedding|website=Briefly SA}}</ref> 

Bontle and her husband Priddy Ugly have a daughter, they named Afrika Bonita Lerato Moloi.<ref>{{cite news|title=Bontle and Priddy Ugly share first picture of baby Afrika – and she’s adorable! {{!}} Drum|url=https://www.news24.com/drum/celebs/news/bontle-and-priddy-ugly-share-first-picture-of-baby-afrika-and-shes-adorable-20200803|work=News24|location= South Africa |first=Karabo|last=Mavuso|date= August 3, 2020}}</ref>

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