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Keketso Semoko
''Isidingo'' is a South African soap opera, with dialogue mostly in English and isiXhosa. The series premiered on SABC 3 in July 1998 and was broadcast evenings on SABC 3 from Monday to Friday at 19:00. Until 2001 it was titled ''Isidingo: The Need''. Created by Gray Hofmeyr, the story is loosely based on another popular soap opera created by Hofmeyr, ''The Villagers'', that was broadcast during the apartheid era in South Africa. Former series Head Writers include Neil McCarthy, Mitzi Booysen, Ilse van Hermert, Christian Blomkamp, Busisiwe Ntintili, Loyiso Maqoma, Liam J Stratton, Rosalind Butler, Rohan Dickson, Bongi Ndaba, and Duduzile Zamantungwa Mabaso. On 29 November 2019 the SABC announced that the production had been cancelled, with the final broadcast being aired on 12 March 2020. Premise The main characters include the Haines family, the Matabanes, Vusi Moletsane the mine manager and the various residents of the boarding house owned by Maggie Webster. Barker Haines, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soap Opera
A soap opera, or ''soap'' for short, is a typically long-running radio or television serial, frequently characterized by melodrama, ensemble casts, and sentimentality. The term "soap opera" originated from radio dramas originally being sponsored by soap manufacturers.Bowles, p. 118. The term was preceded by "horse opera", a derogatory term for low-budget Westerns. BBC Radio's ''The Archers'', first broadcast in 1950, is the world's longest-running radio soap opera. The longest-running current television soap is '' Coronation Street'', which was first broadcast on ITV in 1960, with the record for the longest running soap opera in history being held by '' Guiding Light'', which began on radio in 1937, transitioned to television in 1952, and ended in 2009. A crucial element that defines the soap opera is the open-ended serial nature of the narrative, with stories spanning several episodes. One of the defining features that makes a television program a soap opera, according to Alber ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Motlatsi Mafatshe
Motlatsi Mafatshe (born 1984), is a South African actor and musician. He is best known for his roles in the popular films ''State of Violence'', ''Sokhulu'' &''Partners II'' and ''Zama Zama''. Apart from acting, he is also a musician who has made more than 400 singles. Personal life He was born on 1984 in Soweto, South Africa to a political family. He is married to Millicent Nkangane, a fashion designer since November 2014. They first met in a church. Career He played the role 'Sechaba' on the popular SABC 3 soapie ''Isidingo ''Isidingo'' is a South African soap opera, with dialogue mostly in English and isiXhosa. The series premiered on SABC 3 in July 1998 and was broadcast evenings on SABC 3 from Monday to Friday at 19:00. Until 2001 it was titled ''Isidingo: The ...'' first in 2010. After playing the role for more than nine years, he finally joined officially for the show's directing team in 2018. In 2019, he won the award for the Outstanding Lead Actor award at the Th ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Khanya Mkangisa
Khanya Mkangisa (born 13 March 1988), is a South African actress. She is best known for her roles in series such as ''Isidingo'', ''Shattered, Step Up to a Start Up'' and ''Harvest''. She is also a television presenter and DJ. She is best known as a YoTv presenter during the early 2000's. Personal life Khanya was born on the 13 March 1988 in Peddie, South Africa. She is a graduate of AFDA, The School for the Creative Economy. She has been linked to rapper J Molly, who is 10 years younger than her. These rumors started in October 2019. Career At the age of 14, she got her big break on television and became a YoTv presenter on Sabc1. After being on YoTv she moved onto an educational science show called ''Knock Knock''. In 2004, she made an appearance on the series ''Mthunzini.Com and thereafter'' moved on to star in ''The Lab1'' as 'Refilwe' and then onto ''Ugugu noAndile''. She also presented a show called Shield Teen. She had supporting roles in popular tv shows namely ''Zone ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Shannon Esra
