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Emmanuel Castis

Emmanuel Castis

Emmanuel Castis is a seasoned professional in the entertainment  industry. Emmanuel has performed across the globe in various productions and across various mediums.

Emmanuel is a SAFTA AWARD Winning actor, who became a household name playing Steve Stethakis on the popular Soap opera Isidingo.

Since then he has performed in various television shows and films, in South Africa, The United States, the UK and Norway, a few of which were on Etv’s Scandal and Broken Vows, SABC’s Erfsondes and 7de Laan, ABC’s General Hospital and NBC’s Days of Our Lives,  HBO Cinemax’s Warrior and  MNET’s Trackers.

Emmanuel has also performed in the global touring company of the Broadway hit, Jersey Boys. He was part of the developmental cast of the Broadway Musical Mandela, which has just done a season off the West End in London. He is currenlty playing Sam Carmichael, in the hit Musical Mamma Mia.

He is also a singer- songwriter, having released an Album, South of Nowhere.  He has performed at events across the  globe with his  band Dalliance, and as a guest artist in the US band, Vanity Fair.

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

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Kitso Moremi

Kitso Moremi

Kitso Moremi is an experienced voice artist, podcast host and content creator who is based in Johannesburg, South Africa. His versatile voice has contributed to work for the likes of Tik Tok, Bains Whiskey and The National Lottery.

He started his career in the world of advertising and over the years, became a multi-award-winning sound engineer, bringing to life iconic moments from some of the most memorable brands.  Kitso is comfortable both behind the mic and in front of the camera. He co-founded the critically-acclaimed The Sobering Podcast, now streaming in partnership with the Revolt Podcast Network in America.

With a dynamic range in voice deliveries, Kitso awaits your direction to deliver your script to satisfaction.

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

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Nash Makado – CPT

Nash Makado - CPT

Nash Makado is a film and media practitioner and voice artist. As a voice artist, he has recorded TV and radio commercials, played audiobook and video game characters, and narrated documentary inserts and videos. His career as a voice artist started from peers and friends telling him that he had a great voice for radio. He then decided to give it a chance, using his social media to record fun voice-over videos. These videos quickly gained traction, showcasing his versatility and range across various genres, from animated character voices to compelling narrations.

Encouraged by the positive feedback, he invested in professional audio equipment and built a home studio to produce higher quality work. Networking with other professionals in the field, he began to land small gigs, which gradually led to more significant opportunities. His persistence and passion for voice acting not only opened doors to work with renowned brands and studios but also established him as a sought-after voice talent in the industry.

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

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Zama Jimba – CPT

Zama Jimba - CPT

Zama Jimba is a seasoned voiceover artist with vast amounts of experience and a rich background in music as a Hip-Hop artist.

Zama draws from his abilities as a performer allowing for seamless script interpretation and minimal to no direction. His professionalism has seen him build and solidify strong bonds and relationships with some heavy hitters and key players in the industry.

Testimonials:

Zama is a great choice for your production as either an announcer or a character in both English and isiXhosa. Mellifluous voice, on time, takes direction - a voice professional.
And he’s a great rapper too....”
 

Arnold Vermaak, Sound Engineer, DJ, Producer - We Love Jam 

“I’ve recorded Zama on many projects over the years and he has never come up short in the booth. He is both a versatile voice artiste and actor with an instinctive grasp of what the copy requires from his performance. His has considerable range and professional work ethic makes it easy to recommend him with confidence.” 

Hannes Burger, Sound Designer - We Love Jam Studios 

HOME STUDIO SET UP:

  1. MacBook Air macOS Monterey, Version 12.7.2, Early 2015
  1. Focusrite Interface/Soundcard
  1. Scarlett Studio Microphone & Scarlett Studio Headphones
  2. Kaotica eyeball and Pop Shield

 

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

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Luc Mes

Luc Mes

Luc is an extraordinarily talented and professional voice artist and actor who stepped into the world of film and acting at the remarkable age of one. His first glimpse of the industry came about when he crawled onto a film set for a captivating Panado TV commercial, sparking his lifelong love for the art of filmmaking. Over the course of a decade, Luc has passionately developed his skills, captivating audiences through his appearances in TV commercials and exceptional voice-over work.

When he was merely 4 years old, he secured the role of the Enterprise voice, lending his voice exclusively to record radio ads for their products for an impressive 3-year duration. Luc's incredible talent has been showcased in TV commercials for renowned brands such as FNB, Standard Bank, and Edgars, leaving a lasting impact on viewers. His most recent accomplishment involves his remarkable work for Nissan, signifying his continuous growth in the field of voice-over. With a family background entrenched in the TV and film industry, including a cinematographer father and producer mother, Luc has been immersed in recording studios and film sets from a young age. It is within the confines of an audio booth that Luc finds pure joy, making it his ultimate happy place!

