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| − | + | [[Nicola Hanekom]] (1974-) is an actress playwright and director for stage, film and TV. | |
== Biography == | == Biography == | ||
| + | She was born on 19 August 1974 in Bellville, she matriculated at the Groote Schuur High School in Cape Town in 1992. She is married to the actor [[Grant Swanby]]. | ||
== Training == | == Training == | ||
| − | Completed a bilingual Performer's Diploma at the [[University of Cape Town Drama Department|University of Cape Town]]. | + | |
| + | Completed a bilingual Performer's Diploma at the [[University of Cape Town Drama Department|University of Cape Town]] in 1995. | ||
== Career == | == Career == | ||
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Since completing her studies she has been freelancing. She has coached acting privately and taught voice and interpretation at AMAC in Cape Town. | Since completing her studies she has been freelancing. She has coached acting privately and taught voice and interpretation at AMAC in Cape Town. | ||
==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ==Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance== | ||
| − | She portrayed | + | |
| + | She portrayed the [[Afrikaans]] poet Ingrid Jonker in the stage production ''[[Altyd Jonker]]'', acted in ''[[Ek, Anna van Wyk]]''. Other performances include ''[[Diepe Grond]]'', 1995, ''[[As You Like It]]'', ''[[Samoerai]]'', ''[[The Taming of the Shrew]]'' (1996), ''[[Les Fourberies de Scapin|Skelmstreke]]'', ''[[The Tent]]'', ''[[Darkie]]'', ''[[The SA UFO Crash]]'' (1999), ''[[Teer]]'', ''[[Crave|Smag]]'' (2008). | ||
Ongetiteld/untitled, including a synopsis, press reviews, and curriculum vitae of Nicola Hanekom and Ingrid Lehmensich, at Another [[One Night Stand Festival]], 2001. | Ongetiteld/untitled, including a synopsis, press reviews, and curriculum vitae of Nicola Hanekom and Ingrid Lehmensich, at Another [[One Night Stand Festival]], 2001. | ||
| − | Nicola has also directed and | + | Nicola has also directed, written and appeared in plays and physical theatre for stage |
| − | Wrote and performed ''[[Hol]]'', at the 7th [[Artscape Spring Drama Season]] in 2011. | + | Her plays include Wrote and performed ''[[Hol]]'', at the 7th [[Artscape Spring Drama Season]] in 2011. |
Wrote and directed the trilogy ''[[Lot]]'', ''[[Betésda]]'' and ''[[Babbel]]'', which, between them, won six [[Kanna Award]]s at the [[KKNK]] in 2012. | Wrote and directed the trilogy ''[[Lot]]'', ''[[Betésda]]'' and ''[[Babbel]]'', which, between them, won six [[Kanna Award]]s at the [[KKNK]] in 2012. | ||
| − | ''[[Trippie]]'', ''[[Die Pad Byster]]'', ''[[Land van Skedels]]'' | + | ''[[Trippie]]'', ''[[Die Pad Byster]]'', ''[[Land van Skedels]]''. |
| − | ''[[In Glas]]'' [[KKNK]] 4-11 April 2015 | + | ''[[In Glas]]'' [[KKNK]] 4-11 April 2015 starring [[Tinarie van Wyk-Loots]], [[Paul du Toit]], [[Stian Bam]], [[Bronwyn van Graan]] and [[Sive Gubangxa]]. |
| − | Television credits include ''Plek van die Vleisvreters'' and ''Transito'' for [[ | + | Television credits include ''Plek van die Vleisvreters'' and ''Transito'' for [[KykNet]]. She also acted in the internationally acclaimed ''Human Cargo''. |
| − | Highlights in her film experience include ''Husk'' (a short film screened at Cannes, 1999) and ''String Caesar''. Played Rooisarie in the film Hond se Dinges (2009) and the role of the doctor's wife in the film ''Faan se Trein'' (2014). | + | Highlights in her film experience include the short film, ''[[Maar anyway, nog 'n Dooie Feeverhaal]]'', ''Husk'' (a short film screened at Cannes, 1999) and ''String Caesar''. Played "Rooisarie" in the film ''[[Hond se Dinges]]'' (2009) and the role of the doctor's wife in the film ''[[Faan se Trein]]'' (2014). |
| − | ''[[Lot]]'' three KYKnet Fiestas in (Best Production, Best Supporting Actor [[Neels van Jaarsveld]] | + | ''[[Lot]]'' three KYKnet Fiestas in 2012 (Best Production, Best Supporting Actor [[Neels van Jaarsveld]]). |
| − | Her play ''[[Lot]]'' was translated into English by Ilze Brüggeman, entitled [[Fate]]. Published by Proyecto 34°S, 2011. | + | Her play ''[[Lot]]'' was translated into English by Ilze Brüggeman, entitled ''[[Fate]]''. Published by Proyecto 34°S, 2011. |
==Awards== | ==Awards== | ||
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== Sources == | == Sources == | ||
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| + | https://af.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicola_Hanekom | ||
http://www.artlink.co.za/news_article.htm?contentID=29740 | http://www.artlink.co.za/news_article.htm?contentID=29740 | ||
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http://www.actcapetown.co.za/ptcoaches20.htm | http://www.actcapetown.co.za/ptcoaches20.htm | ||
| − | + | https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1185073/ | |
| + | https://www.themoviedb.org/person/190625-nicola-hanekom | ||
| − | + | https://www.artistsone.co.za/women-45/699793/nicola-hanekom | |
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| + | https://maroelamedia.co.za/nuus/sa-nuus/tweede-hertzogprys-vir-nicola-hanekom/ | ||
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| + | https://actcapetown.co.za/coaches/nicola-hanekom/ | ||
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| + | https://www.litnet.co.za/author/nicola-hanekom/ | ||
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| + | [[Beeld]], 26 September 2011. | ||
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| + | ''[[Die Burger]]'' 28 March 2015. | ||
| + | Go to [[South African Theatre/Bibliography]] | ||
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Latest revision as of 10:38, 28 July 2024
Nicola Hanekom (1974-) is an actress playwright and director for stage, film and TV.
