Mishqah Parthiephal (born 21 September 1989) is a South African actress, model and filmmaker. After her first film role in ''

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'' (2010), she primarily worked in television and advertising until 2015. She starred in the CTV and

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series ''

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Early life

Born and raised in Verulam, just north of

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, Parthiepal is Hindu of Indian descent. She attended Durban Girls' High School. She studied drama and media at the

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before moving to Johannesburg.

Personal life

Parthiephal gave birth to a son, Jude, in 2022. She currently resides in the USA.

Filmography

Film

Television

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Parthiephal, Mishqah Living people 1989 births 21st-century South African actresses Actresses from Durban South African people of Indian descent South African people of Malay descent South African Muslims University of KwaZulu-Natal alumni Alumni of Durban Girls' High School