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Busisiwe Mtshali

Busisiwe Mtshali

Busisiwe Mtshali’s passion and vibrant personality are without a doubt the most enduring characteristics about this incredible actress. Born, bred and raised in the bustling streets of Johannesburg, Busisiwe is without a doubt a city slicker who thrives in the fast pace of city life.

Busisiwe completed her tertiary education at the University of the Witwatersrand where she obtained her Honors Degree in a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic arts in 2013, her career though started well before obtaining her qualification. While studying she was notorious for juggling both her studies and her passion for the industry with ease and utmost professionalism and because of this Busisiwe was able to pave the path of her destiny. From Lokshin bioscopes to international features she has continued to prove that her passion, professionalism and eagerness have remained integral in how she approaches her craft.

Busisiwe has been a part of some very popular shows within the South African industry and such as Lockdown, Ring of Lie to name a few, but many may commonly know her for her role of Thandeka on Thandeka’s Diary. She’s also graced our screens on soapies such as Scandal as well as Isidingo. In 2019 she booked her first international feature film following the narrative of Muslim girls saved from a Boko Haram camp. With both local and international film festival awards under her belt it’s clear to see that her range is wide and her talent immeasurable.

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

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Mpho Sebeng

Mpho Sebeng

Mpho Sebeng was born in Soweto 1992 December the 1st . He is the eldest in the family of two. Mpho matriculated in the year 2011 at West Ridge High School, attaining 2 distinctions. He’s high school achievements include being the first to get full colours for drama at 17years old, he was also vice – captain of his high school rugby team, partook in soccer and also got full colours for athletics.

Mpho was MC of Mr & Mrs West Ridge during the years 2010 and 2011. Mpho was also part of the body council as well as MD of the RCL of the school

Mpho’s humble media beginnings ascended at the age of 12 when a family friend spotted him in a primary school play and encouraged him to pursue acting. Mpho’s first television debut was on “Justice for all” as well as “Zero Tolerance” which later went to win multiple awards

Mpho then joined manager Lisa Modisane at Legends Management who helped in moulding him and assisted with his career. Mpho further got roles on “Bay of plenty” a screenplay as Bongane, Khandakulu a short film , ETV’s “Scandal”, and most prominent being Winnie the story about the life of Winnie Mandela where he plays role of “Tsietsi” where he was in his prime, and it was here where he got to meet box office actors Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard.

Ring of lies was Mpho’s first major lead role on prime time television, his performance was one for the books as it went as far as earning him a nomination for the 2018 South African Film & Television awards for “Best Male Actor” in a telenovela. Mpho is now a household name in the South African Film and television industry, he is constantly looking for a challenge and is ready to swim with the big fish in Hollywood and solidify his place in the acting world.

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

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Petronella Tshuma

Petronella Tshuma

Petronella Tshuma is a multi-award winning and nominated Actor. Born in Francestown, Botswana, At the age of five Petronella and her family moved back to their home country of South Africa.

It was in a church in downtown Johannesburg in 1997 that Petronella fell in love with performing. Her very first introduction to acting would be the adaption of the nativity stage play. As her love for stage and story telling grew, she began to perform in school plays around her neighbourhood of Yeoville, Hillbrowand Berea.

In 2001, Petronella moved to the United Kingdom. She lived in the Southwest of England in Bristol and attended Filton High School where she majored in Drama. Her final performance was the hot and feisty Carmen in the hit musical FAME. In 2008 after two years of studying acting at SWADA she received her BTECH.

In 2011 Petronella first came to public attention when she made the Top ten finalists on the second season of the SABC1 talent search Class Act. Shortly thereafter, Petronella landed her first major role on Scandal! In the same year, Petronella attended the Durban International Film – and was approached by the Director and Producer’s of the multi awarding winning film OF GOOD REPORT to play the character of Nolita which earned her a nomination at the South African Film and Television Awards for Best Actress in a feature film and her first win for Most Promising Actor at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Thus far, Petronella has worked on a number of films, to name a few; While You Weren’t Looking, Hatchet Hour and Tokoloshewhich can be seen on Netflix alongside Of Good Report. Petronella’s latest film Clean Job is set for release this year on Amazon Prime.

She has also worked on numerous television shows such as, 90 Plein Street, Sokhulu amd Partners, Goodmen, Plintered Pieces, Isono and Rhythm City which earned her a nomination at the South African Film and Television Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Soap and a win for Best Actress in a Soap.

Petronella’s huge imagination and love for play as a child was the catalyst into acting. story-telling was and still is the place she feels most confident and thrives bringing life and truth to the characters she has the privilege to play.

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

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Zanele Potelwa

Zanele Potelwa

Zanele Potelwa is one of the youngest minds in the commercial radio and TV space – 5FM Monday – Friday Lunch 12pm to 3pm & TV Presenter on SABC 1: Selimathunzi.  Zanele is full of life, inspired and a multi-faceted young woman from the Eastern Cape and there is nothing she loves more than people. Her passion and absolute respect for the art of speaking – in every shape and form – stems from the love that she has for communicating with, being with, and wanting to know more about people from all different walks of life. From radio to television presenting, to being an MC (for corporate events and musical festivals), and even acting.

