Jazzara Jaslyn is an award‑winning South African actress, writer, and director based in Cape Town. A graduate of the University of Cape Town’s Theatre and Performance program (2014), Jazzara has built a versatile career spanning international television, film, and elite stage productions.

She is widely recognized for her role as Miss Valentine in the second season of Netflix’s global hit, “One Piece.” Her television credits include starring as Jane Swann in the action‑thriller “Professionals” (alongside Brendan Fraser), Eliza Pendleton in HBO’s “Warrior,” and Miranda Hugo in the M‑Net drama “Lioness.” On stage, she has garnered acclaim for her performance as Alex Forrest in the adaptation of “Fatal Attraction.”

Beyond acting, Jazzara is a multi‑disciplinary creator. Her debut short film, “A Knowing” (2021), received nine international awards, followed by her 2026 project Strange Dance. A trained voice artist and dancer, she brings a physical and vocal precision to every character she inhabits.