the cast
Behind The camera
keenan arrison as paul
Keenan Arrison first made his mark in the industry when he landed the male lead in the feature film, 'Shirley Adams' by Dir: Oliver Hermanus.
Arrison also co-wrote and starred in the Cannes-nominated short film 'Ongeriewe' (Dir: Robin Kleismidt).
The actor, singer and performer has had a successful ten years in the industry, he holds a BA degree (Cum laude) in Live Performance and Motion Picture from AFDA Cape Town and became a national celebrity with his role as Ashwin on Mnet's 'The Wild'
Keenan has garnered praise for his roles in Tim Green's 'Skeem', Gerrit Schoonhoven's 'Twee Grade van Moord' and more recently on numerous international series' playing the roles of Alfonso/Ario in 'SAF3', as Taj in BBC1's 'Our Girl' and as Brother Paul in the science fiction American series, 'Dominion'. And has a starring role in the highly anticipated action thriller 'Accident'.
Other productions:
SAINTS AND STRANGERS; WHEN WE WERE BLACK2; OUR GIRL; DOMINION; DIE BYL; SWARTWATER; RESCUE 3; AFTER 9; THE WILD; THE FINAL VERDICT; HOLBY CITY; INTERROGATION ROOM; SHOOTING STARS; DIVERS DOWN; MADAM & EVE
Brümilda van Rensburg AS RUBI
Brümilda van Rensburg is a multiple award-winning TV, film and theatre actress; well-known as Louwna from Egoli. She boasts over 40 years of experience and has over 80 local and international productions to her name. She has been voted most popular actress in SA.
Brümilda recently starred in two international films as well, called: The Power of Three and Leading Lady.
Brümilda has graced over 50 magazine covers, and she has a rose named after her. Brümilda co-authored a biography about her career and life in 2012, titled Brümilda Vyftig, Vurig en Fabulous.
Brümilda’s work has earned her multiple awards, of which a few include:
- ATKV Mediaveertjie Best Actress in a Drama - for Hartland
- Rapport/City Press Prestige Woman award as one of South Africa’s top achievers
- People’s Choice Most Popular Actress in South Africa award
- YOU/Huisgenoot Most Stylish Woman award
- The coveted Fleur du Cap award
She acted in the original TV-series “Wolwedans in die Skemer” as Adele, as well as in “Ballade vir ‘n Enkeling” (series 2), in which she portrayed the rich publisher Alicia Francke. Currently Brumilda plays Jana du Preez in the TV-series: “Binnelanders”. She is also famous for High Rollers and “Hartland”- for which she won the ATKV Mediaveertjie award for Best Actress in a Drama.
A few of her most memorable theatre performances over the years include: Shakespeare’s Merchant of Venice (Portia) and Hamlet (Gertrude), Send for Dolly (Dolly) and Exit the King (Maria); her performance in the latter earned her the Vita Award. Her role as Cassandra in The Orestian Trilogy won her the prestigious Fleur du Cap award. Brumilda delivered a 5-star performance in Antigone (as Antigone), for which she won the coveted Darlo award. She performed and co-produced “Om goodbye te sê” in London, for which the cast received standing ovations.
She has featured in the following films (among others): “Musiek vir die Agtergrond”, “Nag van Vrees”, “Agter elke Man”, Egoli the Movie, Brutal Glory, Dancing in the Forest, The Power of Three (an international film shot in London), Leading Lady, and most recently: “Paw Paw vir my Darling”.
OFENTSE RAKOLOLO AS JOSH
Ofentse Rakololo is a young South African actor who has been passionate about acting, and wanting to become an actor, since he saw his first stage play, as a child. He speaks English, Tswana & some Afrikaans.
Committed to refining his craft and developing his skills, he attended courses & classes at the State Theatre in Pretoria, as well as acting workshops at Actor Spaces, and went on to make his professional debut in the SABC1 TV sitcom, SINGLE GUYZ.
Subsequent credits include the TV series TJOVITJO for SABC1, the TV series iNUMBER NUMBER & the TV movie HO KENA, both for Mzanzi Magic, as well as a commercial for ROBOKID.
SCHELAINE BENNET AS KARIN
Born and raised in The Mother City, from Bo-Kaap to Montana to Heideveld and Pinelands Schelaine Bennett grew up having a colourful childhood and a passion for the arts.
The versatile actress and dancer has had a wonderful career so far, acting in numerous local and international films and TV series such as Hallmarks’ Love on Safari, Etvs’ Gold Diggers and recently, the cinema craze, Monster Hunter alongside Milla Jovovich.
She is perhaps most recognised for her roles as Zoë Phillips in Generations: The Legacy and the lead role of Claudette Roberts in Isidingo: The Need.
Her current international projects include her portraying Eve in Amazon Prime’s Good Omens and Leah Frost in the highly anticipated Red Sea Diving Resort, alongside Chris Evans, Greg Kinnear, Sir Ben Kingsley and Michel Huisman.
In 2022 we look forward to seeing Schelaine in the international release of The Slumber Party Massacre, a remake of the American cult classic.
ELSJE SLABBERT AS SALLY
Elsje studied drama at the University of Pretoria.
She joined the Film and theater group PALI (performing arts lifestyle institute) after her studies and performed in a variety of theater shows such as Mcbeth, All my Senses and Grond in and around Pretoria.
Over the last 10 years Elsje played various support and lead roles in television and film projects such as: •Spreeus(2019)
•The Last Victims (2019)
•Poeding(2019)
•Ware Lewensverhaal(2019)
•Fynskrif(2018)
•Nag van die Ondier(2018)
•Getroud met Rugby (2016 – 2017)
•Villa Rosa (2013 – 2016)
•Koringberg(2012)
sello maake ka-ncube as principal ghrane
Sello is a multi-award-winning veteran actor.
Awards include the Vita Nomination for Best Ensemble Performance in Musical Theatre, Best Script of a New South African Play and Best Director, the Vita Award for Best Performance in a Comedy by a Male for Call Us Crazy, Pan African Heritage Broadcast Achievement Award for Drama as well as the Dalro Award for Best Actor for The Suit.
He appeared in movies and television productions such as The long walk to Freedom, Man in the Mirror, Madiba, Queen Sono, The Herd, Farewell Ella Bella, The River, The whale Caller, and many more…
Sello Maake Ka-Ncube, is one of South Africa's most respected actors and has performed in Film, Television and Theatre in South Africa, the USA and Britain as well as in Europe. He was part of the Royal Shakespeare company and played in London’s West End. Other theatre productions include Othello, The Suit, Smallholding, Raisin in the Sun, The Good Woman of Sharkville, Guess Who’s Coming for Dinner, Prophets in The Black Sky, The Lion King, Aaron and Titus Andronicus.
brendon daniels as the groundsman
Brendon is well known for the roles he played in the Vallei van Sluiers, Zulu, Four Corners, I Now Pronounce You Black and White, The Philanthropist and League of Glory, Interrogation Room, Stellenbosch, Shooting Stars, Transito, Geraldina die Tweede, . In the Mnet TV Series, Trackers, he played the role of a crime writer.
Brendon also played in the films: The Abyss Boys, The Young Lions, Heaven, Dollars and White Pipes, Master Harold and the Boys, End of the Road, Fleisch, Black Butterflies and iNumber Number.
He won the award for the Best Actor for his role in Rooiland at KKNK and kykNETFiesta Awards in 2012.
Four Corners, in which he plays 'Farakha', received critical acclaim and won awards at several international film festivals for best picture, best actor, etc.