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 Initially actor and director for the Stellebosch based [[Spektrum Produksies]], he later managed the company for [[GiGi Fourie]].  Also ran the [[Klein Libertas Teater]] two years (1998-1999?*). In 2000 he was selected as one of the continuity presenters for [[KykNet]], the [[Afrikaans]] commercial TV channel and became a nationally recognized celebrity.
-He now also teaches drama at the [[PNX Global College for the Performing Arts]] in Somerset West.
+He and his husband [[Charl Faurie]], now live in Baarskeerdersbos in the Western Cape and, besides his theatrical and media work, also teaches drama at the [[PNX Global College for the Performing Arts]] in Somerset West.
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 Studied history and theory of drama at the [[University of Stellenbosch]], then did an Honours Degree in Directing at the Drama Department at the [[University of Stellenbosch]] (1998).
 Initially actor and director for the Stellebosch based [[Spektrum Produksies]], he later managed the company for [[GiGi Fourie]].  Also ran the [[Klein Libertas Teater]] two years (1998-1999?*). In 2000 he was selected as one of the continuity presenters for [[KykNet]], the [[Afrikaans]] commercial TV channel and became a nationally recognized celebrity.
 ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==

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 He directed and/or designed many stage plays over the years, including ''[[Eet Alles]]'' (by [[Malan Steyn]], 2004-2005), ''[[Vrededorp]]'' by [[Charles Fourie]] ([[KKNK]], 2005), ''[[Sara]]'' ([[KKNK]] 2008), ''[[Daai V-Ding]]'' ([[Woordfees]] 2011), wrote and directed ''[[Rekmerke: Grepe uit 'n Swangerskap]]'' (2013), ''[[Jan en Jorie]]'', ''[[Heidi - Die Musiekspel]]''.
-As playwright he wrote the texts for the pantomime ''[[Jan en die Boontjierank]]'',  ''[[Hensop!]]'', and wrote and designed the set for the play ''[[Hortjies Dig: Die storie van digter Peter Blum]]'' (2025-6).
+As playwright he wrote the texts for the pantomime ''[[Jan en die Boontjierank]]'',  ''[[Hensop!]]'' and ''[[Hortjies Dig: Die storie van digter Peter Blum]]'' (2025-6).
 He adapted a number of prose works for the stage, ''inter alia'' ''[[Die Dinge van 'n Kind]]'', ''[[Hoerkind]]'',
 == Awards, etc ==

