Charlbi Dean

Charlbi Dean Kriek (5 February 1990 – 29 August 2022) was a South African actress. She is best known for her roles in the Spud film series (2010–2013), the superhero drama series Black Lightning (2018), and the Palme d'Or-winning dark comedy Triangle of Sadness (2022). Born on 5 February 1990, Dean began her career as a model at the age of 6, later signing with Alfa Model Management at 12. She pursued her education through homeschooling and attended Waterfront Theatre School in Cape Town. In 2008, Dean survived a car crash and took a break from her career to recover. She made her acting debut in 2010 and went on to achieve success in both film and television.