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Marié Botha – USA

Marié Botha - USA

Marié Botha is a South African actress based in New York City. She has built a reputation on the stage, appearing Off-Broadway in BLKS by Aziza Barnes, directed by Robert O’Hara, and peerless by Jiehae Park, directed by Margot Bordelon. She also co-produced and starred in a sold-out run of Sarah Kane’s Blasted at the DUO Theater Off Off Broadway. On screen, Marié has guest-starred in Dickinson (Apple TV+) opposite Ella Hunt, The Penguin (HBO) opposite Cristin Milioti, and most recently High Potential (ABC/Disney+) opposite Kaitlin Olson and Daniel Sunjata. Her film credits include leading roles in Highway One, directed by Emmy nominee Jaclyn Bethany, and Manic(quin), directed by Lauren Ebner. She also appeared in HBO’s documentary Slave Play. Not a Movie. A Play., directed by Jeremy O’Harris.

Her upcoming work includes the feature film Almost Grace, starring opposite Mickey Sumner and Josh Hamilton, set for release in 2026. Marié holds a BFA in Acting from NYU’s Tisch School of the Arts and an MFA in Acting from the Yale School of Drama.

For bookings or more information on Marié, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Mapaseka Koetle

Mapaseka Koetle

Mapaseka Koetle is a South African actress and businesswoman widely recognized for her long-standing role as Dintle Nyathi on the popular E.tv soapie

Scandal!, a role she has portrayed since 2014. Her compelling screen presence and dynamic performances have made her a familiar and beloved face in South-African television.

A graduate of City Varsity with a National Diploma in acting, Mapaseka has consistently expanded her repertoire across television and film. Most recently, she appeared as Naledi in Adulting Season 3 (Tshedza Pictures, 2025) and featured in the Showmax drama 016 FM (2024).

Her film credits include standout roles in Losing Lerato 2 (2024) as Lolitha, Lenyalo Hase Papadi (2024) as Mpho, How to Ruin Love: The Proposal (2024) as Katlego, and Gereza (2022) as Dorothy Mabetha. She also played the lead in the 2012 Theatre production Show Off.

With over a decade in the industry, Mapaseka continues to impress with her range, professionalism, and depth of character, while also pursuing entrepreneurial ventures alongside her creative career.

For bookings or more information on Mapaseka, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Rosemary Zimu-Mnguni

Rosemary Zimu-Mnguni

Rosemary Zimu began her career in theatre, starring in the South African production of Moulin Rouge. In 2014, she made her feature film debut in the Nollywood movie Champagne, earning a nomination for Most Promising Actress of the Year for her role as a femme fatale scam artist.

She later appeared in South African TV shows like Wena Wedwa, Isidingo, Generations: The Legacy, and Scandal. Rosemary joined the cast of The Queen, one of South Africa’s most popular shows.

With the launch of Netflix in South Africa, she secured a featured role in the Netflix original series Shadow, and a starring role in the Netflix African original series Savage Beauty, which premiered in May 2022. In August 2022, Ayeye: Stripped was released, with Rosemary portraying Zoleka, a 30-year-old on the brink of destitution.

In February 2023, Rosemary played a detective by day and led an all-female assassin group by night in Nine – The Movie, which was featured at the Johannesburg Film Festival and made its first international premiere at the Cannes Film Festival in 2024.

Rosemary was the lead and the sole South African cast member in the film. In the same year, she joined the cast of the Mzansi Magic telenovela My Brother’s Keeper, taking on a pivotal role. Savage Beauty Season 2 premiered on Netflix globally on 28 June 2024.

For bookings or more information on Rosemary, please contact an agent at OSM Talent.

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Panch Gasela

Panch Gasela

Panch Gasela has been in the entertainment space  since he was 16 years old. Throughout the years he has shown drive and exponential growth in both stand-up comedy and acting.

His stand up comedy talents have lead him to grace the stage on Grab the Mic (Comedy Central), Funny People South Africa (SABC2) and Laugh Africa festival. While his acting prowess has seen to him starring in televivion dramas such as Justice Served (Netflix) and Soon Comes Night (Netflix). He has also done several advertising campaigns for various brands, including KFC’s Beyond The Sea campaign for which he won a Loerie Award for Best Performance in a Film (2024). The sky is beyond the limit for this young man.

Overall, Panch Gasela is a driven multi-discipline performer that shows promise in his chosen fields

For bookings or more information on Panch, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Nambitha Ben-Mazwi

Nambitha Ben-Mazwi

Nambitha Ben-Mazwi, also known as “Lady Nam,” is an award-winning actress, entrepreneur, style icon, and global activist. A University of Cape Town graduate with an Honours degree in Business Science, she was recognized as one of the top 5 entrepreneurs in South Africa by Accenture Group in 2019.

As the founder of the women’s empowerment movement #SheSpeaksByLadyNam, Lady Nam has used her platform to inspire and uplift women worldwide. She has built a successful media company, NambithaBM Media, and made history as the first South African with six Netflix International credits. Her standout roles include Netflix’s “Savage Beauty,” Showmax’s “Empini,” “Happiness Ever After,” the Emmy-winning “Black Mirror,” and Showtime’s “King Shaka.” In 2024, she won “Best Actress” at the Global NFTSA Awards for her performances in Savage Beauty and Empini.

