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- Anthony Bishop was born on 29 September 1971 in Gauteng, South Africa. He was an actor, known for District 9 (2009), Chappie (2015) and The Salvation (2014). He died on 21 October 2019 in Johannesburg, South Africa.
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Liezl Carstens was born in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. She is known for Wild Hogs (2007), Fright Night (2011) and The Keeper (2009).- Michael Lawrence Potter is an actor and attorney from Johannesburg South Africa.
A late-comer to the industry Potter studied at the Indigoview acting academy under the tutelage of Steven Feinstein during his articles of legal clerkship.
Potter broke onto the scene as the villainous Bobby in the 2020 American horror "Triggered" (2020)" (directed by Alaistair Orr, produced by The First Order and distributed by Samuel-Goldwyn).
Keeping in the horror genre Potter went on to play the charming John in the Syfy reboot of "Slumber Party Massacre" (directed by Danishka Esterhazy and distributed by Syfy). The film was met with critical acclaim given its feminist themes of empowerment and was showcased at the 2022 Cannes Film Festival.
At the turn of 2021 Michael was cast as Brandon Thomas one of the main antagonists in the prime-time local soap opera "Ubettina Wethu" (produced by Known Associates and distributed by SABC 1 and Viu). The soap opera is a South African adaptation of the Spanish soap opera Yo soy Betty, la fea or Ugly Betty. The soap opera is viewed by millions of South African homes weekly and is currently in its third season.
Potter further cemented himself in South African terrestrial television by making appearances in prime time soap operas such as "The River" (Produced by Tshedza pictures and distributed by Mzanzi magic) and "Durban General" (produced by Stained Glass pictures and distributed by ETV).
The brooding South African is set to have a stacked release schedule in 2023 with upcoming productions for Netflix, E-Vod, SABC1 , Mzanzi Magic and On-Demand.
Potter has also gained success as a director with his short film "Inside" regarding a pandemic love story sweeping several awards and his original play "Looking for Audrey" selling out the PopArt theatre during its three day run and being met with critical success. - Actor
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Tobie Cronje was born on 2 November 1948 in Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa. He is an actor and director, known for Vossie Vergas Homself (2017), Binnelanders (2005) and The Winter's Tale (1988).- Actor
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Peter Prowse was born on 2 September 1924 in Sandton, Gauteng, South Africa. He was an actor and director, known for Tokoloshe (1965), Sword of Lancelot (1963) and Underworld Informers (1963). He died on 10 December 1976 in Durban, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa.- Actress
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Liesl Ahlers is a South African Actress. She studied Acting for Film & TV in Canada at the Vancouver Academy of Dramatic Arts (VADA).
Liesl was cast as Marina Mills in the Warner Bros feature film Friend Request, for which she received an award in Moscow. Liesl acted opposite William Hurt in BBC Two's The Challenger Disaster and portrayed the role of Zelda in the third season of South Africa's Emmy nominated series Sokhulu & Partners. Liesl portrays the role of Erin in Director Alastair Orr's latest thriller: Triggered. Liesl will also portray the lead in the sci-fi, psychological thriller: The Construct.
Liesl wrote, produced and directed the South African Awareness film: Daylight, with the hopes of creating global awareness on the devastating amount of children who become orphans due to the HIV/AIDS epidemic in South Africa.
Daylight have received a total of 11 nominations and 6 wins. Liesl has been nominated for Best Director, Best Movie By an African Female Director/Producer and Best Supporting Actress.
The President of the Russian International Horror Awards invited Liesl to Moscow, to receive an Award for her portrayal of Marina Mills in Friend Request.
Liesl has a Brown Belt in Martial Arts. Trained in Korean fighting and Self Defense (Hapkido) under Master Vladimir Grachev.
Liesl is the designer, owner and founder of women's clothing label Call A Cab & Take It Slow.
Liesl is the founder of The Squared Shirt Charity Project, which aims to empower children who live in poverty in South Africa.- Actress
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Diaan Lawrenson was born in Vanderbijlpark, Gauteng, South Africa. She is known for Raaiselkind (2017), Semi-Soet (2012) and Runs in the Family (2023).- Kelly Khumalo was born on 1 November 1984 in Spruitview, Gauteng, South Africa. She is an actress, known for Zulu Wedding (2017), uSkroef noSexy (2012) and In Kgantse & Kenny's Paradise (2014).
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Shoki Mokgapa was born on 17 August 1984 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. She was an actress, known for Dredd (2012), Sink (2015) and Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom (2013). She died on 25 September 2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa.- Theron Fox was born on 23 August 2001 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. He is an actor, known for The Search for the Mortician's Apprentice (2021).
