Female Archives - Owen S Management

Siya Ngxambuza

March 2, 2021 By Owen Swanson

Siya Ngxambuza

Siya Ngxambuza is a copywriter, voice-over artist and published poet who has a passion for animation and writing children’s books.

Before her work as a voice-over artist, she is a journalism graduate that branched into broadcast media and worked as a news anchor for community radio stations such as Rainbow FM and Chai FM.

She made her acting debut in a children’s theatre production in 2016 and an appearance in the South African film Red Cargo. With over five years of experience behind the mic, her bubbly and quirky personality adds to each delivery.

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

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Keorapetse Hlope

February 27, 2020 By Owen Swanson

Keorapetse Hlope

Keorapetse is a TV & radio presenter, voice artist, producer & reporter.

Keorapetse studied a Bachelor of Science Informatics degree at UNISA, from there she joined the CNN Fellowship and South African Voice Over Academy to further develop her skills.

This award winning news anchor brings over 10 years’ experience to the booth, her voice lends itself to a wide range of scripts, including the widely popular conversational delivery style. Keorapetse is bilingual, namely in Setswana and English as well as able to deliver a Nigerian accent. The warm notes in her voice add a nuance to each delivery. Able to take direction, Keorapetse will be a welcome addition to any brand.

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

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Mukundwa Katuliiba

October 24, 2019 By Owen Swanson

Mukundwa Katuliiba

Mukundwa wears many creative hats as a voice actor, digital content creator and podcast host. Ugandan born, raised in Swaziland, South Africa and Switzerland, her multicultural upbringing nurtured an irrevocable love for storytelling - which she formalised with a degree in Film and Theatre in England. Her versatile accents and styles have allowed her to work with several high profile clients like UNISA, Avis, MTN and DSTV, and lent her East African accent to international campaigns for organisations like UNFPA, ICPD and Plan International.

Mukundwa’s ethic in voice acting is to elevate her clients’ stories through the kind of nuance, perfection and attention to detail that separates the good from the great.

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

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Nyakwezi Katuliiba

October 24, 2019 By Owen Swanson

Nyakwezi Katuliiba

Nyakwezi Katuliiba, an Architect (UCT) by trade forayed into the world of voice acting in 2015 and never looked back. With her range of versatile accents (neutral South African, neutral American and RP British), she quickly made her mark in the South African industry with clients ranging from Cell C, Absa and Pam Golding; as well as abroad with the likes of General Motors, Champion and the International Criminal Court in the Hague.

Over the course of her short but impressive career, Nyakwezi’s talent has grown from strength to strength. Her most recent notable work being on SAFM as the narrator of a book reading, “Vagabond” by Lerato Mogoatle directed by Posy Keogh (June 2019) and a main character on the SAFM radio drama “The Paper” directed by Julia Anne Molone (March 2019). Her recent radio appearances include drops for 94.7FM (Appetite Fest - September 2019) as well as numerous adverts on Mix FM, Vaal FM and numerous international radio stations.

Nyakwezi’s appealing and charismatic voice lends to a vast array of styles, from corporate and hard-sell to casual, soft-sell and character work. Voice acting is her passion which shows clearly in her stellar execution of every job she undertakes.

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

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Natasha Loring

June 14, 2019 By Owen Swanson

Natasha Loring

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Natasha Loring an internationally acclaimed actress and voiceover artist born in Johannesburg, and is currently based between South Africa and Los Angeles. Natasha was singing, dancing and acting from a very early age. Being the daughter of successful South African theatre producer, Richard Loring, she grew up in and around the Entertainment industry and has always been passionate about performing and telling stories.

She got her first local break, cast as the romantic lead in a South African feature film, HITCHHIKER, while studying at AFDA Cape Town. Natasha went on to be cast in the Sony Film, THE NATALEE HOLLOWAY STORY, for the Lifetime Movie Network. The production became the highest rated movie in the network’s 11 year history and received a Prism Award.

Highlights from her Film and TV work include:

- Lead in the E4 series, BEAVER FALLS in the UK (where she resided for 3 years)

- BBC’s WOMEN IN LOVE with Rosamund Pike

- Film Premiere at the prestigious Chinese Theatre in Hollywood for BROKEN STAR, alongside Analeigh Tipton

- Pathé feature ZULU with Orlando Bloom and Forest Whitaker (closing film at 2013 Cannes Film Festival)

- StudioCanal feature, THE DINOSAUR PROJECT, with worldwide cinema release.

In Los Angeles, Natasha is actively sought after for her skill in voicing video game characters. Notable performances include: STAR WARS: THE OLD REPUBLIC; TELLTALE’S GAME OF THRONES; LEAGUE OF LEGENDS, CALL OF DUTY and MINECRAFT STORY MODE. At the 2018 SOVAS Awards In Los Angeles, Natasha was nominated for “Best Voice Over” in video game, Tacoma.

Natasha dreams of opening a production company one day to fund passion projects, whilst continuing to act, write and travel the world.

Natasha can currently be seen in the Showmax Original drama, DAM, which was shot in the Eastern Cape.

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

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Refiloe ‘Fifi’ Khoali

March 18, 2019 By Owen Swanson

Refiloe 'Fifi' Khoali

Refiloe Khoali aka ‘Fifi’ is a self-professed radioholic from a small town called Nigel in the East Rand. She’s been working in the radio industry on the mic and behind the scenes for more than 15 years, so to say she lives and breathes radio is spot on! Fifi has always been passionate about media and has carved her career around that passion, she’s a senior copywriter and heads up production at one of SA’s commercial radio stations. Her first voice over gig was at 17 years old and she’s been hooked ever since. Fifi’s experience as a copywriter makes her easy to work with as she knows what is expected of her and takes direction well, plus she’s versatile!

