Born Perlé van Schalkwyk, into a strict Jehovah Witness family, after studying drama at Stellenbosch University, Perlé quickly realises that acting is not going to buy her that house on the hill. And so erotic dancing and stripping becomes her modus operandi and Gi Gi is born. Tales of drugs, murder and porn lace her fascinating life, along with stories of courage and cunning in the sexist underworld. Gi Gi is a true survivor. Ultimately, this bare all memoir will both titillate and inspire.
Circa l’autore
Perle van Schalkwyk was born in Paarl to a family of Jehovah’s Witnesseses. After studying drama at Stellenbosch University, she renamed herself Gi Gi to become one of SA’s most famous erotic dancers. She won Celebrity Survivor in 2010. performed in “Nipple Caps and G-strings” from 2000 to 2010 and is also the co-owner of the Lollipop Lounge.