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Kosta Kalarytis is a producer, director and editor, best known for the award-winning Dora's Peace, the winner of Best South African Feature Film at the Jozi International Film Festival in 2016. He began his career as a cartoonist and illustrator but his passion for film led to a stint in the animation industry. This led to producing and editing promos, documentaries and drama for television. After editing numerous feature films he went on to direct The Company You Keep, starring Linden Ashby (Resident Evil) and Maria Conchita Alonso (Predator 2.) In 2016 his second feature film Dora's Peace garnered rave reviews from critics and audiences alike and went on to win awards at the Boston International Film Festival in the US. The film also screened at various festivals including the Orlando and Beijing International Film Festivals in 2017. Kosta has three feature film projects in development.- Trevor Denman was born on 24 September 1952 in Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa. He is an actor, known for Metro (1997), The Gambler (2014) and Needful Things (1993).
- Born May 17 1983, Christina grew up in a house filled with music and lots and lots of movies. She started singing and acting at a very early age and was no stranger to performance and the use of the imagination. At age 19, Christina joined an agency and started her career in acting and modeling. In 2006, she wrote and performed her first single, a dance track called "Bliss". In 2007, Christina became a DJ on the South African Top 40 Radio station 5FM, where she spent 3 years broadcasting and playing club gigs. During the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa, Christina hosted on SABC 3, interviewing entertainment stars and legends. 2011 she works as a voice over artist and announcer for SABC 3, as well as being very active in music production.
- Thandy Matlaila is a multi-talented media personality that has been on South African television screens for over 14 years now. The film and music graduate from AFDA is an actress, presenter, dance-choreographer, philanthropist and aspiring athlete & yogi. Her brand is all about wellness and health, especially the wellbeing of the youth. She is the former ambassador for Gauteng's Department of Arts & Culture. She is the Brand SA, Play Your Part ambassador and represents the shoe-brand Miss Black Shoes. Thandy has been on popular shows from Tshisa, her first debut in 2005 to "Soul City", "Intersexions", "Gold Diggers", "Rhythm City" and was also on the prominent DSTV Mzansi Magic telenovela called "The Queen"...with her role still recurring. Recently lead on SABC sitcom "Ithuba Lokugcina", Thandy joined Season 2 of "Ring Of Lies" on Mzansi Magic and "Ambitions" that debuted on E-TV Extra. She's had here share of comedy in the much loved sitcoms "Gauteng Maboneng" & "Ke Ba Bolelletse" and the award winning films "Jerusalema" and "uGugu noAndile". "To showcase her diversity and multi-lingual skills, she starred in the groundbreaking Cop Series, "Streets of Mangaung" and was the face of the "Heartlines" series (short films based on commendable values)." Thandy not only played lead in SA's first horror film "Vampires in the Township" and SA's first dance series "Isipantsula", but she was responsible for all the choreography.
Now she can be seen playing Bapsi in the SABC2 Telenovela, "Die Sentrum" - Actor
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Redvers Kyle was born in 1929 in Germiston, Gauteng, South Africa. He was an actor, known for The Snow Queen (1955), Atop the Fourth Wall (2008) and The Challengers (1972). He died on 18 November 2015 in the UK.- Shadi Chauke's first international credit was in 2010, as Narrator in the award-winning documentary film, 'Have You Heard from Johannesburg', directed and produced by Emmy Award winner and Academy and BAFTA award nominee, Connie Field. In this film, her full name of Mmaboshadi Chauke is credited. Shadi's versatility as an actress was seen in her first appearance in 2016 in the popular telenovela, 'Ring of Lies' in seasons I and II, on the digital satellite television channel in South Africa, Mzansi Magic, in which she authentically played the Supporting Actress role of 'Dumi', a conniving imposter who pretended to be the mother of 'Kabelo', one of the Lead Actors in the series. Also in 2016, Shadi performed a guest role as a CCMA Commissioner in the popular legal drama series, Sokhulu and Partners III, on the South African Broadcasting Corporation's (SABC) channel, SABC 1. She debuted her first work in a theatre stage play in South Africa, as a Lead Actress, Buhle, in the play, 'Yourself or Someone Like You' directed by Lesego Motlana and Paballo Dinku. Since then she has gone on to star in supporting roles in Netflix's first South African Original series, Shadow, where she played the role of the vulnerable Lola, on SABC 3's long-running soapie, Isidingo, as the confident Leano, on Saints & Sinners III, as the college dean, on eTV's drama series, Ambitions, as a lawyer and on Mzansi Magic's popular telenovela, The Throne, as a Surgeon. Shadi is also a professional voice artist and presenter and has done several projects for corporate clients. Shadi continues to show her versatility as a performer and is expected to be seen in more South African and International motion picture films and television series.
- Nic Potgieter was born on 7 October 1906 in Gauteng, South Africa. He was an actor, known for Jane and the Lost City (1987), Sam et Sally (1978) and Van der Merwe P.I. (1985). He died on 9 February 1985 in South Africa.
