{{Short description|South African actress and tv presenter}} {{Infobox person | name = Candice Modiselle | birth_name = Tumelo Candice Modiselle | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1994|05|17|df=y}} | birth_place = Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa | education = University of Witwatersrand | occupation = {{hlist|Actress|tv presenter|radio presenter|entrepreneur}} | years_active = 2018{{ndash}}present | notable_works = ''Generations'' | spouse = {{marriage|Sechaba Sello|May 2025}} | relatives = {{ubl|Bontle Modiselle (sister)|Refilwe Modiselle (sister)}} }}
'''Tumelo Candice Modiselle Sello''' (born May 17, 1994) is a South African actress, TV presenter, radio presenter and entrepreneur.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Manuel |first=Compiled by Marilynn |title=Magadi magic: Candice Modiselle celebrates love and tradition at pre-wedding luncheon |url=https://www.news24.com/life/relationships/weddings/magadi-magic-candice-modiselle-celebrates-love-and-tradition-at-pre-wedding-luncheon-20250417 |access-date=2025-06-19 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Manuel |first=Compiled by Marilynn |title=Slaying in their own lanes: Bontle Modiselle and her sisters know how to keep sibling rivalry at bay |url=https://www.news24.com/life/relationships/parenting/slaying-in-their-own-lanes-bontle-modiselle-and-her-sisters-know-how-to-keep-sibling-rivalry-at-bay-20240824 |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref> She is best known for her portrayal of Lerato Matema on SABC 1 sopie opera Generations.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2019-08-14 |title=Consulting: 18 things nobody tells you about solo practice |url=https://doi.org/10.1287/lytx.2014.01.02 |access-date=2025-06-19 |website=Jan/Feb 2014}}</ref> She was previously known as a presenter on the kids show ''YOTV Live''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=@yomzansi |date=2016-06-08 |title=YoTV adds 5 New Presenters |url=https://www.yomzansi.com/2016/06/08/yotv-add-5-new-presenters/ |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=YOMZANSI. Documenting THE CULTURE |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tleane |first=Lebo |date=2018-05-31 |title=Candice Modiselle Bids Farewell To YoTV |url=https://youthvillage.co.za/2018/05/candice-modiselle-bids-farewell-to-yotv/ |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=Youth Village |language=en-US}}</ref> She is the executive producer and host of ''The Five Minute Call Show'' on YouTube, and the co-founder and chief executive of Sellé Jewellery.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Smith |first=Scott Peter |date=2023-06-01 |title=Tumelo Candice Modiselle |url=https://mg.co.za/200YoungSouthAfricans/2023/tumelo-candice-modiselle/ |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=The Mail & Guardian |language=en-ZA}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tleane |first=Lebo |date=2023-10-17 |title=After Failing to Bag A Major Scholarship Years Back Candice Modiselle Is Now A Host and Mentor With the Same Organization |url=https://youthvillage.co.za/2023/10/after-failing-to-bag-a-major-scholarship-years-back-candice-modiselle-is-now-a-host-and-mentor-with-the-same-organization/ |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=Youth Village |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Poelano |date=2021-05-24 |title=Candice Modiselle launches into jewellery business |url=https://www.kaya959.co.za/candice-modiselle-launches-into-jewellery-business/ |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=KAYA 959 |language=en-ZA}}</ref>
== Early life == Modiselle was born in 1994, in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa to a Christian family. She is the third born in an all-girls family.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Morkel |first=Graye |date=2020-11-03 |title=Modiselle sisters share beautiful family photos |url=https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/celebrities/modiselle-sisters-share-beautiful-family-photos-20201103 |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref> During an interview with Bona Magazine in 2019, she described her upbringing as on the best she wouldn't trade for anything in the world. Modiselle has two older sisters who are also in the entertainment industry, namely Bontle and Refilwe Modiselle.