In addition to acting, Lady Nam is a Global Citizen Ambassador, UN Equal Education Ambassador, and Brand SA Ambassador. She was named one of the 20 Black women shaping global entertainment by Leading Ladies Africa in 2024, alongside industry icons like Issa Rae and Lupita Nyong’o. She also had the honor of being chosen by Beyoncé for Black Is King, where she advocates for “dark skin magic” and the empowerment of marginalized women.

Her accolades include Glamour Woman of the Year (2016), Woman of Wonder (2020), Actress of the Year (2022), and a Global Visionary Award (2023). Recently, she was honored as an Industry ICON by Don Julio 1942 at the 2024 Academy Oscars Night.

Lady Nam’s influence extends beyond entertainment; she is a prominent brand ambassador and hosted the 2023 Moët & Chandon Champagne Day in Epernay. She continues to make waves with her international hosting role at the 2024 Essence Film Festival, further cementing her status as a global powerhouse in entertainment and activism.

For bookings or more information on Nambitha, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Nthati Moshesh

Nthati Moshesh is a multi-award winning South African actress with a career spanning over 30 years across film, television, and theatre. Born and raised in Katlehong (Ekurhuleni), she developed a passion for drama from an early age. She studied Drama as a matric subject at St. Andrew’s School for Girls in Bedfordview before furthering her studies at Natal Technikon (now Durban University of Technology), where she graduated with a National Diploma in Performing Arts in 1990.

Her early film career was marked by her first feature film role in Kini and Adams, which was nominated for a Palme d’Or at the 1997 Cannes Film Festival. She later starred in The Long Run, produced by Anant Singh, and played prominent roles in Kin alongside Miranda Otto and Isaiah Washington, Beat The Drum, Round Trip, and Cape of Good Hope. More recently, she has appeared in A Safari Romance, The Fragile King, and Ayanda (and the Mechanic), earning a nomination for Best Supporting Actress at the African Movie Academy Awards and the SAFTAs.

Nthati has had a prolific television career, with starring roles in major South African and international productions. Nthati made her television debut on South Africa’s first soap, Egoli playing the role of Lerato. She won her first award in 2004, a Canadian Gemini Award (equivalent to an Emmy) for her role as Odette in Human Cargo and has received multiple SAFTA nominations and wins, including Best Actress for Thola, Saints and Sinners, and Isono. Her notable TV roles include Scandal!, Home Affairs, Lockdown, Housekeepers, Ring of Lies II, Saints & Sinners and most recently taking home the Best Supporting Actress in a TV Drama at the SAFTAs for her portrayal of Grace Bhengu in Netflix’s Savage Beauty.

Nthati’s work has enabled her to indulge her love for travelling. She has acted in London, Zimbabwe and Israel and attended festivals in France and Spain.

Nthati has also ventured into the content creator realm and has worked with various beauty care brands. Looking into the future she plans to expand on her social media platforms and work with various brands on campaigns.

Beyond acting, Nthati is passionate about philanthropy and is a dedicated advocate for the arts, she has served as an executive member of PAWE (Performing Arts Workers Equity) and was a board member of the National Children’s Theatre. With her extensive industry experience, Nthati continues to be a trailblazer in South African entertainment, inspiring new generations of performers while delivering compelling performances on screen and stage.

For bookings or more information on Nthati, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Mosa Lekwene

Mosa is a passionate and dedicated actress with experience in supporting roles. She has an actively engaging audience on TikTok, where she showcases her acting and lip-syncing skills through lip-syncing to scenes from popular movies.

She is eager to expand my career into voice-over and commercial acting, leveraging my social media presence to connect with wider audiences.

For bookings or more information on Mosa, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Kwanele Mthethwa

Kwanele Mthethwa

Kwanele Mthethwa is a South African actress who rose to fame with her role as Ayanda in the Mzansi Magic telenovela Isithembiso.
 Born and raised in Durban, she moved to Johannesburg in 2018 and immediately landed the role of Ayanda on Isithembiso.

Originally a recurring character, her first appearance in the role was in Season 2, Episode 221, which first aired on Mzansi Magic on 4 February, 2019.
She then got an opportunity to star cast for the third season, which ended in 2020.

Kwanele next starred in the Mzansi Magic telemovie Indandatho Yokukhanya, a supernatural drama which aired as part of the channel's "Lokshin Bioskop" strand on Sunday, 5 January 2020.
Also starring Unati Guma, the film
follows a timid and overly cautious girl who finds out that her parent's spirits  were taken by the Dark One and she embarks on a mission to save them.

Kwanele next played the recurring role of Boity on the Mzansi Magic drama series Abomama, making her first appearance in the role on 1 August, 2021 (Season 2, Episode 5).
 Later that month she starred in a second Mzansi Magic movie - Umhlukanisi - which first aired on the channel on 28 August, 2021.