- Luzuko Nteleko was born on 16 February 1985 in Sebokeng, Gauteng, South Africa. He was an actor, known for About Him: A South African Love Letter (2018), 4 Hours (2014) and Zero Hour (2004). He died on 21 June 2021 in South Africa.
- Sanders turned to boxing at an early age. In February 1989 he fought his first professional fight against the South African boxer King Kong Dyubele: He won by technical knockout. in the first round. In subsequent fights, Sanders was able to celebrate further such successes. By the end of 2004 he had fought 42 boxing matches: he won 39 encounters and won 29 by knockout. As a boxer, Sanders was nicknamed "Sniper" because he often struck suddenly and then deliberately, like a "sniper". He was known for his hard hitting. He often brought about quick decisions in battles. On March 8, 2003, Sanders played against Wladimir Klitschko in Hanover. He won by technical knockout in the second round. and thus became the WBO heavyweight world champion.
Sanders competed against the German-Ukrainian boxer's brother, Vitali Klitschko, on April 24, 2004. He was defeated by a technical knockout in Los Angeles. in the eighth round. The South African boxer missed out on the WBC world title. A few days later, Corrie Sanders announced his retirement from professional boxing. In October 2004, Lamon Brewster replaced him as WBO world champion. Nevertheless, Sanders competed again in December 2004 against Alexei Varakin in Sölden, Austria, whom he knocked out. defeated in the second round. On November 24, 2006, Sanders returned to the ring and defeated Australian national heavyweight champion Colin Wilson early in the second round. On May 12, 2007, Sanders won the fight against Daniel Bispo clearly on points. On February 2, 2008, however, he lost to club fighter Osborne Machimana (record 14-5) by knockout in the first round. - Music Department
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Toni Crichton completed her degree in Classical Music at UCT with a Post Graduate Certificate in Education. She majored in piano, studying under Francois Du Toit, with violin as her second instrument, studying under Prof Jurgen Swietering. With a keen interest in Music Therapy, Toni incorporated Psychology into the first few years of her degree and values the role of Music in Education and in the role music plays in the development of each individual. At St Andrews School for girls, Toni studied piano under Margie Cleghorn.
Much of her experience has been in schools over more than a decade, in the government as well as private sector. This has included the running of music departments, teaching classes, with experience in accompaniment, productions, choral training, orchestra, marimba and Orff training as well as individual lessons for all ages. Toni was included on the judging panel for the ACSA National Choir Competition in 2011 and 2012. Toni adjudicated the Reddam ASB annual music competition in 2016. She is passionate about music development.
In 2013, Toni had the privilege of working with the phenomenal actor, Jeff Bridges on the piano scene required for the movie 'The Giver' (Moonlighting Films), released in August 2014. She also worked on a music scene with the young actor, Ray Crosswaite, for the series 'Black Sails' (Film Afrika). In 2015 she consulted on the music scenes for 'L'Odessey' as well as coached actor Kenny Wormard for his piano scene in "Honey 3". She also consulted and coached for the music scenes in "Warrior", "The Watch" in 2019/2020 & "Resident Evil".
In February 2014, Toni launched Tonic Productions, a music school based in Gardens, Cape Town. Her students include those wanting to learn how to play the piano as well as DJ's and Production students wanting to expand their keyboard skills for the purpose of production. She teaches piano and vocals and also has teachers offering lessons in piano, vocals, guitar, ukulele, violin and saxophone.
Toni has also spent time composing. Her work has been used on local & international TV series, as well as for advertisements. Her work can also be found on Apple Music/Soundcloud.- Sol Kerzner was born on 23 August 1935 in Johannesburg, Gauteng, South Africa. He was married to Heather Murphy, Anneline Kriel, Maureen Adler and Shirley Bestbier . He died on 21 March 2020 in Cape Town, South Africa.
- Harriet Lenabe was born in 1971 in Diepkloof, Gauteng, South Africa. She is an actress, known for Hotel Rwanda (2004), The No. 1 Ladies' Detective Agency (2008) and When We Were Black (2006).
- Mike Holt was born on 15 September 1931 in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. He was an actor, known for Kimberley Jim (1963). He died on 19 July 2008 in Pretoria, South Africa.
- Pieter Geldenhuys was born on 13 October 1918 in Pretoria, Gauteng, South Africa. He was an actor, known for Nooi van my Hart (1959), Voor sononder (1962) and Onwettige Huwelik (1970). He died on 16 February 1980 in Cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa.
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Willie Toweel was born on 6 April 1934 in Benoni, Gauteng, South Africa. He was an actor, known for Brutal Glory (1989). He was married to Alida Saad. He died on 25 December 2017 in South Africa.