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Lamiez started her career as an underground disc jockey while learning and mastering the art of mixing in 2010. She started her career in high school by guest presenting on a show called ”KMTV” on [[Soweto TV]] and later emerged as the host for the South African lifestyle show ”Living The Dream” which aired on Tshwane TV.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/5-things-you-may-not-have-known-about-dj-lamiez-holworthy/ |title= 5 Things You May Not Have Known About DJ Lamiez Holworthy |work= zkhiphani.co.za |date= 24 June 2020 |accessdate=10 January 2022}}</ref> She has revealed that she almost left the entertainment industry after an accident during her audition where her car was vandalized and her deejay equipment was stolen. After seven years, she landed her biggest role on [[SABC 1]]’s ”Live Amp”.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.timeslive.co.za/amp/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2021-11-16-lamiez-holworthy-on-how-liveamp-changed-her–how-she-changed-others/ |title= Lamiez Holworthy on how LiveAMP changed her & how she changed others |work= timeslive.co.za |accessdate=10 January 2022}}</ref> |
Lamiez started her career as an underground disc jockey while learning and mastering the art of mixing in 2010. She started her career in high school by guest presenting on a show called ”KMTV” on [[Soweto TV]] and later emerged as the host for the South African lifestyle show ”Living The Dream” which aired on Tshwane TV.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/5-things-you-may-not-have-known-about-dj-lamiez-holworthy/ |title= 5 Things You May Not Have Known About DJ Lamiez Holworthy |work= zkhiphani.co.za |date= 24 June 2020 |accessdate=10 January 2022}}</ref> She has revealed that she almost left the entertainment industry after an accident during her audition where her car was vandalized and her deejay equipment was stolen. After seven years, she landed her biggest role on [[SABC 1]]’s ”Live Amp”.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.timeslive.co.za/amp/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2021-11-16-lamiez-holworthy-on-how-liveamp-changed-her–how-she-changed-others/ |title= Lamiez Holworthy on how LiveAMP changed her & how she changed others |work= timeslive.co.za |accessdate=10 January 2022}}</ref> |
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She’s known as the official full-time DJ for [[Sun City (South Africa)|Sun City Resort]] and the official [[Miss South Africa]] DJ for the past two years. In April 2021, she became the co-host of the [[Metro FM]] dance show, Penthouse Session alongside South African DJ and presenter Lulo |
She’s known as the official full-time DJ for [[Sun City (South Africa)|Sun City Resort]] and the official [[Miss South Africa]] DJ for the past two years. In April 2021, she became the co-host of the [[Metro FM]] dance show, Penthouse Session alongside South African DJ and presenter Lulo .<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.news24.com/amp/drum/celebs/news/dj-lamiez-joins-metro-fm-20210406 |title= DJ Lamiez joins Metro FM |work= news24.com |accessdate=10 January 2022}}</ref> In July 2021, she was the presenter of the [[27th South African Music Awards]].<ref>{{cite web|url= https://m.bizcommunity.com/Article/196/480/218399.html |title= Sama27 announces performers and presenters |work= bizcommunity.com |accessdate=10 January 2022}}</ref> |
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===Music=== |
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In August 2021, she released her debut single, “Sthokoze”, which features the Lowkeys and Drip Gogo.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/newmusicfridays-lamiez-holworthy-releases-her-official-debut-single-sthokoze/ |title= Lamiez Holworthy Releases Her Official Debut Single, “Sthokoze” |work= zkhiphani.co.za |date= 6 August 2021 |accessdate=10 January 2022}}</ref> Later that year she was nominated for Best Amapiano Female DJ Act at the South African Amapiano Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://trace.tv/people/sa-amapiano-music-awards-2021-congratulations-winners/amp/ |title= SA AMAPIANO MUSIC AWARDS 2021: CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS |work= trace.tv |accessdate=10 January 2022}}</ref> |
In August 2021, she released her debut single, “Sthokoze”, which features the Lowkeys and Drip Gogo.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.zkhiphani.co.za/newmusicfridays-lamiez-holworthy-releases-her-official-debut-single-sthokoze/ |title= Lamiez Holworthy Releases Her Official Debut Single, “Sthokoze” |work= zkhiphani.co.za |date= 6 August 2021 |accessdate=10 January 2022}}</ref> Later that year she was nominated for Best Amapiano Female DJ Act at the South African Amapiano Awards.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://trace.tv/people/sa-amapiano-music-awards-2021-congratulations-winners/amp/ |title= SA AMAPIANO MUSIC AWARDS 2021: CONGRATULATIONS TO THE WINNERS |work= trace.tv |accessdate=10 January 2022}}</ref> |
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===Philanthropy=== |
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She started her own philanthropic foundation, the Lamiez Holworthy Foundation. The foundation provides aid for orphanages and safe houses for abused, abandoned HIV infected and affected children. The foundation also focusses on funding students from disadvantaged backgrounds with study materials, financial aid and sponsors.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.iol.co.za/amp/entertainment/celebrity-news/local/dj-lamiez-holworthy-foundation-builds-new-orphanage-in-tshwane-a6f90517-e8a7-42b4-b652-a8e5d2749502 |title= DJ Lamiez Holworthy Foundation builds new orphanage in Tshwane |work= iol.co.za |accessdate=10 January 2022}}</ref> |