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Magadla |first=Mahlohonolo |title=Here are 4 things you might not have known about Candice Modiselle |url=https://www.news24.com/truelove/boss-up/careers/here-are-4-things-you-might-not-have-known-about-candice-modiselle-20210215 |access-date=2025-06-19 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Manuel |first=Compiled by Marilynn |title=Slaying in their own lanes: Bontle Modiselle and her sisters know how to keep sibling rivalry at bay |url=https://www.news24.com/life/relationships/parenting/slaying-in-their-own-lanes-bontle-modiselle-and-her-sisters-know-how-to-keep-sibling-rivalry-at-bay-20240824 |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref> She graduated from the University of Witwatersrand where she obtained a bachelor's degree and Honours degree in Dramatic Arts.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Digital |first=Drum |title=Generations star Candice Modiselle on acting, love and her sister Bontle's recent engagement |url=https://www.news24.com/drum/news/generations-star-candice-modiselle-on-acting-love-and-her-sister-bontles-recent-engagement-20170728 |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Godie |first=Lindelwa |date=2017-03-31 |title=Generation's Candice Modiselle Graduates With An Honours Degree |url=https://youthvillage.co.za/2017/03/generations-candice-modiselle-graduates-with-an-honours-degree/ |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=Youth Village |language=en-US}}</ref>
==Career== Her acting career kicked off when she landing a small role in Mzansi Magic limited television series ''Impilo:The Scam'' after landing her TV presenting gig on SABC 1 Youth Program ''YOTV'' which launched her into stardom.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Magadla |first=Mahlohonolo |title=Here are 4 things you might not have known about Candice Modiselle |url=https://www.news24.com/truelove/boss-up/careers/here-are-4-things-you-might-not-have-known-about-candice-modiselle-20210215 |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Candice Modiselle |url=https://hdsentertainment.co.za/candice-modiselle/ |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=HDS Entertainment |language=en-ZA}}</ref> She later had a recurring role on ''Generations: The Legacy'' as Lerato Matema.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Gaanakgomo |first=Constance |title='I hope people see Christ through me': Tumelo Modiselle on balancing her faith in the entertainment industry |url=https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/celebrities/i-hope-people-see-christ-through-me-tumelo-modiselle-on-balancing-her-faith-in-the-entertainment-industry-20241223 |access-date=2025-06-19 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref> She also played the role of Mbali in ''The Queen''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tleane |first=Lebo |date=2021-04-13 |title=Sneak Peek! Candice Modiselle Makes Her Debut On The Queen |url=https://youthvillage.co.za/2021/04/sneak-peek-candice-modiselle-makes-her-debut-on-the-queen/ |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=Youth Village |language=en-US}}</ref>
In 2021 Modiselle made her Netflix debut on the dance-drama series ''JIVA!'' alongside Ayanda Daweti and her real life sister Bontle Modiselle.<ref>{{Cite web |title=WATCH {{!}} Candice Modiselle and Noxolo Dlamini talk all things JIVA! |url=https://www.news24.com/truelove/exclusive/watch-candice-modiselle-and-noxolo-dlamini-talk-all-things-jiva-20210625 |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref> She hosted a reality show in 2023 ''Bridesmaids'' and made her appearance in Disney short movie ''Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire'' as Alani.