South African movie actresses born in the year 1980
Here are 6 famous actresses from South Africa were born in 1980:
Kim Engelbrecht
Kim Engelbrecht (June 20, 1980 Cape Town-) also known as Kim Suzanne Engelbrecht is a South African actor.
Kim Engelbrecht began her acting career in 2002 with the South African soap opera "Isidingo". She then went on to star in a number of popular TV shows, including "Mercy", "Dominion", and "The Flash". Engelbrecht also appeared in the 2013 science fiction film "Europa Report". In addition to her acting work, Engelbrecht is a trained dancer and has performed in numerous stage productions. She is widely considered to be one of the most talented actresses in South Africa, and has received critical acclaim for her performances both in her home country and abroad.
Kandyse McClure
Kandyse McClure (March 22, 1980 Durban-) also known as Candise McClure, Candice McClure or Kandyse Mcclure is a South African actor.
She is best known for her role as Lt. Anastasia Dualla in the re-imagined Battlestar Galactica series. McClure began her career as a teenager in the CBC teen soap opera, "Edgemont". Her other notable TV credits include "Hemlock Grove", "Persons Unknown", "Supernatural", "Smallville", "Alcatraz", and "Sanctuary". In addition to her television work, McClure has also appeared in several films including "See Grace Fly" and "Cole". She is also a talented singer and has released an EP titled "Freedom Sings". McClure currently resides in Vancouver, Canada.
Tinarie Van Wyk-Loots
Tinarie Van Wyk-Loots (December 17, 1980 Johannesburg-) a.k.a. Tinarie Van Wyk-Loots, Tinarie van Wyk Loots or Tinarie Van Wyk is a South African actor and model.
She was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa and began her career as a television presenter before transitioning to acting. Van Wyk-Loots has appeared in a number of South African television series, including "Binnelanders", "Sokhulu & Partners" and "Getroud met Rugby". In addition to her television work, she has also acted in several films, including "Nul is nie niks nie". Van Wyk-Loots is also a successful model and has worked with a number of major brands in South Africa. She is known for her philanthropic work and is actively involved in several charities that focus on improving the lives of children in need. Van Wyk-Loots is also a proud mother of two and is known for her commitment to balancing her career with her family life.
Jana Strydom
Jana Strydom (June 12, 1980-) is a South African actor.
She is best known for her work in the South African entertainment industry and has appeared in a variety of TV dramas, films and stage productions. Born in Johannesburg, Jana grew up in a family of performers and began acting at a young age. She received formal training at the National School of the Arts in Johannesburg and later pursued a career in acting.
Jana made her acting debut in the TV drama series "Egoli: Place of Gold" in 2003 and has since appeared in several popular South African TV shows such as "Isidingo", "Binnelanders" and "Scandal!". In 2013, she was nominated for Best Supporting Actress at the South African Film and Television Awards for her role in the TV drama series "Donkerland". She has also appeared in a number of local and international films, including "Tula The Revolt" (2013) and "The Housemaid" (2016).
Alongside her acting career, Jana is known for her philanthropic work and advocates for various causes such as animal welfare, mental health and breast cancer awareness. She has also worked as a presenter for the South African travel show "Pasella" and hosted the show "Gourmet Go".
Portia Joel
Portia Joel (January 5, 1980-) is a South African actor.
She was born in Cape Town and discovered her passion for acting at a young age. She studied drama at the University of Cape Town and later moved to Johannesburg to pursue her career in acting. Portia is best known for her role as Nandi on the popular South African soap opera, Generations.
She has also appeared in several local and international films including The World Unseen, Winnie Mandela, and Beyond Borders. In 2009, she won the award for Best Supporting Actress at the South African Film and Television Awards for her role in the film, Skin.
Portia is also a passionate advocate for social justice and women's rights. She has been involved in several community-based organisations and is an ambassador for the United Nations Development Programme.
Nkuli Sibeko
Nkuli Sibeko (June 24, 1980 South Africa-) is a South African actor.
He received his Bachelor of Arts in Drama from the University of Witwatersrand in Johannesburg, South Africa. Nkuli is best known for his role as Vusi in the South African sitcom, "City Ses'la" and as the lead in the award-winning film "Nothing for Mahala." He has also starred in various television series and films, including "Intersexions," "Soul City," and "The Lab." In addition to acting, Nkuli is also a writer and director, having co-written and directed the short film "Unfinished Business." He is a passionate advocate for social justice and is actively involved in various community outreach programs in South Africa.