Catch Carishma in Lucky Fish
She has since become a familiar face in South African film and TV.
Former South Coaster Carishma Basday stars in new film, Lucky Fish, which premiered at the Durban International Film Festival recently and has now hit the big screen.
It’s a family comedy about a down-and-out sardine canning factory owner who decides to sponsor a beauty contest to increase sales. Why would anyone want to win the title of Miss Pillay Pilchards? Best to watch and find out!
Carishma, who hails from Port Shepstone, has made a name for herself in the film industry over the years. While at Port Shepstone High, she considered pursuing a career in the veterinary field, but felt she couldn’t handle it when animals died. Everything changed when drama teacher Anita Schonauer entered the picture. Carishma had always loved the spotlight, but under Anita’s guidance, she began to see acting not just as a passion, but as a real path forward.
After school she moved to Cape Town to study acting. She has since become a familiar face in South African film and TV, starring in Deep End, Material, 31 Million Reasons, and hosting the SABC lifestyle show Mela.
She has recently became an ambassador for animal foundation FourPaws. While she didn’t follow her initial career path of being a vet, she has always had a love for animals.
Carishma is remarkably well rounded. She’s a 500-hour certified yoga instructor, successful actress, lifestyle influencer, mom and wife.
How does she balance it all: “Honestly, I don’t know,” she laughed, before giving credit to an incredible support system around her.
“Life is full of glass and plastic balls, it’s important to know which balls to drop.”
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