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-[[Francois Toerien]] (1973-) Actor, comedian, director and television personality.
+[[Francois Toerien]] (1973-) Actor, comedian, director, designer and television personality.
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 ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance==
 As a student he performed in ''[[Le Malade Imaginaire|Ipekonders]]'' (1994), ''[[Die Vampier]]'' (1994), ''[[A Midsummer Night's Dream]]'' (1997) and directed ''[[Lunch Girls]]'' (1997).
-Besides the television work he performed in a number of prose and verse productions with his former wife [[Nicole Holm]] (normally compiled and directed by [[Juanita Swanepoel]] for the [[KKNK]] festival) and had an enormous success as Trompie in the popular comedy ''[[Roadkill/Padkos]]'' by [[Malan Steyn]] (2000-2001).
+Besides the television work, he performed in a number of prose and verse productions with his former wife [[Nicole Holm]] (normally compiled and directed by [[Juanita Swanepoel]] for the [[KKNK]] festival) and had an enormous success as "Trompie" in the popular comedy ''[[Roadkill/Padkos]]'' by [[Malan Steyn]] (2000-2001).
-He wrote and directed the immensely popular annual series ''[[Die  Francois Toerien Show]]'' at the [[Little Libertas Theatre]] in Stellenbosch.
+He has also appeared on stage in ''[[Rhinocéros|Die Renosters]]'' (1994), ''[[Vuilspel]]'' (1999), ''[[Yerma]]'' (2001), the cabaret ''[[Outopsie]]'' (2001), ''[[Cardboard Dreams]]'' (2002), ''[[Jan en Jorie]]'' (2003), ''[[Kringe in 'n Bos]]'' (2004-2007), , ''[[Vrypas]]'' (as narrator, 2006).
-He has also appeared on stage in ''[[Rhinocéros|Die Renosters]]'' (1994), ''[[Vuilspel]]'' (1999), ''[[Yerma]]'' (2001), the cabaret ''[[Outopsie]]'' (2001), ''[[Cardboard Dreams]]'' (2002), ''[[Jan en Jorie]]'' (2003), ''[[Kringe in 'n Bos]]'' (2004-2007), , ''[[Vrypas]]'' (as narrator, 2006).
+Over the years  he also wrote and directed the immensely popular annual series ''[[Die  Francois Toerien Show]]'' at the [[Little Libertas Theatre]] in Stellenbosch and various festival venues.
-He directed the stage plays ''[[Eet Alles]]'' (by [[Malan Steyn]], 2004-2005), ''[[Vrededorp]]'' by [[Charles Fourie]] ([[KKNK]], 2005), ''[[Sara]]'' ([[KKNK]] 2008), ''[[Daai V-Ding]]'' ([[Woordfees]] 2011), wrote and directed ''[[Rekmerke: Grepe uit 'n Swangerskap]]'' (2013).
+He directed and/or designed many stage plays over the years, including ''[[Eet Alles]]'' (by [[Malan Steyn]], 2004-2005), ''[[Vrededorp]]'' by [[Charles Fourie]] ([[KKNK]], 2005), ''[[Sara]]'' ([[KKNK]] 2008), ''[[Daai V-Ding]]'' ([[Woordfees]] 2011), wrote and directed ''[[Rekmerke: Grepe uit 'n Swangerskap]]'' (2013), ''[[Jan en Jorie]]'', ''[[Heidi - Die Musiekspel]]''.
-Wrote the text for the pantomime ''[[Jan en die Boontjierank]]'' and wrote and designed the set for the play ''[[Hortjies Dig: Die storie van digter Peter Blum]]'' (2025-6).
+He adapted a number of prose works for the stage, ''inter alia'' ''[[Die Dinge van 'n Kind]]'', ''[[Hoerkind]]'',
 == Awards, etc ==
-He was a winner of the [[ATKV]]'s Youth Drama competition.([[Tienertoneelkompetisie]]) .
+He was a winner of the [[ATKV]]'s Youth Drama competition ([[Tienertoneelkompetisie]]) .
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	Studied history and theory of drama at the [[University of Stellenbosch]], then did an Honours Degree in Directing at the Drama Department at the [[University of Stellenbosch]] (1998).		Studied history and theory of drama at the [[University of Stellenbosch]], then did an Honours Degree in Directing at the Drama Department at the [[University of Stellenbosch]] (1998).
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	Initially actor and director for the Stellebosch based [[Spektrum Produksies]], he later managed the company for [[GiGi Fourie]]. Also ran the [[Klein Libertas Teater]] two years (1998-1999?*). In 2000 he was selected as one of the continuity presenters for [[KykNet]], the [[Afrikaans]] commercial TV channel and became a nationally recognized celebrity.		Initially actor and director for the Stellebosch based [[Spektrum Produksies]], he later managed the company for [[GiGi Fourie]]. Also ran the [[Klein Libertas Teater]] two years (1998-1999?*). In 2000 he was selected as one of the continuity presenters for [[KykNet]], the [[Afrikaans]] commercial TV channel and became a nationally recognized celebrity.

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 === Career ===
-Initially actor and director for the Stellebosch based [[Spektrum Produksies]], he later managed the company for [[Johan (JJ) Fourie]].  Also ran the [[Klein Libertas Teater]] two years (1998-1999?*). In 2000 he was selected as one of the continuity presenters for [[KykNet]], the [[Afrikaans]] commercial TV channel and became a nationally recognized celebrity.
+Initially actor and director for the Stellebosch based [[Spektrum Produksies]], he later managed the company for [[GiGi Fourie]].  Also ran the [[Klein Libertas Teater]] two years (1998-1999?*). In 2000 he was selected as one of the continuity presenters for [[KykNet]], the [[Afrikaans]] commercial TV channel and became a nationally recognized celebrity.
 Since then, has worked as a freelance author, performer and director.

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 == Sources ==
-Who's Who Southern Africa [http://whoswho.co.za/1298352060-42354].
+''Who's Who Southern Africa''[http://whoswho.co.za/1298352060-42354].
 Go to [[ESAT Bibliography]]