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Matlala |first=Keamogetswe |title=Candice Modiselle on hosting Battle of the Bridesmaids |url=https://www.news24.com/drum/celebs/news/candice-modiselle-on-hosting-battle-of-the-bridesmaids-20241023 |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=Meet your host Candice Modiselle on Battle of the Bridesmaids |url=https://dstv-fe-mzansimagic-prod.s3.us-east-1.amazonaws.com/mzansimagic/en-za/news/meet-your-host-candice-modiselle-on-battle-of-the-bridesmaids |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=Meet your host Candice Modiselle on Battle of the Bridesmaids |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Tleane |first=Lebo |date=2023-10-17 |title=After Failing to Bag A Major Scholarship Years Back Candice Modiselle Is Now A Host and Mentor With the Same Organization |url=https://youthvillage.co.za/2023/10/after-failing-to-bag-a-major-scholarship-years-back-candice-modiselle-is-now-a-host-and-mentor-with-the-same-organization/ |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=Youth Village |language=en-US}}</ref> She also starred in a Netflix short film ''Love, Sex and 30 Candles'' as Linda.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Thangevelo |first=Debashine |date=2006-01-31 |title=Bahumi Madisakwane and Candice Modiselle cast in ‘Homewrecker’ film-makers’ new film, ‘Love, Sex & 30’ |url=https://iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/entertainment/2023-08-04-bahumi-madisakwane-and-candice-modiselle-cast-in-homewrecker-film-makers-new-film-love-sex--30/ |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=IOL |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Maako |first=Compiled by Keitumetse |title=WATCH {{!}} New local Netflix film takes viewers on a heartfelt journey of friendship, and self-discovery |url=https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/film/watch-new-local-netflix-film-takes-viewers-on-a-heartfelt-journey-of-friendship-and-self-discovery-20230806-3 |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref> In 2024, she played two roles of Young Niala and Niala in ''Panda Bear in Africa''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mazibuko |first=Thobile |date=2025-06-25 |title=Candice Modiselle lands voice-over role animated movie, ‘Panda Bear in Africa’ |url=https://iol.co.za/sunday-tribune/entertainment/2024-06-21-candice-modiselle-lands-voice-over-role-animated-movie-panda-bear-in-africa/ |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=IOL |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Khulu |first=Ntombi |title=Candice Modiselle and 6 more stars who've booked international roles |url=https://www.news24.com/truelove/celebrity/candice-modiselle-and-6-more-stars-whove-booked-international-roles-20240625 |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref>
Through her career milestones as a presenter include hosting the first Forbes 30 under 30.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sibiya |first=Sibongumenzi |title=Candice Modiselle ready for BIG 30! |url=https://www.snl24.com/dailysun/celebs/tv-presenter-and-actress-candice-modiselle-ready-for-30s-20240518 |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=Daily Sun |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |title=2024 Forbes Under 30 Summit Africa |url=https://www.forbes.com/connect/event/2024-forbes-under-30-summit-africa/ |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=Forbes Connect |language=en}}</ref> She went on to host the 2022 South African Craft,<ref>{{Cite web |last=Content |first=Lwandile Bhengu {{!}} Partner |title=Full-circle moment for Candice Modiselle as she mentors arts scholarship hopefuls |url=https://www.news24.com/brandstory/partner-content/full-circle-moment-for-candice-modiselle-as-she-mentors-arts-scholarship-hopefuls-20231117-2 |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref> the 2022 Feather Awards and the South African Film and Television Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Malatsi |first=Lethabo |title=The Modiselle sisters to host the 15th annual Feather Awards SA - plus full list of nominees |url=https://www.news24.com/truelove/celebrity/the-modiselle-sisters-to-host-the-15th-annual-feather-awards-sa-plus-full-list-of-nominees-20231016 |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Selisho |first=Kaunda |date=2022-08-30 |title=Saftas hosts announced and Mpho Popps is on a roll |url=https://www.citizen.co.za/entertainment/saftas-hosts-announced-and-mpho-popps-is-on-a-roll/ |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=The Citizen |language=en}}</ref> She is the executive producer and host in a YouTube show namely ''The Five Minute Call Show''.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Tleane |first=Lebo |date=2022-08-31 |title=Candice Modiselle Gushes Over Her Upcoming Hosting Gig |url=https://youthvillage.co.za/2022/08/candice-modiselle-gushes-over-her-upcoming-hosting-gig/ |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=Youth Village |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Citation |last=Media |first=Brains Behind |title=In Conversation with Candice Modiselle: The Five Minute Call |url=https://iono.fm/e/1170568 |access-date=2025-07-09 |language=en}}</ref>
