Lerato Moloi Biography, Net Worth, Wikipedia, Age, Husband, Children, Family, Parents, Height
Lerato Moloi is a famous fashion model from South Africa. She became the first black face to represent the brand Elizabeth Arden. Moloi initially showed interest in psychology, but she became passionate about modeling after visiting a modeling agency with her mother and sister. At age 17, Moloi began her modeling career and had her first shoot for Elle Magazine.
The following information on Lerato Moloi’s Biography, Net Worth, Age, Family, Parents, Siblings, Instagram, Twitter, Boyfriend, Husband and Nationality is all you need to know.
Lerato Moloi Wiki
| Real Name: | Lerato Zah Moloi |
| Age: | 37 years |
| Date of Birth: | 13th January 1985 |
| Nationality: | South African |
| Height: | 5 feet 4 inches. |
| Husband: | Divorced |
| Occupation: | Fashion Model, Entrepreneur, Actress, Television Producer |
| Net Worth: | $200,000 |
Lerato Moloi Biography
Lerato Zah Moloi (born 13th January 1985) is a South African fashion model who, in 2009, became the first black face for the cosmetics brand Elizabeth Arden. Initially, Moloi had been interested in psychology, but after visiting a modeling agency with her mother and younger sister, she became interested in modeling.
Lerato Moloi Age
Lerato was born in Limpopo, South Africa, on 13th January 1985. She celebrated her 37th birthday on January 13th, 2022.
Lerato Moloi Parents (Father & Mother)
Lerato Moloi is the daughter of famous South African actress Candy Moloi. In many interviews, Lerato has acknowledged her mom, the veteran actress, to be a significant influence on her life and career. Candy Moloi passed away in July 2020. Candy starred alongside her daughter on the hit show “Muvhango.” Her death was sudden and came as a shock to everyone in South Africa. There were no shared details about it.
There is not much information about Lerato Moloi’s father. He is late now. She paid homage to him on the 12th anniversary of his death in 2021.
Lerato Moloi Career
Lerato Moloi modeling career officially began at the age of 17 and her first professional photo shoot was for Elle Magazine.
Controversy erupted in 2000 when a New York modeling agency told Moloi that she needed to lose weight before modeling. The incident sparked international debate over the use of underweight models in the Fashion Industry.
Moloi told BBC News, “Young girls in Africa are increasingly concerned with being thin-the more exposed we are to western media-the more we buy into”. In 2002, she participated in the M-Net Face of Africa pageant and became a finalist.
Moloi modeled for Elizabeth Arden’s “Eight Hour Cream”skin care line. As the first black face for Elizabeth Arden, Moloi has stated that she wants to dispel the myth that UV protection is not essential for women of color.
Moloi was a contestant on Celebrity MasterChef South Africa in 2015.
In July 2020, Moloi was reportedly arrested for being in contempt of court after she refused to remove a tweet in which she alleged she had been s#xually assaulted by three men, one of whom she named was comedian Mongezi “Tol Ass Mo” Ngcobondwane. Ngcobondwane reportedly took legal action and she was ordered by the court to remove the tweet. On 19 June she had tweeted: “Moment’s ago, I’ve just signed for & received the lawyer’s letters of demand, interim protection order; etc, from the man that raped me in 2014. I am still not afraid! I will not go silent!”.
Lerato Moloi Husband
Moloi was married to Sibusiso Hlatshwayo, her longtime boyfriend from high school, for a year before their divorce in 2011. She has 1 child with him, Muhle, born in 2010, and her eldest child from a previous relationship, is Keoratile.
Lerato Moloi Children
Lerato Zah Moloi has a son named Prince Mashawana, popular known as Super Mash.
Lerato Moloi Net Worth
Lerato Moloi has an estimated net worth of $200,000. She is a famous fashion model from South Africa.