The premise of the movie is that after seven years of marriage, a domestic worker finds herself falling in love with her boss - but her husband finds out and manipulates her to rob the family she has grown to love.
 The film also stars Fortune Thobejane.

Another film role followed, this time in the Showmax Original Movie Umakoti Wethu - the feature film directorial debut of Nozipho Nkelemba - which was released for streaming on 23 September, 2021.
 Fulu Mugovhani stars in this drama as Khathu, who finds herself in crisis when her husband's new job ignites old flames.
 Melusi Mbele plays her husband Sizwe, with Kwanele Mthethwa as the woman caught in the middle.

Kwanele next found herself in another recurring role in an Mzansi Magic series, this time in the role of Phumeza on the channel's flagship soapie, The Queen.
 Her first appearance in the role was in Season 6, Episode 69, which aired on 28 October, 2021.

The following year she starred in another Showmax Original movie, Induku, which was released on 20 January, 2022.
 In the film she stars as Khethiwe Shibe, who defies her father in order to save her family by secretly entering her community's biggest stick-fighting tournament.
 Kwanele also had a guest role in an episode of the 1Magic romantic comedy- drama series Entangled which aired on 18 March, 2022 (Season 1, Episode 11).

Kwanele again had a guest role on the SABC 13 part drama series The premier as Dudu Madau. She followed this up with another starring role in television when she was cast as lead role Thembelihle in the Mzansi Magic drama series Umbuso.

Her character in the show is Ma E's (Bheki Sibiya) daughter who is trapped in a loveless, childless marriage with Mothusi (Sphamandla Dhludhlu), a superficially charming businessman working in the NGO sector.
Mothusi is an emotionally abusive serial cheater who wants a Thembelihle to be a traditional wife while offering none of the respect that role would involve.
Thembelihle secretly still loves Uncle Tiny's son, Tshepiso (played by Khojane Morai).

Umbuso premiered on Mzansi Magic on Sunday 3 April, 2022.
She is currently on the BET telenovela REDEMPTION playing the leading role of Faith Zikode and has an upcoming feature film Titled “Wathinta umfazi” playing the lead role of Bongi promise khumalo. Based on a true story

For bookings or more information on Kwanele, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Cassidy Nicholson – CPT

Cassidy Nicholson - CPT

Cassidy Nicholson (also known online as A Girl Named Cassidy) is a multi-hyphenate talent: actress, certified screenwriter, content creator, casting director, stand‑up comedian, and now radio co‑host.

Most recently, Cassidy has joined Carl Wastie as co‑host on Kfm 94.5’s afternoon drive show, The Flash Drive, which airs weekdays from 3 pm to 7 pm. Known affectionately for her iconic "Constantia Mom" character, she brings sharp wit, relatable humour, and energy to the Western Cape airwaves.

She first rose to fame on TikTok, captivating audiences with comedic skits, social commentary, and immersive character work. Her content is defined by authenticity, strong storytelling, and her signature humour, giving online characters like "Constantia Mom" a fresh and unforgettable voice.

Cassidy is also an active content creator on TikTok and Instagram, where she has partnered with a variety of brands to create engaging, campaign-driven content. Her collaborations showcase her ability to merge entertainment with brand messaging in a way that resonates with audiences.

With over a decade of industry experience, Cassidy has collaborated with industry names across acting, content creation, and now radio, continuing to expand her reach across multiple platforms.

For bookings or more information on Cassidy, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Thato Dithebe

Thato Dithebe

Thato Dithebe is a South African actor best known for his role as Neo in the e.tv soapie House of Zwide. Hailing from Krugersdorp in Gauteng, he attended Maragon Private School before furthering his studies at the University of the Witwatersrand, in 2019.

He made his professional screen debut in 2016 when he was cast as a presenter on SABC1's youth block YoTV, in the shows YoTV Land and YoTV Live. In 2020 he began hosting the Channel O lifestyle show GenZ, as President Thato.

Thato made his acting debut in a cameo role on the SABC2 sitcom Gauteng Maboneng in an episode that aired on 29 January,2017 (Season 3, Episode 12). He next had a guest starring role in an episode of the BET sitcom Black Tax which aired on 25 February, 2020 (Season 1, Episode 7). A guest starring role in the 1Magic drama series Unmarried followed, in Season 3, Episode 7 (which aired on 20 May, 2022).

The role of Neo in House of Zwide came next. Originally credited in a first season episode as "Alex's Team Member" (Season 1, Episode 251), he began recurring from Season 2 onwards. In the show his character is a charismatic, confident charmer who takes a strong interest in Ona (Nefisa Mkhabela), despite the fact that she has a longtime boyfriend, Soka (Linda Nxumalo).

In the same year he had a guest starring role in an episode of the Mzansi Magic soapie The Queen (Season 7, Episode 37), which aired on 13 September, 2022.

Thato landed his first starring role in television when he was cast as Tshepang, an Amapiano star who leave home to find his fame and fortune, in the Mzansi Magic drama series Kokota and later joined One Magic’s telenovela “Champions”.

For bookings or more information on Thato, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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