This Body Works For Me S1-2
Made in South Africa
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.
Meet the cast

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.

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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MaBlerh to host This Body Works For Me Season 2 reunion
In January 2024, the reunion special of This Body Works For Me will land on Showmax, hosted by media personality MaBlerh.
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This Body Works For Me S2
This Body Works For Me explores the lives of seven women in the South African adult entertainment industry, letting us in on their family dynamics, relationships, hustles, and careers.
This Body Works For Me to return for Season 2
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.
Sol Phenduka to host This Body Works For Me reunion
After a jaw-dropping season that ended on a cliff-hanger, This Body Works For Me wraps up with a reunion hosted by Sol Phenduka to stream from 8 March 2023.
Interview: This Body Works For Me – Gina
This Body Works For Me cast member Gina talks about her journey as an exotic dancer and her aspiration to become a DJ.
Interview: This Body Works For Me – Bubbly
A focused queen, ready to make a name for herself as an entrepreneur, former exotic dancer Bubbly talks about wanting more for herself.
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