FUN FACT: She was once a record holder for the longest radio show (57 hours)

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

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Elma Akob

November 23, 2018 By Owen Swanson

Elma Akob

Elma is a dynamic young woman who strives to be the change she wants to see in the World. She is a young and vibrant Bcom Law Graduate and Communication Management Honours student at the University of Pretoria. An advocate for women empowerment, a Pan African citizen and a Voice To Be reckoned with. She has made the Gradstar's Top 100 employable graduates list for the years 2019 and 2020 and is an Ambassador for SA Start Up Awards.

Her Public speaking and presenting career started at a very young age as she represented her province in various public speaking as well as debating championships. In 2015 she made it to the Toastmasters Public Speaking National Championships. At age 16 she was selected to represent the Continent for the Global Young leaders Conference at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. There she received a standing ovation for her closing speech titled “Dare to Dream”. For her selection as the Chairperson of the UN she was honoured with an invitation from President Barack Obama to attend the inauguration of the incoming President of the United States

At age 17 she received a Barclays Africa scholarship for leadership potential and academic excellence. At age 18 she became the president of Golden Key International Honours Society UP chapter, leading over 20 000 members mostly older than herself. At age 19 she sat on the judging panel of the National Public Speaking and Debating Championships Highschool division. At age 20 she completed a Bcom Law degree and received a Mastercard Foundation scholarship developing Africa’s next generation of leaders for her honours degree in Communication Management. In the same year she also became the President of the UP International student's society. Her lifelong dream is to be the Chairperson of the African Union and believes anything is possible if you “Dare To Dream”

She is a motivational speaker who has given multiple Keynote addresses for the likes of Women Leaders SA, KZN Women in Business Breakfast, Golden Key South Africa, and Hillcrest Primary school etc. She is also an MC who has MC’s for TedX talk, University of Pretoria, Women Achievers Awards.

Elma is a dedicated and devoted young lady who strives for excellence in all spheres of life and her people skills make her a pleasure to work with.

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

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Celia Ncalane – CPT

May 21, 2018 By Owen Swanson

Celia Ncalane - CPT

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Celia Ncalane, graduated from Wits University with an Honours degree in Bachelor of Arts and received distinctions in, Screen Writing, Drama and Education facilitation. Whilst a student, Celia represented Wits University as an actor, twice at the National Grahamstown Arts Festival.

She then began her career in 2006 as a presenter for 34 Degree's South on the Hope Channel for a year. The following year she worked behind the camera as a producer and scriptwriter for a production company that produced documentaries for Sabc 1 and 2.

In 2008, she was then chosen to be a presenter for a motivational program on Sabc 3, called ‘Stand-Up’. Since then she has acted in films, a television drama and comedy such as ‘Stokvel’ and over the past ten years she has performed in numerous commercials for South Africa and the rest of the African continent for brands such as MTN, Orange, Royco, Purity and others.

As a professional voice over artist, she has promoted brands, such as Clicks, Checkers, @Home, Homechoice and Woolworths just to name a few. She has especially enjoyed, working as a children's storyteller and presenter for SAFM from 2014 to 2016 on a show called ‘Nali Bali’.

A definite honour for her was being chosen to announce the passing of the first black President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela on national radio; for two weeks encouraging the country to reflect upon his life and the values he inspired in us all.

Celia is a Zulu women, who is cheerful, peaceful and has a driven, never give up attitude, behind and in front of the camera.

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

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Jessica Wolhuter – CPT

May 9, 2018 By Owen Swanson

Jessica Wolhuter - CPT

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Jessica was born and raised in Durban, South Africa. It was from the age of 5 that she began her life in performance as a dancer, while attending high school she discovered her talent for acting and subsequently furthered her passion for the craft at the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television in Sydney Australia.

Jessica received critical acclaim in the Sydney Morning Herald and Daily Telegraph for her performance as Nina in Chekov’s “The Seagull” directed by Winston Cooper at The Burley Theatre Company.

After graduation Jessica moved to London where she worked with esteemed British playwright, Howard Barker. Jessica then signed with A&J management where she was noticed and cast by casting directors such as Nina Gold in television, film, voice and commercial work.

Jessica was nominated for a Naledi Award in 2020 for Best Breakthrough Performance for her role as young Tracy in Brutual Legacy.

She also worked with various artists and musicians including James Morrison. Jessica is based in Cape Town, she is represented by Owen S Management in Johannesburg.

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

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Phathiswa Magangane – NY, USA

March 12, 2018 By Owen Swanson

Phathiswa Magangane - NY, USA

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Phathiswa Magangane is an up-and-coming singer/song-writer, voice-over artist, presenter and MC originating from the small town of Springs in Johannesburg. She currently resides in New York, USA after graduating with a BMus in Vocal Jazz Performance at UCT.

While at UCT, Phathiswa won the presenter search for Hectic-Nine9 and co-hosted the UCT YouTube show: You See TV. She also joined campus radio as a newsreader.

Phathiswa has entered and won her fair share of singing competitions since university including; the UCT Jazz Voices, The ArtScape Youth Jazz Showcase and the song-writing competition LiquiFruit #FeelFullyAlive, currently showcased on SA TV.

Phathiswa lends her cool, sophisticated voice to various brands as a voice artist. She is the consummate professional in studio and able to take direction well from agency and client.

Phathiswa is also featured on the musical intro track for ETV’s new drama series Harvest.

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

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