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Pearl Elizabeth Amini Hart (born 20th December 1984), also known as Pearl Cardy, is a Nigerian television presenter, radio personality , producer , and model. She has been cited as one of the sexiest Disk jockey’s in Nigeria, and is deemed to be controversial by some. In 2008, while studying Geography and Regional Planning at the University of Lagos, Pearl Cardy went for the Soundcity VJ search and and emerged amongst the top eight finalists out of over five thousand contestants.

Pearl was an Exquisite Lady of the Year (ELOY Awards) nominee for Best TV Presenter in 2012, and in 2015, she was among the nominees for the sexiest on-air personality – female, in the Nigerian Broadcasters merit award. She also served as Youth Ambassador in 2016 for Etisalat Nigeria, now known as 9mobile.

Early Life
Pearl was born in Lagos, Nigeria. Her mother, Tessy Abimbola Hart is a caterer and her father Sir Malachi Hart is a UAC Foods, Nigeria retiree and a Nollywood actor who recently featured in the TV Series, Lekki Wives. She has four siblings- two sisters and two brothers.

Pearl had her Primary Education at Saint Catherine’s Model School, where she was a member of the school band. She was also a member of the Girls Guide as well as the school's debate team.

In 1996, she began her Secondary Education at Our Lady of Apostles, Yaba. In 1998, featured in a few Nollywood movies, and after graduating in 2001, she ventured into modeling until 2005 when she gained admission into the University.

Career
Acting

Pearl Cardy has featured in Nigerian home-videos like Kids At War, Big Time Chicks and Silver Spoon.

Modeling

Pearl Cardy featured in the Juice Magazine as a Fashion Model.

TV & Radio Presenter/ Producer

Pearl Cardy featured as a Presenter on Soundcity TV alongside Denrele Edun in 2008. She produced and presented on the shows- Owambe and Rap Attack, as well as City Divas , Top10 USA , Top10 South Africa and Soundcity’s flagship show, Top 10 Nigeria.

In 2016, Pearl Cardy began radio presenting on Soundcity Radio 98.5fm, hosting the weekend primetime show - The Weekend Central ; till date.

Events & Red Carpets


 * Guinness Colorful World of More (2013)
 * Nigerian Entertainment Awards (NEA) New York (Red Carpet 2013)
 * Snap launch Abuja & PortHarcourt (Hype 2013)
 * African Music Magazine Awards (AFRIMMA) Dallas (Red Carpet 2015)
 * One Campaign Go Agric Washington DC (Red Carpet 2015)
 * Soundcity MVP (Event Host 2018)
 * Etisalat (now 9Mobile) Youth Ambassador (2016)