She started her own philanthropic foundation, the Lamiez Holworthy Foundation. The foundation provides aid for orphanages and safe houses for abused, abandoned HIV infected and affected children. The foundation also focusses on funding students from disadvantaged backgrounds with study materials, financial aid and sponsors.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.iol.co.za/amp/entertainment/celebrity-news/local/dj-lamiez-holworthy-foundation-builds-new-orphanage-in-tshwane-a6f90517-e8a7-42b4-b652-a8e5d2749502 |title= DJ Lamiez Holworthy Foundation builds new orphanage in Tshwane |work= iol.co.za |accessdate=10 January 2022}}</ref> |
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In October 2021, she was honoured at the South African Heroines Awards for her philanthropic work.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/amp/lifestyle/entertainment/2021-10-18-lamiez-holworthy-gets-honoured-thank-you-for-reminding-me-why-i-do-what-i-do/ |title= Lamiez Holworthy gets honoured: ‘Thank you for reminding me why I do what I do’ |work= dispatchlive.co.za |accessdate=10 January 2022}}</ref> |
In October 2021, she was honoured at the South African Heroines Awards for her philanthropic work.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.dispatchlive.co.za/amp/lifestyle/entertainment/2021-10-18-lamiez-holworthy-gets-honoured-thank-you-for-reminding-me-why-i-do-what-i-do/ |title= Lamiez Holworthy gets honoured: ‘Thank you for reminding me why I do what I do’ |work= dispatchlive.co.za |accessdate=10 January 2022}}</ref> |
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==Personal life== |
==Personal life== |
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She is married to South Africa rapper [[Khuli Chana]] and is a |
She is married to South Africa rapper [[Khuli Chana]] and is a to Khuli’s daughter who he had before their marriage.<ref>{{cite web|url= https://www.news24.com/amp/drum/celebs/news/khuli-chana-and-lamiez-holworthy-on-the-year-that-was-and-their-plans-for-the-holiday-season-20211202 |title= Khuli Chana and Lamiez Holworthy on the year that was and their plans for the holiday season |work= news24.com |accessdate=10 January 2022}}</ref> |
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==Awards and nominations== |
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South African DJ, television personality and radio presenter
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Lamiez Mischa Miriam Holworthy 12 June 1992 |
| Education | Laudium Secondary School Boston Media House |
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| Years active | 2010–present |
| Spouse | [1][2] |
| Musical career | |
| Origin | Gauteng, South Africa |
| Genres | Hip hop, House, Amapiano |
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Lamiez Mischa Miriam Holworthy-Morule (née Holworthy; born 12 June 1992),[3] is a South African DJ, television personality, radio presenter, record producer, businesswoman and philanthropist. She is best known for hosting the SABC 1 music show, Live AMP.
Early life and education
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Lamiez Holworthy was born on 12 June 1992 in Eersterust, and grew up in Laudium. She attended Andrew Anthony Primary, then, Sunnyside Primary and later on, Kwaggasrand Primary.[4] She also attended Pro Arte Alphen Park from grade 8 to 9. In 2009, she matriculated from Laudium secondary, and then went on to study media at the Boston media house in 2012.[5]
Lamiez started her career as an underground disc jockey while learning and mastering the art of mixing in 2010. She started her career in high school by guest presenting on a show called KMTV on Soweto TV and later emerged as the host for the South African lifestyle show Living The Dream which aired on Tshwane TV.[6] She has revealed that she almost left the entertainment industry after an accident during her audition where her car was vandalized, and her deejay equipment was stolen. After seven years, she landed her biggest role on SABC 1’s Live Amp.[7]
She’s known as the official full-time DJ for Sun City Resort and the official Miss South Africa DJ for the past two years. In April 2021, she became the co-host of the Metro FM dance show, Penthouse Session alongside South African DJ and presenter Lulo Café.[8] In July 2021, she was the presenter of the 27th South African Music Awards.[9]
In August 2021, she released her debut single, “Sthokoze”, which features the Lowkeys and Drip Gogo.[10] Later that year, she was nominated for Best Amapiano Female DJ Act at the South African Amapiano Awards.[11]
She started her own philanthropic foundation, the Lamiez Holworthy Foundation. The foundation provides aid for orphanages and safe houses for abused, abandoned HIV infected and affected children. The foundation also focusses on funding students from disadvantaged backgrounds with study materials, financial aid and sponsors.[12]
In October 2021, she was honoured at the South African Heroines Awards for her philanthropic work.[13]
She is married to South Africa rapper Khuli Chana and is a stepmother to Khuli’s daughter, who he had before their marriage.[14]
Awards and nominations
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