Bridget Masinga
As one of the founding presenters on the hugely successful magazine show All Access, Bridget Masinga cemented her brand as one of South Africa’s leading entertainers. With an industry record that spans over a decade she has built a loyal fan base that transcends both age and race, she is a highly sought after presenter, actress, master of ceremonies and model. Bridget ‘s small screen personality is bigger than life and so is her acting talent. She is still applauded for her role in SA’s most watched and longest running soap Generations, in the character Zoë. also played the lead role as the conservative thinker; Theresa in SABC 1’s beach drama Bay of Plenty. The drama went on to win Best Ensemble Cast at the 2008 South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAS). By 2013 Bridget was already an established industry name and is often called on to take on challenging characters, including recurring roles on Mzansi Magic’s run-away success dramas Rockville and Isibaya. It is through her elegant and effortless TV presenting and hosting style that has endeared her most to many fans. Her repertoire of programming ranges from several shows on DSTV’s flagship urban teen channel Go!, M-nets popular quiz show Temptations SA and the M-net Movie Show. Bridget was also a critical part of the success formula on the award winning lifestyle show All Access, which aired on Mnet. She was part of the team that launched the property on a new channel Mzansi Magic when it moved after the first season, ushering in its runaway success.
Bridget Masinga has showcased for South Africa’s top designers including international design sensation Tom Ford. She has been a sought after face, representing many brands in both print and television advertising, since she first burst onto our screens as ‘the pit-bull in a skirt’ at the 2002 Miss SA pageant, where she nabbed the runner up title.Bridget was also a celebrity brand ambassador for Unilever’s newest lotion addition, Vaseline B3.
As a well-spoken and engaging spirit, Bridget Masinga has been master of ceremonies for countless corporate and private events including various high-end clients. Highlights include:the South African Embassy Democracy Celebration (Beijing, China) just to name one of many.
Her brand of big sisterly advice and trendy dress sense has endeared her to thousand’s of young women as a media role model for the new generation. Nominated in 2010 as a finalist in the G-Sport for Girls, Most Stylish Celebrity of the year, and named as one of Marie Claire’s Women Who Rock, it’s no wonder that Bridget Masinga’s star continues to rise as she is undoubtedly one of South Africa’s most valued media personalities.