Shannon Esra ( née Esrechowitz; born 1 February 1984) is a South African actress and singer. Early life Early life and career beginning Esra had her first "taste" of acting at age 4, narrating a nursery school Purim concert. She later did impersonations of Elvis Presley at local talent contests. Esra had her first professional acting at the age of 16, when she appeared in the film ''I Dreamed of Africa'' (starring Kim Basinger), playing a character named Siri. She later studied Dramatic Arts at the University of the Witwatersrand receiving her BA (Hons) Degree in 2003. She won a Naledi Theatre Award for Best Performance by a Newcomer/Breakthrough (Female), in Dorothy Ann Gould's theatre production '' Japes'' for her portrayal of ''Neets''. She also received a Fleur du Cap nomination for this role. Other stage productions included the three-woman comedy '' Six Inches'' (2018) written and directed by Kristy Suttner, as well as the cabaret '' Homebound'' in 2004. Career ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Rapulana Seiphemo
Rapulana Seiphemo (born 4 November 1967) is a South African actor and filmmaker. He is primarily known for his role as Tau Mogale in the long-running soap opera ''Generations'' and its continuation, '' Generations: The Legacy''. Early life He was born & raised in Meadowlands, Gauteng, South Africa. Career His career began back in 1989. He has also had starring roles in ''How to Steal 2 Million'', ''Tsotsi'' and the sports drama ''Themba''. He made a move from ''Generations: The Legacy'' to join Mzansi Magic's telenovela ''The Queen In the English-speaking world, The Queen most commonly refers to: * Elizabeth II (1926–2022), Queen of the United Kingdom and other Commonwealth realms from 1952 until her death The Queen may also refer to: * Camilla, Queen Consort (born 1947), ...'' in early 2020''.'' Rapulana Seiphemo and His well known business Partner Kenneth Nkosi started a production company called Stepping Stone Pictures back in 2003 which they ran until 2015. Under Stepp ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Keketso Semoko
''Isidingo'' is a South African soap opera, with dialogue mostly in English and isiXhosa. The series premiered on SABC 3 in July 1998 and was broadcast evenings on SABC 3 from Monday to Friday at 19:00. Until 2001 it was titled ''Isidingo: The Need''. Created by Gray Hofmeyr, the story is loosely based on another popular soap opera created by Hofmeyr, ''The Villagers'', that was broadcast during the apartheid era in South Africa. Former series Head Writers include Neil McCarthy, Mitzi Booysen, Ilse van Hermert, Christian Blomkamp, Busisiwe Ntintili, Loyiso Maqoma, Liam J Stratton, Rosalind Butler, Rohan Dickson, Bongi Ndaba, and Duduzile Zamantungwa Mabaso. On 29 November 2019 the SABC announced that the production had been cancelled, with the final broadcast being aired on 12 March 2020. Premise The main characters include the Haines family, the Matabanes, Vusi Moletsane the mine manager and the various residents of the boarding house owned by Maggie Webster. Barker Haines, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Darlington Michaels
''Isidingo'' is a South African soap opera, with dialogue mostly in English and isiXhosa. The series premiered on SABC 3 in July 1998 and was broadcast evenings on SABC 3 from Monday to Friday at 19:00. Until 2001 it was titled ''Isidingo: The Need''. Created by Gray Hofmeyr, the story is loosely based on another popular soap opera created by Hofmeyr, ''The Villagers'', that was broadcast during the apartheid era in South Africa. Former series Head Writers include Neil McCarthy, Mitzi Booysen, Ilse van Hermert, Christian Blomkamp, Busisiwe Ntintili, Loyiso Maqoma, Liam J Stratton, Rosalind Butler, Rohan Dickson, Bongi Ndaba, and Duduzile Zamantungwa Mabaso. On 29 November 2019 the SABC announced that the production had been cancelled, with the final broadcast being aired on 12 March 2020. Premise The main characters include the Haines family, the Matabanes, Vusi Moletsane the mine manager and the various residents of the boarding house owned by Maggie Webster. Barker Haines, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Yonda Thomas
Yonda Thomas (born 1 December 1985), is a South African actor. He is best known for the roles in the films and television serials: '' Seriously Single'', ''Mrs Right Guy,'' ''The Jakes Are Missing and Happiness ever after'' Personal life He was born on 1 December 1985 in Mthatha, Eastern Cape, South Africa. He was raised by a single mother. He is married to Taz Emerans, a medical doctor . Career He obtained a bachelor's degree in Public Administration. After graduating, he moved to Johannesburg in 2008 to become a diplomat. However, during this period, he participated in SABC 1's acting competition 'Class Act' under the guidance of one of his friends. Later he got the opportunity to play the leading role in drama series ''Fallen'' telecast in SABC 1. His maiden acting came through the television series ''Wild at Heart'' in 2011. In the serial, he played the role 'Matthew'. In 2015, he played the role 'Detective Miles' in the film ''The Jakes Are Missing''. In 2016, he joined t ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Soso Runqu
