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| − | [[Gert van Tonder]] ( | + | [[Gert van Tonder]] (1941-) is a singer, songwriter, broadcaster, composer, actor and naturopath. |
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
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| + | Born on Bergplaas near George. | ||
== Training == | == Training == | ||
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== Career == | == Career == | ||
| + | He started out as a singer, and was for 15 years a member of the very popular [[Afrikaans]] duo ''Groep 2'', with [[Sias Reinecke]]. | ||
==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
| − | + | After leaving the group to carry on with a solo singing career, he began to concentrate more on television and film work, as well as appearing in radio dramas and stage plays. Was for 12 years the co-presenter of the popular childrens' TV programme ''Wielie Walie''. | |
'''Acting career''' | '''Acting career''' | ||
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| + | Film roles include ''[[Jy is My Liefling]]'' (1968), ''[[Sien Jou More]]'' (1970), ''[[Z.E.B.R.A.]]'' (1971), ''[[Die Wit Sluier]]'' (1973), ''[[Die Rebel]]'' (1976), and [[Sonja]]'' (1978). | ||
Revision as of 17:31, 22 March 2016
Gert van Tonder (1941-) is a singer, songwriter, broadcaster, composer, actor and naturopath.
Contents
Biography
Born on Bergplaas near George.
Training
He has master's degrees in psychology and metaphysics.
Career
He started out as a singer, and was for 15 years a member of the very popular Afrikaans duo Groep 2, with Sias Reinecke.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
After leaving the group to carry on with a solo singing career, he began to concentrate more on television and film work, as well as appearing in radio dramas and stage plays. Was for 12 years the co-presenter of the popular childrens' TV programme Wielie Walie.
Acting career
Film roles include Jy is My Liefling (1968), Sien Jou More (1970), Z.E.B.R.A. (1971), Die Wit Sluier (1973), Die Rebel (1976), and Sonja (1978).
Stage roles include * and Daa' Gaat Die Bruid! (2016)
Sources
‘Daa' Gaat Die Bruid!’ open by KKNK - 24/03/2016 - Artslink.co.za News
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