Jeannie D Biography: Awards, Partner, Films, Height, Ethnicity, Age, Net Worth, Siblings, Parents

Jeannie D, born Jeannie De Gouveia, is a South African television presenter, radio DJ and actress who first drew national attention with her evening show on Good Hope FM.

Her move from radio to television in 2006 saw her become one of the faces of Top Billing, travelling the world and conducting interviews with international stars such as Bono and Leonardo DiCaprio.

Profile

• Full name: Jeannie De Gouveia
• Nickname: Jeannie D
• Date of birth: April 13, 1982
• Age: 43 years old
• Gender: Female
• Place of birth: Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa
• State of origin: Gauteng
• Nationality: South African
• Profession: Television presenter, radio DJ, actress
• Height: 5 ft 6 in (170 cm)
• Parents: Antonio De Gouveia (father), Linda Mendes (mother)
• Siblings: One brother, one sister
• Spouse: Brandon Bekker
• Children: N/A
• Relationship status: Married
• Religion: Christian
• Ethnicity: Caucasian
• Net worth: US$650,000

Early Life and Education

Jeannie De Gouveia is now 43 43 years old. She was born on April 13, 1982, in Johannesburg, Gauteng, to Antonio De Gouveia and Linda Mendes, and raised alongside an older brother and younger sister in a close-knit household. From the age of twelve, she attended auditions at the National School of the Arts in Johannesburg, where she honed her acting and vocal skills.

After completing her primary education at Colin Mann Primary School, she enrolled at the University of the Witwatersrand (now the University of Johannesburg), graduating in 2003 with a Bachelor of Arts in Communication.

During her university years, she volunteered at the campus radio station, winning the Miss RAU competition in 2002, an early indicator of the media career that lay ahead of her.

Personal Life

Jeannie D. and businessman Brandon Bekker exchanged vows in an intimate rooftop ceremony overlooking Cape Town on January 26, surrounded by close family and friends. Before her marriage, she was in a relationship with Brennan Wright. The couple does not have children.

Career

Her professional journey began at Rau Radio soon after graduation, where she started on the graveyard shift before winning her primetime slot as host of The Jeannie D Show on Good Hope FM from 2004 to 2006. In September 2006, she left radio to join Top Billing as a full-time presenter, travelling internationally to produce lifestyle and celebrity interviews.

She later co-presented Top Travel, the show’s sister series, and went on to host SABC 3’s Afternoon Express, as well as various travel programmes on DStv. In 2015, she appeared on the second season of South Africa’s Strictly Come Dancing.

Awards

• Miss RAU Competition Winner 2002

Net worth

Jeannie D’s net worth is estimated at US$650,000, accrued through her work as a radio DJ, television presenter and brand ambassador for lifestyle and travel projects.

Social Media

• Instagram: @iamjeannied
• X: @jeannieous