Giempie Vardien

Giempie Vardien (19**-). Singer, actor.

Biography

Giempie was born in District Six and started singing at the age of seven.

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

A singer turned actor he has presented himself in cabaret and various variety shows throughout South Africa. He was one of the Sexy Boys in District Six – The Musical, played Ougat in the popular musical Fairyland and Chicco in Poison. He has also appeared in Remembering the Lux, Off the Cuff.

Sources

Poison programme notes, 1992.

Die Burger, 3 December 2015.

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