Contents
Biography
She was born on 19 August 1974 in Bellville, she matriculated at the Groote Schuur High School in Cape Town in 1992. She is married to the actor Grant Swanby.
Training
Completed a bilingual Performer's Diploma at the University of Cape Town in 1995.
Career
Since completing her studies she has been freelancing. She has coached acting privately and taught voice and interpretation at AMAC in Cape Town.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
She portrayed the Afrikaans poet Ingrid Jonker in the stage production Altyd Jonker, acted in Ek, Anna van Wyk. Other performances include Diepe Grond, 1995, As You Like It, Samoerai, The Taming of the Shrew (1996), Skelmstreke, The Tent, Darkie, The SA UFO Crash (1999), Teer, Smag (2008).
Ongetiteld/untitled, including a synopsis, press reviews, and curriculum vitae of Nicola Hanekom and Ingrid Lehmensich, at Another One Night Stand Festival, 2001.
Nicola has also directed, written and appeared in plays and physical theatre for stage
Her plays include Wrote and performed Hol, at the 7th Artscape Spring Drama Season in 2011.
Wrote and directed the trilogy Lot, Betésda and Babbel, which, between them, won six Kanna Awards at the KKNK in 2012.
Trippie, Die Pad Byster, Land van Skedels.
In Glas KKNK 4-11 April 2015 starring Tinarie van Wyk-Loots, Paul du Toit, Stian Bam, Bronwyn van Graan and Sive Gubangxa.
Television credits include Plek van die Vleisvreters and Transito for KykNet. She also acted in the internationally acclaimed Human Cargo.
Highlights in her film experience include the short film, Maar anyway, nog 'n Dooie Feeverhaal, Husk (a short film screened at Cannes, 1999) and String Caesar. Played "Rooisarie" in the film Hond se Dinges (2009) and the role of the doctor's wife in the film Faan se Trein (2014).
Lot three KYKnet Fiestas in 2012 (Best Production, Best Supporting Actor Neels van Jaarsveld).
Her play Lot was translated into English by Ilze Brüggeman, entitled Fate. Published by Proyecto 34°S, 2011.
Awards
Nominated for a Fleur du Cap Award for her portrayal of Ingid Jonker in the stage production Altyd Jonker and received a Vita Award for best supporting actress in Ek, Anna van Wyk.
She received a Stone award for her role in the film Husk.
Hol 2012 Fleur Du Cap Award - Best Performance in a One-Person Play.
She was awarded the Onbeperk Prize for Innovative Thinking by the KKNK, 2014.
Awarded the Eugène Marais Prize for Die Pad Byster in March 2015.
Sources
https://af.wikipedia.org/wiki/Nicola_Hanekom
http://www.artlink.co.za/news_article.htm?contentID=29740
http://www.actcapetown.co.za/ptcoaches20.htm
https://www.imdb.com/name/nm1185073/
https://www.themoviedb.org/person/190625-nicola-hanekom
https://www.artistsone.co.za/women-45/699793/nicola-hanekom
https://maroelamedia.co.za/nuus/sa-nuus/tweede-hertzogprys-vir-nicola-hanekom/
https://actcapetown.co.za/coaches/nicola-hanekom/
https://www.litnet.co.za/author/nicola-hanekom/
Beeld, 26 September 2011.
Die Burger 28 March 2015.
Go to South African Theatre/Bibliography
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