Famous South African Actresses

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Charlize Theron
(The First South African to Win an Oscar in Acting)
Charlize Theron
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Birthdate: August 7, 1975
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Benoni, South Africa

Charlize Theron is a former model and was an aspiring ballerina whose career came to a halt after a knee injury. However, an unexpected encounter brought her in the world of acting and she went on achieve tremendous success including winning an Academy Award and a Golden Globe Award. She is currently one of the world's highest-paid actresses.

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Sasha Pieterse
(Actress, Singer and Songwriter)
Sasha Pieterse
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Birthdate: February 17, 1996
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa

Sasha Pieterse is an actress, songwriter, and singer. She is best known for playing Alison DiLaurentis in the popular mystery thriller TV series, Pretty Little Liars. Also known for her dancing skills, Pieterse took part in the season 25 of Dancing with the Stars where she finished tenth.  In 2019, Pieterse helped build houses by working with Habitat for Humanity.

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Embeth Davidtz
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Birthdate: August 11, 1965
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Lafayette, Indiana, United States

Embeth Davidtz is a South-African American actress known for playing important roles in popular movies, such as Schindler's List and Fracture. She also serves as an inspiration to those fighting against cancer as she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2013, for which she had to undergo a mastectomy.

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 4 
Yolandi
(Singer, Actress)
Yolandi
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Birthdate: December 1, 1984
Sun Sign: Sagittarius
Birthplace: Port Alfred, Eastern Cape
South African rapper Anri du Toit, better known as Yolandi Visser, performs as part of the rap-rave group Die Antwoord, which has released hits such as Enter the Ninja. She has also starred in films such as Chappie. She is known for her signature blonde hair and outrageous fashion sense.
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Alice Krige
(Actress)
Alice Krige
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Birthdate: June 28, 1954
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Upington

South African actor Alice Krige is best known for her roles in Chariots of Fire and Star Trek: First Contact. She played a dual role in Ghost Story and has been seen in a major role in the Netflix series The OA. She has also produced the film Jail Caesar.

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Tanit Phoenix
(South African Model and Actress Known for Her Swimwear and Lingerie Photo Shoots)
Tanit Phoenix
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Birthdate: September 24, 1980
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Durban, South Africa

South African supermodel, actor, and make-up artist Tanit Phoenix had begun her career at 14. A sensation in the fashion world, she has graced magazines such as GQ and Maxim, and has also been featured on the Sports Illustrated swimsuit editions. She loves ballet, yoga, and martial arts.

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Jodi Balfour
(South African Film and Television Actress)
Jodi Balfour
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Birthdate: October 29, 1986
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Cape Town, South Africa

Jodi Balfour is a South African actress whose portrayal of Gladys Witham in the TV movie Bomb Girls: Facing the Enemy earned her the Canadian Screen Award under the Best Lead Actress in a Television Film or Miniseries category in 2015. On 30 June 2021, Jodi identified herself as queer, gaining popularity among the LGBTQ community.

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Juliet Prowse
(Film, Stage and Television Actress Who Had a Four-Decade Long Career)
Juliet Prowse
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Birthdate: September 25, 1936
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Mumbai, Maharashtra, India
Died: September 14, 1996

Juliet Prowse was an actress and dancer whose stage, film, and TV career spanned 40 years. She gained prominence during the 1960s by appearing in films like Can-Can and G.I. Blues, which accentuated her dancing skills and her attractive legs. Towards the end of her career, Juliet Prowse hosted PBS' Championship Ballroom Dance Competition

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Glynis Barber
(Actor, Film actor, Television actor)
Glynis Barber
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Birthdate: October 25, 1955
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Durban

Best known for her roles in Dempsey and Makepeace, Blake's 7, and EastEnders, South African actor Glynis Barber has also showcased her skills in theater, appearing in plays such as High Flyers with Hugh Grant and Killing Time with Dennis Waterman. She is married to co-star Michael Brandon.

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Elize du Toit
(Actor, film actor)
Elize du Toit
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Birthdate: February 21, 1980
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Grahamstown, South Africa
Born in South Africa, Elize du Toit moved to the U.K. with her family at 14. While she initially studied history, she later switched to theater. Best known for her role in Hollyoaks, she has also appeared in movies such as Skyfall and series such as Doctor Who.
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Leleti Khumalo
(Actor, Film actor)
Leleti Khumalo
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Birthdate: March 30, 1970
Sun Sign: Aries
Birthplace: Durban

Leleti Khumalo is a South African actress best known for her portrayal of the title role in the 1992 musical drama film Sarafina! She has also played the role on stages and on Broadway, receiving an NAACP Image Award in 1987 and a nomination for the prestigious Tony Award for Best Actress in a Musical in 1988.

