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Johannesburg - The wait is finally over as the nominees for the much anticipated inaugural Royalty Soapie Awards have been revealed in an Oscaresque packaged video featuring event hosts Michael Mol and Hlomla Dandala.
The video, available online, features some ambush interviews with the nominated actors.
The Royalty Soapie Awards will take place at the Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) on 8 March 2014. Over 100 entries have been received from South Africa’s soapies and it promises to be an interesting event.
"We are very happy to finally announce all the finalists," said project director Sindile Xulu.
"The range is wide and the list leaves no doubt that South Africa has great talent to be celebrated and honoured. It is now all systems go to the awards next year."
The nominees are as follows:
Performance Categories
Outstanding Lead Actor
Menzi Ngubane as Sibusiso Dlomo, Generations
Siyabonga Twala as Mpiyakhe Zungu, Isibaya
Kevin Smith as Frank Xavier, Isidingo
Siyabonga Twala as Busani Mojalefa, Muvhango
Shona Ferguson as Itumeleng, The Wild
Outstanding Lead Actress
Odelle de Wet as Delia Richter, Binneland
Thembi Nyandeni as Mkabayi Zungu, Isibaya
Linda Sokhulu as Nikiwe Sibeko, Isidingo
Nthabi Tau as Meiki, Muvhango
Shaleen Surtie-Richards as Fran Jacobs, Villa Rosa
Outstanding Male Villain
Andre Odendaal as AJ/Andries/Dries Richter, Binneland
Bheki Mkhwane as Samson Ndlovu, Isibaya
Robert Whitehead as Barker Haines, Isidingo
Aubrey Poo as Lebata, The Wild
Darren Kelfkens as Roberto Martinelli Snr, Villa Rosa
Outstanding Female Villain
Jo da Silva as Gita McGregor, 7de Laan
Marisa Drummond as Alexa, Binneland
Zenande Mfenyana as Noluntu Memela, Generations
Tsholo Monedi as Meme, Muvhango
Khabonina Qubeka as Maxine, The Wild
Outstanding Soapie
Binneland
Generations
Isibaya
Isidingo
The Wild
Outstanding Supporting Actor
Hennie Jacobs as Diederik, 7de Laan
Ramey Short as Quinton Meyer, Binneland
Bongani Gumede as Mandla Ndlovu, Isibaya
Sdumo Mtshali as S'bu Ndlovu, Isibaya
TY Keogh as Jack, The Wild
Outstanding Supporting Actress
Annelize van der Ryst as Matrone Netta Nortje, 7de Laan
Sorina Erasmus as Die Flooze, 7de Laan
Xoli Zondi as Zodwa, Generations
Nomzamo Mbatha as Thandeka Zungu, Isibaya
Kgomotso Christopher as Katlego Sibeko, Isidingo
Outstanding Couple
Pierre van Pietzen as Oubaas van Zyl and Annelise Weilandas Hilda de Kock, 7de Laan
Sandi Schultz as Jennifer Adams and Gert van Niekerk as Patrick Myburgh, Binneland
Sdumo Mtshali as S'bu Zungu and Nomzamo Mbatha as Thandeka, Isibaya
Ayanda Ngubane as Siphokazi Zungu and Celeste Ntuli as Phumelele, Isibaya
Tema Sebopedi as Lerato Tsotetsi and Motlatsi Mafatshe as Sechaba Moloi, Isidingo
Outstanding Newcomer
Simoné Nortmann as Nadia, 7de Laan
Anga Makubalo as MJ Memela, Generations
Jessica Nkosi as Qondi, Isibaya
Liteboho Molise as Teboho, Muvhango
Hayley Owen as Angie, The Wild
Technical and Creative Categories
Outstanding Make-up & Hair
Binneland
Generations
Isibaya
The Wild
Outstanding Set Design
Binneland
Generations
Isibaya
Isidingo
The Wild
Outstanding Writing Team
Binneland
Generations
Isibaya
Isidingo
The Wild
Outstanding Wardrobe
7de Laan
Binneland
Generations
Isibaya
The Wild
Outstanding Art Direction
7de Laan
Binneland
Generations
Isibaya
Outstanding Directing Team
7de Laan
Binneland
Isibaya
Isidingo
The Wild
Outstanding Editing Team
Binneland
Generations
Isibaya
Isidingo
The Wild
Outstanding Casting Director
Susan Rossouw, Binneland
Phophi Mulaudzi, Generations
Kutlwano Ditsele & Angus Gibson, Isibaya
Outstanding Lighting
7de Laan
Binneland
Generations
Isibaya
Isidingo
For information on how to vote for your favourite click here
The video, available online, features some ambush interviews with the nominated actors.
