Michelle Botes

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Michelle Botes (born 1962.) South African actress for stage and screen.

Biography

Born in Cape Town.

Training

Michelle went to Stellenbosch University and the University of Cape Town, graduating with a Performer's Diploma in Speech and Drama (Bilingual) and a Teaching Diploma.

Career

Began as a member of the CAPAB Youth Group, Touring the Cape provice presenting literature through Library Tours.

Contribution to SA theatre, film, media and/or performance

Stage roles in Minnaar onder die Wapen (Windhoek, 1987), James Whyle’s Hellhound (Upstairs at the Market, 1992).

She became a household name through her roles in TV series like Arende (198*), Isidingo (1998-2007) and Binnelanders (2007-).

Awards, etc

She was nominated for an Artes Award for her role in Triptiek (best actress in SABC TV1).

Sources

NELM catalogue.

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