Bridget Masinga Biography
South African born actress, Bridget Masinga, is well known as the host of Workzone 1 with Bridget Masinga on Jacaranda FM (formerly Jacaranda 94.2). She is also a television presenter, radio disc jockey and fashion model. As a model, she was 2nd runner-up in the 2002 Miss South Africa contest and a former face of Levi’s Jeans.
She is best known for her roles on the South African television shows Generations as Zoe and Bay of Plenty as well as for her work on radio. Masinga interviewed the Empire star Jussie Smollett for The B-Side on Kaya FM in December 2017.
Bridget Masinga Education
Bridget attended Addington Primary School. She was among the first learns after non-white scholars were allowed to learn in th school. Thereafter, she enrolled in Ridge Park College. Upon completion of her matric year, Bridget began studying towards a degree in Media Studies – at Boston Media House – however, due to a lack of finance had to cease pursuit of the degree, in her second year. Bridget is also pursuing a Bachelor of Arts; Government, Admin, and Development from the University of South Africa (UNISA).
Bridget Masinga Career
Television
Bridget moved to Johannesburg after completing the Miss South Africa reality show, where she continued to work with M-Net. Although the first season of Idols South Africa was tried unsuccessfully; the producer of the televised vocal competition (Gavin Wratten, who also led the Miss South Africa pageant) informed Bridget about a future project called Go! A television channel concentrated on young people to be broadcast on DStv.
After showing up on Go! For several years–in 2006 Masinga landed Zoe’s role on the iconic South African TV series Generations (aired on SABC 1 on weekdays nights).
She co-presented Temptation SA in the same year along with James Lennox (a game show that aired on M-Net and was again directed by Gavin Wratten) and made a cameo appearance on e.tv’s Backstage-another hit South African TV series.
In 2007, Bridget signed on to star as Theresa Nyawose on the television series, Bay of Plenty – which aired on SABC 1 in 2008. The series ran for one season and went on to do exceptionally well for the channel; with the show being awarded Best Ensemble Cast at the 2008 South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAS).
Bridget started hosting The M-Net Movie Show after appearing on Bay of Plenty in 2009 (directed by Elana Afrika–Bredenkamp, it was broadcast on the M-Net Movies Channel as a weekly special). Simultaneously, Bridget entered both the SuperSport team and M-Net’s All Access in the same year; continuing to operate well into 2012 with both channels.
Between 2011 and 2012–Masinga hosted The Road to Miss SA (a reality TV series broadcast on Mzansi Magic)’s 1st and 2nd season.
Bridget landed a featured role in the first season of Mzansi Magic’s Rockville (in 2013) – where she played a young prostitute. In the same year, she also made a cameo appearance in Isibaya (another series which aired on Mzansi Magic) as an attorney, Ms. Masinga. In 2015, Bridget competed (as one of the ten celebrity contestants) on the eighth season, of Strictly Come Dancing – which aired Friday nights on SABC 3.
Bridget Masinga Radio
Bridget entered YFM in 2005 (at the age of 24), hosting The Elevator–a graveyard slot that was broadcast before the breakfast show on weekdays evenings. She started presenting Bridget on Y in 2007, which was broadcast from 12 PM to 3 PM on weekends. She defines her weekend slot as a music-driven show, lifestyle show and formatted magazine where entertainment was devoted on Saturdays and Sundays.
As far as the show is concerned, Bridget mentions the feature Young, Black and Fabulous (where she would introduce young vibrant black South Africans to listeners) as a favorite. She made the choice to leave YFM in 2010, explaining that the willingness to concentrate on furthering her research and creating a manufacturing firm led to the choice. She was replaced by Dineo Ranaka after leaving the show.
Bridget returned to radio – in 2011 – presenting revolving slots (weekend mornings from 4 AM – 7 AM and Sunday evenings from 9 PM – 12 PM) on 947 (formerly 94.7 Highveld Stereo). From August 2015 – August 2016, she hosted the Workzone 1 with Bridget Masinga on Jacaranda FM (formerly Jacaranda 94.2).
Bridget Masinga Age
Bridget Masinga was born on February 26, 1981, in Durban, South Africa. She celebrates her birthday on September 24th every year.
Bridget Masinga Family
Parents
Bridget was born to parents Elvis Jabulani Masinga (father) and Patricia Zodwa Roberson (mother). Her parents divorced relatively early in her childhood.
Bridget Masinga Husband
Bridget got married in 2009 to Thabiso Khati but the two divorced in April 2015. She said that she got a renewed sense of self and “remembered the woman I almost lost in my attempt to be a ‘good wife’ and discovered the woman I am”.
Children
Masing has suffered three miscarriages and described the experience as a “heartbreaking trial” with many dark moments. She has no children yet.
Bridget Masinga Body Measurements
- Height: 5ft 7in'(1.74 Meters)
- Weight: Not Available
- Shoe Size: 4
- Body Shape: Not Available
- Hair Colour: Black
- Eye Colour: Brown Eyes
Bridget Masinga Net Worth
Working as an actress and television personality, there is no doubt Masinga earns a good salary and has been able to accumulate good net worth. However, her exact net worth has not yet been revealed but the information will be updated as soon as it is available.
Bridget Masinga Miss South Africa
Bridget signed to Fork Models in 1997, at the age of 16, where she started to participate in Durban Fashion Week likes and leading campaigns for MTN Africa, Edgars South Africa, and Levi’s Jeans.
In 2002, a 21-year-old Bridget competed on the Miss South Africa pageant (the year M-Net made the decision to implement a 4 episode reality formatted show as a build-up to the live finale), placing 3rd as the 2nd runner up; and ultimately citing her involvement in the pageant as the beginning of her career as well as what would become a long-standing relationship with M-Net.
Frequently Asked Questions About Bridget Masinga
Who is Bridget Masinga?
Masinga is one of South Africa’s best-known and loved actress.
How old is Masinga?
Masinga is 38 years old as of 2019. She was born in 1981.
How tall is Masinga?
Masinga stands at a height of 5ft” 7in’
Is Masinga married?
Masinga was married to Thabiso Khati in 2009 and divorced later in April 2015.
How much is Masinga’s worth?
Not known.
How much does Masinga make?
Not known.
Where does Masinga live?
Masinga resides in Johannesburg, South Africa.
Is Masinga dead or alive?
Bridget Masinga is still alive and in good health.
Where is Masinga now?
Not known.
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