Research suggests that happiness can contribute to weight gain, but not directly. When we’re happy, we tend to indulge in comfort foods and socialize more, leading to increased calorie consumption. Happiness can reduce stress, which may lead to increased levels of the hormone ghrelin, stimulating appetite. However, it’s essential to note that this weight gain is often associated with a healthier relationship with food and a more balanced lifestyle. Happy individuals may also be more likely to engage in physical activities, offsetting potential weight gain. A balanced approach to happiness and health is key.
Amanda Manku is a South African actress, presenter, and sportscaster born on the 9th of August 1991. She is best known for playing the principal’s daughter, Elizabeth, in Skeem Saam. Manku appeared as the presenter of the SABC Education youth series Matrics Uploaded. She also hosted the children’s programming block YOTV. Amanda Manku was originally born in Limpopo, South Africa. She has four younger siblings and has always dreamed of being in the media industry.
When she was still a child the actress moved to Newlands, Johannesburg. Her mother worked as a health worker. Her parents enrolled her at Dowling Avenue Primary School in Westbury. She later attended Hoërskool Die Burger in Roodepoort. She holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Motion Picture from AFDA.
As a television presenter and actress, Amanda has made many appearances. Among her notable roles is playing the principal’s daughter, Elizabeth “Lizzy” Thobakgale, in Skeem Saam. She debuted on the SABC1 drama series Skeem Saam in 2013. Manku presented the SABC Education youth series Matrics Uploaded. She also handled the children’s programming block YOTV.
Her first television appearance was as a sixteen-year-old talk show host for Soweto TV. The television personality has also presented YOTV, Matrics Uploaded, and Geleza Nathi. She landed a role in Skeem Saam as a final-year student at AFDA. Her favorite actors are Sello Maake ka-Ncube, Shoki Sebotsane, and Thandie Newton. Her favorite shows are Skeem Saam and Zone 14.
