Wayne Van Rooyen (born 14 June 1978), is a South African

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and voice artist. He is best known for the roles in the films ''Fiela se Kind'', ''

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'' and '' Seriously Single''.

Personal life

He was born on 14 June 1978 and raised in suburb Eldorado Park, in Johannesburg, South Africa. He graduated with a BA in Dramatic Art with Honours at the

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in 2003.

Career

After the graduation, he joined theater and appeared in many stage plays such as ''Sophiatown'' and ''The King of Laughter''. He later won the

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for Best Supporting Actor for his critically acclaimed role in ''The King of Laughter''. He also joined the world premiere of Athol Fugard's play ''Victory'' and the Royal Shakespeare Company's South African collaboration of William Shakespeare's ''The Tempest'' with the Baxter Theater. In 2008, he played the role as 'Brandon "BB" Bonthuys' on the medical drama series ''Hillside'' aired on SABC 2. He played the role of 'Vernon “Stokkies” Jacobs' on soapie '' Scandal!'' aired on ETV in 2005. His role became highly popular among the public. Then he starred in the variety comedy show ''Colour TV'' in 2011 on SABC 2. Meanwhile, he appeared in the drama series ''Geraamtes in die Kas'', in 2013. In August 2020, he starred in the comedy film '' Seriously Single'' co-directed by Katleho Ramaphakela and Rethabile Ramaphakela. It was released on July 31, 2020 on

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Filmography

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* {{DEFAULTSORT:Van Rooyen, Wayne Living people South African male film actors South African male television actors 1978 births Male actors from Johannesburg