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| − | Born in Bloemfontein on 10 July, 1962, she attended [[Hoër Meisieskool Oranje]] in Bloemfontein, and started acting at the age of 16 while still at school, winning the nationwide [[ATKV]] competition as best supporting actress, followed by the next year winning the best actress award. | + | Born in Bloemfontein on 10 July, 1962, she attended [[Hoër Meisieskool Oranje]] in Bloemfontein, and started acting at the age of 16 while still at school, winning the nationwide [[ATKV]] competition as best supporting actress, followed by the next year winning the best actress award. She then studied drama at the University of the Orange Free State. |
| − | + | She went on to become a highly regarded professional actress, having been hailed as South Africa's answer to Meryl Steep by [[Adrienne Sichel]] in ''[[The Star]]'' for her part as "Anna" in the highly acclaimed ''[[Ek, Anna van Wyk]]'' (1984). | |
| − | + | Mostert also turned to fine and graphic art as a means of self expression. Self-taught, but inspired by renowned artists such as Keith Alexander and Gerhardt Richter, she uses oil and canvas to create surreal visions that challenge the imagination. and allow you to see something different every time you look. | |
| − | + | ''For her work as graphic and fine artist, see her website at '''http://isabellamostert.co.za/#go_page_755''''' | |
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==Stage, film and TV work== | ==Stage, film and TV work== | ||
Revision as of 06:32, 14 December 2024
Isabella Mostert (19**- ) is a South African actress, writer and graphic artist.
Also billed Isabel Mostert on occasion.
Biography
Born in Bloemfontein on 10 July, 1962, she attended Hoër Meisieskool Oranje in Bloemfontein, and started acting at the age of 16 while still at school, winning the nationwide ATKV competition as best supporting actress, followed by the next year winning the best actress award. She then studied drama at the University of the Orange Free State.
She went on to become a highly regarded professional actress, having been hailed as South Africa's answer to Meryl Steep by Adrienne Sichel in The Star for her part as "Anna" in the highly acclaimed Ek, Anna van Wyk (1984).
Mostert also turned to fine and graphic art as a means of self expression. Self-taught, but inspired by renowned artists such as Keith Alexander and Gerhardt Richter, she uses oil and canvas to create surreal visions that challenge the imagination. and allow you to see something different every time you look.
For her work as graphic and fine artist, see her website at http://isabellamostert.co.za/#go_page_755
Stage, film and TV work
Best known for her starring role as "Liefie" in the television drama series Arende and the title role of "Anna" in the Afrikaans feature film Ek, Anna van Wyk (1984).
Sources
http://thespians.co.za/isabella-mostert/
https://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=8254
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