Jeannie D wins big at YOU Spectacular
2011-07-18 08:26
by Pauli van Wyk
Johannesburg –
7de laan was crowned South Africa’s favorite soap opera for a second consecutive year at Saturday night’s You Spectacular Award ceremony.
South Africa’s favourite stars and celebrities are annually honoured for their contributions to the local entertainment industry at this awards evening.
More than 2 million people – more than ever before - voted for their favourites in various categories.
Creations by several leading local fashion designers, such as Gert-Johan Coetzee, Anél Botha and David Tlale, were seen at the seventh You Spectacular event, While The Graham Watkins Project, Jamali and Prime Circle were there to entertain the star studded crowd.
SexiestTop Billing presenter Jeannie D was named favourite female celebrity for a third consecutive year.
She also received the prizes for sexiest woman and favourite TV presenter.
Her co-presenter Janez Vermeiren was named sexiest man for a second consecutive year.
The
Idols judge and 5FM DJ Gareth Cliff, who co-hosted the glamorous evening, received two prizes - favourite radio personality and favourite male celebrity.
Other winners include: Favourite glam-couple:
Recently married model, Lee Ann Liebenberg, and business man, Nicky van der Walt.
Favorite Newcomer: Ashish Gangapersad – Actor,
Isidingo Favourite actress: Michelle Botes – Actress,
IsidingoFavorite actor: Robert Whitehead – Actor,
IsidingoFavorite Sport star: Soccer player Siphiwe Tshabalala.