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This Body Works For Me goes behind the scenes of South Africa’s thriving adult entertainment industry. S1 and S2 is now streaming.

This Body Works For Me follows the lives of seven South African women working in the adult entertainment industry.

We get an authentic insight into the choices, circumstances, and challenges that have led these women into this world. Explore how they confidently embrace and navigate their daily hustle of making money using their bodies while working on their dreams and staying connected with their loved ones.

All episodes of Season 1-2 , including the reunion specials, are now streaming.

In Season 2, returning cast members Bubbly, Gina, Primadonna and Wandi are joined by new cast members Diamond, Dione Xanthe and Lebo.

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Primadonna

Primadonna is a super-confident exotic dancer and aspiring rap artist.

Wandi

Wandi is an OnlyFans content creator and sugar baby.

Gina

Gina is an exotic dancer and aspiring DJ.

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Dione

You might recognise Dione as Xoli's friend from Season 1!

Lebo

"There is representation and I feel like audiences will be able to see themselves in each one of us."

Diamond

“I do not feel the pressure to change myself to fit in; I am me, and that is enough.”

Bubbly

Bubbly is a former exotic dancer and founder of Coochie Care spa.

Samke

Samke is a Twitter and OnlyFans star.  

Nelly

Nelly is a musician and exotic dancer.

Xoli

Xoli is the self-proclaimed “biggest porn star in Africa”.

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Bubbly, Gina, Primadonna and Wandi return for the new season of This Body Works For Me, along with three new cast members. Only on Showmax, from 22 August 2023.

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