Born on the 1 December 1997 this eight year old had no problem working with experienced professionals, from the director, actors and crew her charismatic persona stood out as not only a breath of fresh air but also inspiration that kept a smile on everyone faces.

This child prodigy will go far in the acting industry if she decides to take this career path. Ever cute Mapula Maimane is making her acting debut in "The Mamtsotsi Bird" where her character takes on an alternative malevolent personality. From the first day of her audition she blew away the director with her confidence and enthusiasm. Never having worked in the industry before, her young naturalism makes her a master at her young age, and her intelligence makes her a pleasure to work with.