Phuthi Nakene

Phuthi Nakene is a talented South African producer, actor, and entrepreneur who brings stories to life both in front of and behind the camera. With a Master of Fine Arts in Film Acting and a background in production, she knows exactly how to balance the creative heart of a project with the business side of filmmaking.

Many viewers know her work from hit Netflix projects like the young-adult comedy series "Miseducation" and the holiday feature "Disaster Holiday." She also helped shape popular local dramas like "Housekeepers." As an actress, she delivered powerful performances in acclaimed films like "The Suit" and "Vaya."

Today, she helps lead Burnt Onion Productions, driving the team to earn numerous SAFTA nominations. Dedicated to growing African cinema, Phuthi constantly collaborates with creators across the continent to share authentic, high-quality African stories with the rest of the world.