Lerato Mvelase is an award-winning South African actress whose career spans theatre, television and film, with more than two decades of memorable performances. She first made her mark as Katlego in SABC1’s acclaimed drama Home Affairs, a breakthrough role that earned her international recognition, including an International Emmy nomination.

From Society and Backstage to Shreds & Dreams, Isibaya, The Estate and Netflix’s Justice Served, Mvelase has consistently brought emotional depth and versatility to her characters. Her portrayal of Mampho Mashaba in Justice Served earned her the 2023 SAFTA Golden Horn for Best Actress in a TV Drama. More recently, she has appeared in shows like Icala, Yoh! Christmas, Mabaso Family Reunion, The Wife, Marked and she just stepped into the role of Londiwe in e.tv’s eGagasini: Waves of Change, continuing to explore complex women and compelling family dynamics on screen. She is the sister of rapper and television presenter ProVerb.