Jazzara Jaslyn
Jazzara Jaslyn | |
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 Jaslyn in 2026 | |
| Born | 8 November 1991 Cape Town, South Africa |
| Other name | Jazzara Pienaar |
| Alma mater | University of Cape Town |
| Years active | 2010–present |
Jazzara Pienaar (born 8 November 1991),[1] also known as Jazzara Jaslyn, is a South African actress. On television, she is known for her roles in the M-Net series League of Glory (2010) and Lioness (2021–2023), the Viaplay series Professionals (2020), the Max series Warrior (2023) and the Netflix series One Piece (2026).
Early life
Jaslyn was born in Cape Town, South Africa. She became interested in acting due to her mother taking her to a children's show. She initially intended to become an archaeologist before pursuing acting professionally. She graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Bachelor of Arts (BA) Honours in Theatre and Performance.[2]
Career
One of her earliest roles was playing Olympia in the musical teen film A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits[3] She had a recurring role on the action series Professionals portraying Jane Swann.[4] She had a main role as Miranda Hugo in the M-Net crime drama series Lioness.[5] She portrayed Eliza Pendleton in season 3 of the martial arts crime series Warrior.[6] She played the antogonist Miss Valentine in the Netflix series One Piece.[7][8][9] Outside of acting Jaslyn is also a director and her debut short film A Knowing received nine international awards. She followed this up with another film called Strange Dance released in 2026.[10]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Keys, Money, Phone | Alison | Short |
| 2016 | A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits | Olympia | |
| 2018 | Nobody Dies | Jogging Mom | |
| 2019 | This Country Is Lonely | Artist | Short |
| 2023 | Girl You Know It's True | Charlene | |
| 2024 | A Family Affair | Jessica | Short |
| A Knowing | Aella | Short | |
| 2025 | London Calling | Darya |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | League of Glory | Alison Grant | 11 episodes |
| 2017 | Origins: The Journey of Humankind | Bar Maid Daphne | Episode: "The Power of Money" |
| 2018 | Castle & Castle | Jessica | Episode: "#1.1" |
| Welcome to Murdertown | Shelly Nagel | Episode: "Buried Deep" | |
| 2020–2022 | Professionals | Jane Swann | 10 episodes |
| 2021–2023 | Lioness | Miranda Hugo | 11 episodes |
| 2023 | FDR | Alice Roosevelt | Episode: "Nothing to Fear" |
| Warrior | Eliza Pendleton | 5 episodes | |
| 2026 | One Piece | Miss Valentine | 4 episodes |
References
- ↑ "Jazzara Jaslyn". e-Talenta. Retrieved 6 January 2023.
- ↑ "The Permanent Rain Press Interview with Jazzara Jaslyn - One Piece Season 2. (Watch in HD)". thepermanentrainpress.com. March 2026. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
- ↑ "Jazzara Jaslyn". tonguetwisters.co.za. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
- ↑ "Episode 1x5official screen capture". moviestillsdb.com. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
- ↑ "Meet a Lioness you'll love in M-Net's DStv 101) new thriller". dstv.com. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
- ↑ "Warrior Season 3: HBO Max Martial Arts Drama Adds 10 More to Cast2". starrymag.com. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
- ↑ Guzana, Alulutho (19 April 2026). "Jazzara Jaslyn on her role as evil Miss Valentine in Netflix's live-action anime series One Piece". News24. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
- ↑ "David Dastmalchian, Jazzara Jaslyn, Camrus Johnson, and Daniel Lasker join One Piece season 2". cinemaexpress.com. 25 June 2024. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
- ↑ "One Piece Star Jazzara Jaslyn on Season 2, Miss Valentine & More". Bleeding Cool. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
- ↑ "All Sessions by Jazzara Jaslyn". comicconafrica.co.za. Retrieved 21 June 2026.
External links
- Jazzara Jaslyn at IMDb
- Jazzara Jaslyn at TVSA