Franci Swanepoel
Franci Swanepoel (19*-). Actress, television personality.
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Biography
She is the daughter of Nic and Marida Swanepoel. Franci was born in Johannesburg and matriculated at Hoerskool Linden. She grew up in the entertainment industry, featuring in radio dramas from the age of five.
Training
She studied drama at the University of Stellenbosch.
Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance
As a student she acted in productions of Women Behind Bars (1993), Die Renosters1994), Ipekonders (1994), and Die Vampier (ATKV Kampustoneel 1994).
During her professional career she was seen in Droom (1998), Siener in die Suburbs (KKNK 2002), Junkiedrome, High Street Theatre, 2002, Janneman (Woordfees 2011), as Bea in Boksballade (KKNK 2013).
She played with Sandra Prinsloo in the prodution of Soebatsfontein at the Innibos Festival of 2018.
TV roles include Binnelanders.
Awards, etc.
She was awarded the ATKV Veertjie as best actress for her role as Toeks Joubert in Binnelanders in 2010.
Sources
TVSSA [1].
Beeld, 19 April 2010.
Rapport, 31 March 2013.
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