Nicole Fortuin (born 30 April 1992) is a South African actress, dancer, and theatre maker. Her films include Flatland (2019), Indemnity (2021), and Late Bloomer (2022). On television, she is known for her roles in Roer Jou Voete (2015–2016) and Alles Malan (2019–2022).
Nicole Fortuin | |
|---|---|
| Born | 30 April 1992 |
| Alma mater | University of Cape Town |
| Occupation(s) | actress, dancer, and theatre maker. |
| Years active | 2008–present |
| Website | nicolefortuin |
Early life and education
editFortuin is from Belhar, Cape Town.[1] She attended the Settlers High School. At 16 in 2008, she became a top 4 finalist in e.tv's Shield Teens No Sweat Dance Challenge. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance from the University of Cape Town in 2014.[2][3]
Career
editAfter graduating from UCT, Fortuin was cast as Maryke van Niekerk in the Afrikaans-language SABC 3 series Roer Jou Voete. The following year, she made her feature film debut in the American teen film A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits as Georgie, a makeup artist and Fairy Godmother-figure to Sofia Carson's character. In 2017, Fortuin appeared in the films Van der Merwe, a comedy and Vaselinetjie, a drama, as well as the second season of Swartwater as Cindy.[citation needed]
Fortuin starred opposite Izel Bezuidenhout in the film Flatland directed by Jenna Bass, which screened at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival and Berlinale. That same year, Fortuin began starring as Lee-Ann in the kykNET series Alles Malan. Fortuin appeared in season 2 of Blood & Water on Netflix as well as the action film Indemnity and the Showmax film Late Bloomer.[4] She has an upcoming role in Kelsey Egan's The Fix.[citation needed]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits | Georgie | Directed by Michelle Johnston |
| 2017 | Van der Merwe | Tania | Comedy |
| Voor ek val | Zoe | Short film | |
| Vaselinetjie | Older Nasrene | Drama | |
| 2019 | Far From The Castle | Eliza | Short film |
| Flatland | Natalie Jonkers | Adventure / Western | |
| 2021 | Sons of the Sea | Tanya | Drama |
| Indemnity | Angela Abrams | Action / Crime / Thriller | |
| Klein Karoo 2 | Tarryn | [5] | |
| 2024 | Heart of the Hunter | Naledi Gumede | Netflix film[6][7] |
| 2024 | The Fix | Angela | Action /Sci-Fi |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2015–2016 | Roer Jou Voete | Maryke van Niekerk | Main role |
| 2017 | Swartwater | Cindy | Season 2 |
| 2018 | Onder die Suiderkruis | Danni Dyer | |
| Dead in the Water | Kat | Television film | |
| 2019 | Dwaalster | Helena | 2 episodes |
| Die Spreeus | Lea | 2 episodes | |
| 2019–2022 | Alles Malan | Lee-Ann | Main role |
| 2020 | Projek Dina | Gail Versveld | 1 episode |
| Rage | Tamsyn | Television film | |
| 2021–present | Legacy | Eloise | Season 2 |
| 2021 | Blood & Water | Detective Petersen | 2 episodes |
| 2022 | Late Bloomer | Lauryn | Showmax film |
| 2023 | One Piece | Ririka | Episode "Romance Dawn" |
Stage
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Mephisto | Fonnesique | The Arena, Cape Town[8] |
| Sister Sister Sister | Director; National Arts Festival | ||
| Curl Up and Dye | Rolene | Rosebank Theatre, Cape Town | |
| 2015 | Sleeping Beauty | Aurora | Joburg Theatre, Johannesburg |
| 2018 | Oleanna | Carol | Fugard Theatre, Cape Town[9] |
References
edit- ^ Kekana, Chrizelda (17 March 2019). "'Flatland' star Nicole Fortuin says talent isn't enough to guarantee success". Times Live. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ Bassett, Shane A. (30 August 2021). "Flatland Interview – Nicole Fortuin". The People's Movies. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ "A Conversation with Nicole Fortuin". Sarafina Magazine. 11 October 2017. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ Naik, Sameer (7 March 2022). "#aTypicalInterview: Actress Nicole Fortuin on her mom's famous spaghetti and bacon". IOL. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ Phase, Neo (4 January 2022). "Nicole Fortuin takes on the Klein Karoo 2". Northcliffe Melville Times. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ Gierdien, Tasleem; Lange, Tracey (4 April 2024). "Heart of the Hunter #1 on Netflix's top 10 list, actress Nicole Fortuin chats about this epic feat". Eyewitness News. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
- ^ Ostby, Ingrid (30 March 2024). "Everything You Need to Know About Heart of the Hunter". Retrieved 2 April 2024.
- ^ "Timely reminder of how vital the voice of dissent is". Cape Times. 7 April 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
- ^ Kruger, Lindsay (11 September 2018). "Interview: Nicole Fortuin On Being 'Flawed, Layered and Vocal' in OLEANNA". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
External links
edit- Nicole Fortuin at IMDb
- Nicole Fortuin at TVSA