South African actress Terry Pheto, who starred in the 2006 Best Foreign Film Oscar-winning movie Tsotsi, is the new spokesperson for L’Oreal Paris.

Pheto was obviously excited with this opportunity and said it was “an honour” to endorse the brand, more so since it promoted ethnic beauty.

“There aren’t many companies that have developed a range especially for African women,” said the 27-year-old newsmaker. “I think branding for me or any actress is essential; the brand and products you are promoting is very important.”

“This is really a great opportunity for me as an actress and a person,” she added. “It is very exciting, I will get to meet talented people like Beyoncé and Jane Fonda, and just to be associated with them is truly a dream come true for me.”

With this Pheto will follow in L’Oreal roster of famous beauties such as beauties like Scarlett Johansson, Halle Berry, Andie McDowell, Aishwarya Rai, Beyonce, Pierce Brosnan, Claudia Schiffer and Jane Fonda.

Pheto is especially proud of “this endorsement deal (which) is history in the making”, since it’s the first time L’Oreal is launching a product unique to dark skins.

Pheto will endorse L’Oreal’s new product aimed at the dark skin – the Even Perfect Skin Care range.