Featured Artists
South Africa’s top Actors, Singers, Dancers and Voice Over Artists
Bruid van die Jaar
Bruid van die jaar is a romantic comedy that centers on Lienkie, whose dreams of starting a family are shattered, prompting her to devise a devious plan to win a “Bride of the Year” competition as a way to get revenge on her ex-partner and his mom.
Carine Rous plays Lienkie Koekemoer a romantic at heart. She has always aimed for a brighter future after spending her childhood in orphanages and foster homes. Her desire for stability and a happy family turned her into a people-pleaser. When she finds her fiancé cheating on her, Lienkie must choose between self-pity or revenge, and she finally breaks free from what is expected from her and finally embraces her true (and goofy) self.
Also look out for Neels Clasen and Mariska Denyschenn.
Bruid van die jaar releases on Netflix on 15 May.
What About The Boys 2
What About The Boys 2 is part of a South African “edutainment” initiative by Primestars aimed at tackling gender-based violence (GBV) and toxic masculinity.
Lebohang Motaung plays Bra Ike, a charismatic, well-connected “blesser” who uses wealth, nightlife, and status to lure young women with promises of a better life. Behind the charm lies a manipulative predator, exploiting unequal power dynamics for control and personal gain.
Fezile Mpela portrays Thulani. He is an overbearing father who wants his son to become as hands-on as he was at the same age. He has lost touch with and has forgotten how to talk to his son. Thulani is a traditional man and found his place in the modern world at the cost of his relationship with his son.
What About The Boys 2 premieres at Ster Kinekor cinemas on 14 May.
Kuningi
Kuningi is a new, limited drama series premiering on Mzansi Magic The drama follows the life of Mbali, a township event planner and mother who takes a life changing wedding job, only to find the groom is her child’s absent father, this throws a spanner in the works and she uses the wedding planning to push him into doing the right thing and working through the resolution.
Ratanang Mogotsi plays Cindy, Mbali’s best friend and biggest supporter, the kind of friend who tells you the truth whether you like it or not. Where Mbali is empathetic and forgiving, Cindy is direct and pragmatic. Cindy acts as Mbali’s emotional compass, constantly reminding her friend of her worth when old wounds threaten to pull her back into the past.
Kuningi premiers on Mzansi Magic on 18 May at 19:00.