== Personal life == Modiselle is officially married to Sechaba Sello.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mdaka |first=Zintle |date=2025-03-24 |title=Candice Modiselle officially married |url=https://www.bona.co.za/entertainment/candice-modiselle-officially-married/ |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=Bona Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> The couple tied the knot in a private traditional wedding surrounded by family and close friends.<ref>{{Cite web |last=Kwazi |first=Thami |date=2025-03-24 |title=Candice Modiselle ties the knot in a stunning traditional wedding |url=https://www.citizen.co.za/entertainment/celebrity-news/and-the-two-shall-become-one-candice-modiselle-tied-the-knot/ |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=The Citizen |language=en}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=Manuel |first=Marilynn |title=From Jojo Robinson to Candice Modiselle, here's a roundup of Mzansi stars who said 'yes' |url=https://www.news24.com/life/relationships/weddings/from-jojo-robinson-to-candice-modiselle-heres-a-roundup-of-mzansi-stars-who-said-yes-20250331 |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=News24 |language=en-US}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=David |date=2025-03-21 |title='Cows delivered': Inside Candice Modiselle's traditional wedding (pictures) |url=https://iharare.com/inside-candice-modiselles-traditional-wedding-pictures/ |access-date=2025-06-20 |website=iHarare News |language=en-GB}}</ref>
== Filmography ==
===Films === {|class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Film !Role |- |2018 |''Impilo:The Scam'' |Naledi |- |2019 |''Generations'' |Lerato |- |2021 |''Jiva!'' |Vuyiswa |- |Rowspan=3|2023 |''The Queen'' |Mbali |- |''Kizazi Moto: Generation Fire'' |Alani |- |''Love, Sex and 30 Candles'' |Linda |- |2024 |''Panda Bear in Africa'' |{{ubl|Young Niala|Nial}} |- |}
===Television=== {|class="wikitable" |+ !Year !Television !Role |- |2019 |''Come Dine With Me South Africa'' |Rowspan=2|Herself |- |2024 |''Bridesmaids'' |- |}
==Awards and nominations== {| class="wikitable sortable" |- ! Year ! Association ! Category ! Nominated works ! Result ! Ref. |- | 2022 | Feather Awards | Fag Hag of the Year | ''Herself'' | {{Won}} |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Seemela |first=Masego |date=2022-11-11 |title="Candice Modiselle scoops 2022 Fag Hag of the Year award" |url=https://www.sowetanlive.co.za/s-mag/fashion-beauty/2022-11-11-candice-modiselle-scoops-2022-fag-hag-of-the-year-award/ |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=SowetanLive}}</ref> |- | 2023 | National TV and Film Awards SA | Best Actress | As Linda on '' Love, Sex and 30 Candles'' | {{Won}} | <ref>{{Cite web |title=All the National Film & TV Awards South Africa 2023 winners |url=https://www.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/97/243101.html |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=Bizcommunity |language=en}}</ref> |- | 2024 | Basadi in Music Awards | Music TV Show Presenter of the Year | ''Beatz and Rhymes'' season 1 | {{Nominated}} |<ref>{{Cite web |last=Mochele |first=Samantha |date=2024-07-05 |title=Bontle and Candice Modiselle nominated for the same award |url=https://www.bona.co.za/entertainment/bontle-and-candice-modiselle-nominated-for-the-same-award/ |access-date=2025-07-09 |website=Bona Magazine |language=en-US}}</ref> |- |}
== References == {{Reflist}}
== External links == *{{IMDb name|10944879}} *{{Instagram|candicemodiselle|Candice Modiselle}}
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{{DEFAULTSORT:Modiselle, Candice}} Category:South African film actresses Category:Living people Category:1994 births Category:University of Johannesburg alumni Category:South African television personalities Category:People from Johannesburg