His exceptional ability to seamlessly embrace and take direction and effortlessly infuse his voice with a smile, be it for a soft sell or a hard sell, sets him apart in his craft. Fuelling his passion, Luc holds a deep love for animation, particularly anime, and his enthusiasm extends to the world of gaming. Alongside his creative endeavours, he treasures his feline companions (Alfi & Uyi) and nurtures a lifelong dream of becoming the iconic voice behind a world-famous animated character. Being a world famous actor is of course part of the package too.

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

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Alexander Maniatis – CPT

Alexander Maniatis - CPT

Born on 27 December 1985 in Pretoria, South Africa, Alexander studied drama at the Pretoria Arts Campus; Tshwane University of Technology. He is known for his role as the devious villain; the captain of The Black Cat Pirates; Captain Kuro, also known as, Klahadore in the critically acclaimed Netflix live action adaptation of ONE PIECE (2023).

His career as an actor kicked off in 2016 and since then has covered a wide range of genres where he portrays diverse roles; drama (Love, Lies and Hybrids etc), comedy (Asseblief en Dankie etc) and action (ICE -Season 2 etc). Maniatis also works as a voice artist and a musician (vocals, piano and guitar).

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

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Othembele Nomgca

Othembele Nomgca was born in a small town called Flagstaff in the Eastern Cape. His family relocated to Kokstad where he was introduced to sports like rugby and opera whilst he completed his schooling and went on to Durban University of Technology to study Drama and Production Studies. He completed his diploma in 2020.

Whilst studying acting Othembele got the opportunity to be involved in shows at The Courtyard Theatre, the most notable being the Zulu Production of Usiza and Iwisa at the Johannesburg Pop Art Theatre.

Othembele received his first on camera role as Bongz on Uzalo and most recently can be seen in Mzansi Magic’s - 1802” Love Defies Time.

Othembele’s talents also extend to being the camera as a director as well as a content creator.

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

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Eureka Nkese

Eureka Nkese

Meet Eureka, a seasoned voice-over artist with a knack for comedy and character performances. With over 10 years of experience as a stand-up comedian, Eureka brings a unique blend of humour and versatility to every project. Currently serving as a creative director in advertising, Eureka's deep understanding of the industry enables him to deliver captivating performances for both television and radio commercials.

Eureka is skilled at multiple delivery styles, including bright, conversational, soft sell and hard sell, whatever it is, Eureka captivates audiences with his dynamic performances. Eureka takes direction exceptionally well and his skillful interpretation of scripts combined with his innate comedic timing creates an engaging and memorable experience for listeners. As an international award-winning voice-over artist Eureka's talent has been recognized and celebrated in the industry.

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

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Njabulo Ndlela

Njabulo Ndlela

Njabulo is from Durban, Kwazulu-Natal and currently living in Johannesburg.

Njabulo’s received his first TV opportunity as a ten year old on an Aquafresh commercial featuring Lucas Radebe. The acting ‘bug bit’ following that opportunity and Njabulo nurtured his talent throughout his schooling career in Durban. He developed a love of reading, writing and speaking during high school and took part in several school plays. He is fluent in English and isiZulu, he has also developed a keen interest in accents and is able to deliver a generic American Accent as well as a Belfast, Northern Irish accent.

In 2021, Njabulo completed an FET certificate in Drama at Oakfield’s College in Pretoria and in 2022 he completed a higher certificate in Performing Arts at AFDA for which he received a distinction.

Njabulo is a natural in the voice over booth and easily able to take direction, he would be a great choice to lend his voice to any brand.

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

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Abulele Mafuya

Abulele Mafuya

Abulele Mafuya has been working as a voice actor, writer and presenter since 2007.

He began by presenting and narrating current affairs inserts for community radio and TV stations, as well as training videos and e-learning courses for a variety of organisations, including Pearson, Standard Bank and Oxford University.

He has since lent his voice to a number of radio and television commercials, in English and isiXhosa for top brands such as Burger King, Hyundai, Old Mutual and Parmalat.

As a writer, he has served in various capacities in the industry as a copywriter, scriptwriter, script supervisor and editor.

In his private time he attempts to take flight by flapping his long arms. Results have been at best, negligible. Once he managed to raise himself to around stoep height. It was a Tuesday.

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

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