Tumi Morake

Biography

Tumi Morake relocated to Johannesburg from the North West in order to follow her passion for the Arts. She studied Drama at Wits from 2000 to 2003 which launched her into her first job travelling with AREPP Theatre Life, a touring educational theatre company, working across South Africa. After paying her dues on the road, in 2005 Tumi arrived back in Johannesburg with her heart set on making a name for herself in the comedy world. Breaking out in 2006 Tumi is one of the most successful female comedians and highly sort after on the commercial and corporate circuit. She has since become a household name having appeared in wellknown prime time television dramas and films over the years.