Musetta Vander (born Musetta van der Merwe; 26 May 1963) is a South African actress.

Biography

In 1991, Vander landed her first notable role, portraying Zander Tyler in seven episodes of the action-adventure TV series '' Super Force''. In 1997, she portrayed Sindel in ''

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'' (1997). In 1998, Vander starred as Lady Elara, one of the lead characters in the video game '' Dune 2000''. In 2002, she reprised her role for the sequel, '' Emperor: Battle for Dune''. Vander's theater credits include '' The Bourgeois Gentleman'' and '' Soweto's Burning''. Vander appeared in commercials, including those for

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, Mercedes,

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, and Skittles. She played Agent 24-7 for Prudential Real Estate. Vander is featured in magazines, including a pictorial in ''

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''. In 1999, Vander had a supporting role in the

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's character, Dr. Loveless. In 2000, Vander played a seductive 'Siren' in ''

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'' (2000). That year, she also had a role in '' The Cell'' (2000), alongside

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. Vander appeared in television programming, primarily science fiction and fantasy series, including ''

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'', ''

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'', '' Star Trek: Voyager'', ''

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'', '' Xena: Warrior Princess'', and '' Highlander: The Series''. Her later TV credits include guest appearances on ''

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'', '' Criminal Minds: Beyond Borders'', and '' Hawaii Five-0''. Vander played the lead character's wife in the comedy '' Kicking & Screaming'' (2005), and co-starred in '' Say It in Russian'' (2007). She played the lead female character in the thriller '' Breaking Point'' (2009). She can also be seen in the spoof/comedy ''

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'' (2009). Vander starred in a Christian movie, ''

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'' (2010). She played the step-mother of Gattlin Griffith in the horror movie '' Under the Bed'' (2012).

Filmography

Film

Television

Other works

Radio and podcasts

*Vander appeared on Ken Reid's ''TV Guidance Counselor'' podcast on 31 August 2016.

References

External links

* * * {{DEFAULTSORT:Vander, Musetta 1963 births Living people Actresses from Durban South African people of Dutch descent Afrikaner people South African film actresses South African female models South African television actresses Rand Afrikaans University alumni