Rami Chuene, the multifaceted South African actress, singer, and author, has navigated her romantic life with both public visibility and a strong sense of personal conviction. While her career has seen her shine in numerous roles, her most significant and publicly documented romantic journey revolves around her marriage to fellow entertainer, Tsepo Desando.
Chuene and Tsepo Desando, an actor, producer, and director, met when she was quite young. She was reportedly drawn to his quiet nature. After a courtship of approximately six months, the couple decided to marry. While the exact wedding date is not widely publicized, their union lasted for several years, during which they welcomed three daughters: Kefiloe Chuene, Nthateng Chuene, and Botshelo Chuene. Rami had her first daughter, Kefiloe, at the age of 19, and Nthateng at 21, indicating their marriage spanned a considerable period of her early adulthood and career rise.
Their marriage, however, was not without its challenges. According to Chuene herself, the couple faced significant financial difficulties, including going bankrupt twice and having their house and car repossessed. She also expressed feeling a lack of support from Desando, which contributed to her growing unhappiness in the union. Despite these struggles, their relationship was a public one, given their respective careers in the entertainment industry.
After years of marriage, Rami Chuene and Tsepo Desando ultimately divorced in 2013. Chuene has been remarkably open about the separation, famously stating that getting divorced was one of the best decisions she ever made. She has spoken about how her church at the time questioned her faith and sidelined her for seeking a divorce, leading her to leave the church and embrace a new, thriving chapter of her life. Her candor about the difficulties and the eventual liberation post-divorce has resonated with many of her followers.
Following her divorce from Tsepo Desando, Rami Chuene has maintained a single status, focusing on her career, her daughters, and her personal growth. She has frequently expressed a profound belief in love, stating, "I love love. And at the moment, I’m in love with life." This outlook highlights her positive and self-sufficient approach to romance after a challenging marriage.
In September 2021, Chuene briefly created a stir on social media when she posted a picture of herself in a wedding gown, implying she had secretly tied the knot. This playful post, however, turned out to be a well-executed prank, demonstrating her sense of humor and her ability to engage with her audience. It also underscored the public's continued interest in her romantic life, even years after her divorce.
As of recent reports, Rami Chuene remains unattached in a romantic partnership, choosing instead to channel her energy into her diverse professional endeavors and her role as a mother. Her journey reflects a personal evolution, moving from a publicly challenging marriage to a place of self-love and contentment, proving that for her, being "in love with life" is the most fulfilling relationship of all.