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Musetta Vander
(Actor, Film actor, Model)
Musetta Vander
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Birthdate: May 26, 1963
Sun Sign: Gemini
Birthplace: Durban

Musetta Vander is a South African model, actress, and dancer. Over the course of her modeling career, Vander has appeared in commercials for popular brands like McDonald's, Sanyo, Mercedes, Diet Coke, and Heineken. Musetta Vander has also appeared in American films like Mortal Kombat: Annihilation, Wild Wild West, and Under the Bed.

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Sibongile Mlambo
(Actress)
Sibongile Mlambo
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Birthdate: June 25, 1990
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Zimbabwe
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Lauren Brant
(Television personality)
Lauren Brant
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Birthdate: February 24, 1989
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Bloemfontein, South Africa

Born in South Africa, Lauren Brant later moved to Australia. The former member of the children’s music group Hi-5 has also gained fame with her appearance in I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here! She was also part of the traveling Humphrey Bear show. She is married to footballer Barry Hall.

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Louise Barnes
(Film actor, Television actor, Stage actor)
Louise Barnes
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Birthdate: April 26, 1974
Sun Sign: Taurus
Birthplace: KwaZulu-Natal
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Sandra Prinsloo
(Actor, Film actor, Television actor)
Sandra Prinsloo
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Birthdate: September 15, 1947
Sun Sign: Virgo
Birthplace: South Africa
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Janet Suzman
(Actor, Film director, Film actor, Television actor)
Janet Suzman
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Birthdate: February 9, 1939
Sun Sign: Aquarius
Birthplace: Johannesburg
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Anneline Kriel
(Actor, Model, Film actor, Beauty pageant contestant)
Anneline Kriel
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Birthdate: July 28, 1955
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Witbank

Anneline Kriel is a South African model, actress, and beauty queen. She came into prominence after winning the Miss World and Miss South Africa in 1974. She then went on to become an established model and served as an ambassador for many beauty brands. Anneline Kriel then started appearing in movies, including the 1981 action film Kill and Kill Again.

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Caron Bernstein
(South African Model, Actress and Singer)
Caron Bernstein
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Birthdate: August 16, 1970
Sun Sign: Leo
Birthplace: Johannesburg, South Africa

Caron Bernstein is a painter, model, singer-songwriter and actress, all rolled into one. Born in South Africa, she started modeling for Ford Models at the age of fourteen, debuting in films at the age of 22 with Waxwork II: Lost in Time and shifting her focus to singing at the age of 23. Now a successful portrait-painter, she likes to capture the darker side of her subjects.

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Lebo Mathosa
(South African Kwaito Singer and Member of the Popular Band ‘Boom Shaka’)
Lebo Mathosa
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Birthdate: July 16, 1977
Sun Sign: Cancer
Birthplace: Daveyton or near Johannesburg, South Africa
Died: October 23, 2006

Lebo Mathosa was a South African singer best remembered for her association with the popular band Boom Shaka. Mathosa is credited with popularizing kwaito music among South African women. Her style, sexuality, and outrageous stage outfits inspired many youngsters and nonconformists. Her life and career inspired the 2019 biopic, Dream: The Lebo Mathosa Story. 

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Minki van der Westhuizen
(Actress, Model, Television presenter)
Minki van der Westhuizen
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Birthdate: February 26, 1984
Sun Sign: Pisces
Birthplace: Durbanville, Cape Town, South Africa
Height: 5'9" (175 cm)
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Candice Boucher
(Film actor, Model)
Candice Boucher
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Birthdate: October 17, 1983
Sun Sign: Libra
Birthplace: Durban

Candice Boucher is a South African actress and model who gained international recognition after being featured on the cover page of Playboy magazine in 2010. In addition to being a cover model for popular magazines like Sports Illustrated and Cosmopolitan, Boucher has also modeled for Elle, FHM, GQ, and Speedo. In 2011, she appeared in a Bollywood film titled Aazaan.

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Angelique Rockas
(Actress)
Angelique Rockas
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Birthdate: 1951 AD
Birthplace: Boksburg, South Africa
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Bokang Phelane
(Lesotho Born Actress, Producer and Director)
Bokang Phelane
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Birthplace: Lesotho
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Yvonne Bryceland
(Actress)
Yvonne Bryceland
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Birthdate: November 18, 1925
Sun Sign: Scorpio
Birthplace: Cape Town, South Africa
Died: January 13, 1992