The Royalty Soapie Awards will take place at the Durban International Convention Centre (Durban ICC) on 8 March 2014. Over 100 entries have been received from South Africa’s soapies and it promises to be an interesting event.
"We are very happy to finally announce all the finalists," said project director Sindile Xulu.
"The range is wide and the list leaves no doubt that South Africa has great talent to be celebrated and honoured. It is now all systems go to the awards next year."
The nominees are as follows:
Performance Categories
Outstanding Lead Actor
Menzi Ngubane as Sibusiso Dlomo, Generations
Siyabonga Twala as Mpiyakhe Zungu, Isibaya
Kevin Smith as Frank Xavier, Isidingo
Siyabonga Twala as Busani Mojalefa, Muvhango
Shona Ferguson as Itumeleng, The Wild
Outstanding Lead Actress
Odelle de Wet as Delia Richter, Binneland
Thembi Nyandeni as Mkabayi Zungu, Isibaya
Linda Sokhulu as Nikiwe Sibeko, Isidingo
Nthabi Tau as Meiki, Muvhango
Shaleen Surtie-Richards as Fran Jacobs, Villa Rosa
Outstanding Male Villain
Andre Odendaal as AJ/Andries/Dries Richter, Binneland
Bheki Mkhwane as Samson Ndlovu, Isibaya
Robert Whitehead as Barker Haines, Isidingo
Aubrey Poo as Lebata, The Wild
Darren Kelfkens as Roberto Martinelli Snr, Villa Rosa
Outstanding Female Villain
Jo da Silva as Gita McGregor, 7de Laan
Marisa Drummond as Alexa, Binneland
Zenande Mfenyana as Noluntu Memela, Generations
Tsholo Monedi as Meme, Muvhango
Khabonina Qubeka as Maxine, The Wild
Outstanding Soapie
Binneland
Generations
Isibaya
Isidingo
The Wild
Outstanding Supporting Actor
Hennie Jacobs as Diederik, 7de Laan
Ramey Short as Quinton Meyer, Binneland
Bongani Gumede as Mandla Ndlovu, Isibaya
Sdumo Mtshali as S'bu Ndlovu, Isibaya
TY Keogh as Jack, The Wild
Outstanding Supporting Actress
Annelize van der Ryst as Matrone Netta Nortje, 7de Laan
Sorina Erasmus as Die Flooze, 7de Laan
Xoli Zondi as Zodwa, Generations
Nomzamo Mbatha as Thandeka Zungu, Isibaya
Kgomotso Christopher as Katlego Sibeko, Isidingo
Outstanding Couple
Pierre van Pietzen as Oubaas van Zyl and Annelise Weilandas Hilda de Kock, 7de Laan
Sandi Schultz as Jennifer Adams and Gert van Niekerk as Patrick Myburgh, Binneland
Sdumo Mtshali as S'bu Zungu and Nomzamo Mbatha as Thandeka, Isibaya
Ayanda Ngubane as Siphokazi Zungu and Celeste Ntuli as Phumelele, Isibaya
Tema Sebopedi as Lerato Tsotetsi and Motlatsi Mafatshe as Sechaba Moloi, Isidingo
Outstanding Newcomer
Simoné Nortmann as Nadia, 7de Laan
Anga Makubalo as MJ Memela, Generations
Jessica Nkosi as Qondi, Isibaya
Liteboho Molise as Teboho, Muvhango
Hayley Owen as Angie, The Wild
Technical and Creative Categories
Outstanding Make-up & Hair
Binneland
Generations
Isibaya
The Wild
Outstanding Set Design
Binneland
Generations
Isibaya
Isidingo
The Wild
Outstanding Writing Team
Binneland
Generations
Isibaya
Isidingo
The Wild
Outstanding Wardrobe
7de Laan
Binneland
Generations
Isibaya
The Wild
Outstanding Art Direction
7de Laan
Binneland
Generations
Isibaya
Outstanding Directing Team
7de Laan
Binneland
Isibaya
Isidingo
The Wild
Outstanding Editing Team
Binneland
Generations
Isibaya
Isidingo
The Wild
Outstanding Casting Director
Susan Rossouw, Binneland
Phophi Mulaudzi, Generations
Kutlwano Ditsele & Angus Gibson, Isibaya
Outstanding Lighting
7de Laan
Binneland
Generations
Isibaya
Isidingo
For information on how to vote for your favourite click here