Sonwabise 'Soso' Rungqu (born 24 May 1983), is a South African actress and singer. She is best known for her role in the popular serial ''Isidingo''. Personal life She was born on 24 May 1983 in Amalinda, East London, South Africa. In 1991, she matriculated from Clarendon High School for Girls. She graduated with a degree in Performance Art in Musical Theatre at the Tshwane University of Technology, Pretoria. Her father died in 2015. She is married and is a mother of a son. Career In 2007, she made her first theater role in the play ''The Frog Prince and other stories'' performed at the Civic Theatre, (currently known as the Johannesburg Theater). Soso made the popular voice over of the animated character 'Smartycat' on kids' show ''Cool Catz'' from 2008 to 2010. In the meantime, she also performed in theater for high schools and primary schools. Then she worked with the department of Arts and Culture for few years. Her maiden television role came as in PHD Child Case studies ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Michelle-Beling Pretorius
Michelle Beling-Pretorius, is a South African actress. She is best known for her roles in the popular serials '' Isidingo'', '' Egoli: Place of Gold''. Personal life She was born and grew in Eastern Cape The Eastern Cape is one of the provinces of South Africa. Its capital is Bhisho, but its two largest cities are East London and Gqeberha. The second largest province in the country (at 168,966 km2) after Northern Cape, it was formed in ..., South Africa. Career She started acting career at very young age. She first joined South African theater and performed in several stage plays throughout the country. In 1999, she moved to Gauteng to pursue a professional career. During her life in Gauteng, she made her first public performance in ''Girl Talk 2000''. Then she appeared as painful 'Patty' in ''Grease Stadium Spectacular''. She made television debut with the serial '' Egoli: Place of Gold'' in 2009. In the serial, she played the role 'Candice (Candy) Botha Smith' f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Elma Postma
Elma Postma (born 6 September 1978) is a South African actress and presenter. She is best known for her roles in the series '' 7de Laan'', ''Farmer Wants a Wife'', and ''Isidingo''. Personal life She was born on 6 September 1978 in South Africa. She is married to her longtime partner Paul Potgieter. Career In 2000, she made her television debut in the popular soapie 7de Laan where she played the role of 'Dezi Terreblanche'. She eventually left the show in June 2007. Other than television, she appeared several popular films such as ''The Mating Game'' in 2010, ''Wonderlus'' in 2017, and n Man Soos My Pa'' in 2015. In the film ''The Mating Game'', she starred as lead role 'Sara van Graan' which gained so much popularity. In 2011, she joined the cast of kykNET soap opera ''Binneland'' which was initially referred to as Binnelanders. In the serial, she played the lead role 'Bea'. Apart from acting, Postma is a prolific singer who is a renowned cello player. She's graced the cov ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Lee Visagie
Lee Visagie (born 13 August 1992) is a South African actress. She is best known for her roles in the series ''Roer Jou Voete'', ''Isidingo'' and ''Spoorloos''. Personal life She was born on and raised in Pretoria, South Africa. In 2013, she graduated with her BA in Drama at the University of Pretoria. She is married to longtime partner, Leander Boshoff since 2018. Career As a child artist, she appeared in a number of children theatre productions. Then she acted in the productions such as ''My Japan'', ''Streetlights with Lips'' and ''Porselein''. She made television debut with the serial ''Power Rangers''. In 2015, she made her first credited role as 'Young Gertruida' in the drama series ''Roer Jou Voete'' telecast in the SABC3. In 2017, she made another recurring role of 'Alice' in the telenovela ''Keeping Score''. She made a recurring role as 'Anja Lategan' in the popular television soap opera ''Isidingo'' in 2018. The role became highly popular and she continued to recurrin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