After having worked as The Drive Time show host at TuksFM in 2018, Zanele joined 947 as part of the 947 Crew and as an on-air presenter on their overnight show on weekends. During the week, Zanele and her fellow crew members were correspondents and the ‘on the ground’ crew for 947 for all the cool things happening in and around Joburg with teams like ‘Anele and The Club’.

Zanele then joined the national radio station 5FM – 1 – 4AM Monday-Friday. She then moved to join the Roger Goode Show as traffic presenter and after just one year, was given her very own weekday lunch time show. Zanele quickly won the “Bright Stars Award” at the Liberty Radio Awards 2019.

In 2017, Zanele entered the “Mzansi Insider TV Presenter Search’ where she was awarded Runner-Up. Soon after, she became a guest presenter on Selimathunzi, the celebrity entertainment show on SABC 1 & the longest running magazine show in SA & as of early 2020, Zanele became the main TV Presenter for the show.

Zanele has also worked at the Global Citizen Festival Mandela 100 Event that took place at FNB Stadium in 2018, where she interviewed local and international trailblazers such Denai Gurira, D’banj, Bonang Matheba and the deputy Prime Minister of Belgium: Alexander Croo.

Other MC career highlights:

  • Red Carpet Host for South African Music Awards 2019
  • Host for Gen Next Awards 2021 & 2022
  • Red Carpet Host for SA Amapiano Awards 2021
  • Pink Carpet Host for Feather Awards 2021
  • Host for Homecoming 2021
  • Host for Big Brother eviction parties.

Zanele is also a DJ, Content Creator, Actress and Voice Over Artist and a true lover of the beautiful entertainment industry that she finds herself so blessed to be part of.

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

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Paballo Koza

Paballo Koza

Paballo began acting at age 5, starring in numerous commercials. At age 11, he landed his first TV role on the SABC 2 drama series ‘Thola.’ He also starred in the short film ‘The Blanket’ and recorded voice overs for Cell C’s TV & radio ads. He proceeded to get a supporting role in the SAFTA winning soapie ‘Rhythm City’ at age 13 and starred in the Darrel Roodt, SATFA nominated, comedy film ‘Skorokoro’ the same year.

At age 14 he received an African Movie Academy Award nomination for Best Young Actor for his starring role in the theatrical drama film ‘Dora’s Peace.’ During the same year he also began acting on the SAFTA nominated Mzansi Magic telenovela ’The Queen’, to which he had a recurring role through the six consecutive seasons.

He starred in the ETV drama ‘Easy Money’ at the age of 15. Paballo then proceeded to act in the critically acclaimed Mzansi Magic drama series ‘Houskeepers’ the following year, to which he had a supporting role during the first two seasons and a starring role on the third season.

Paballo acted while simultaneously attending school, which showcased his passion for acting as well as diligence and good work ethic. He attended high school at The National School of The Arts, majoring in Dramatic Arts.

In 2020, he starred in the SAFTA nominated Netflix film ‘Riding with Sugar’ as well as a guest role on BET’s telenovela ‘Isono’ that same year.

After graduating high school with a bachelor’s pass and three distinctions in 2020, he took his studies further by studying filmmaking at The New York Film Academy.

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

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Kate Liquorish

Kate Liquorish

Kate Liquorish is a South African actress whose stage work has garnered her multiple award nominations including best actress and best supporting actress at the prestigious Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards.

 

Her screen work includes starring opposite Laurence Fishburne, Orlando Jones and David Harewood in BET's series 'Madiba' in which she played the iconic political activist Ruth First. She also played opposite Helen Mirren in Gavin Hood's 'Eye in the Sky' and Pearl Thusi and Akin Omotoso in Kagiso Lediga'siconic film 'Catching Feelings'. 2020 saw her star alongside Pearl Thusi again in Africa's first Netflix Original 'Queen Sono' as billionaire businesswoman and badass eKaterina Gromova as well as the lead role in DSTV's award-winning drama 'Still Breathing' for which she won "Best Actress" at the South African Film and Television Awards.

Kate is based in South Africa but travels extensively to perform.

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

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Bonnie Mbuli

Bonnie Mbuli

Bonnie Mbuli was born in Soweto, South Africa.

She was discovered by an actor’s agent when she was just thirteen years old.  Her first job - shortly thereafter -  was in a television series titled Viva Families.  This was followed by cameo roles in various international productions: Born Free 2 and Cave Girls. Bonnie went on to present several magazine programs for television including Teleschool, Zapmag, Technics Heart of the Beat and Limits Unlimited.

In 2001, Bonnie was cast as the lead role in the hit television soap opera, Backstage aimed at the South African youth market. She was later given the role of Portia in the series Gazlam and afterward as a detective in the series Zero Tolerance.

Bonnie hosted a talk show in South Africa on SABC 1 entitled True-Life, won a role in the mini-series Homecoming, and appeared in two Canadian television series: Charlie Jade (a sci-fi epic) and Scouts Safari (an adventure series set in the African wild). She had a starring role in Home Affairs for Penguin Films: a popular thirteen-part series about the lives of five very different women. Bonnie went on to appear in television series Soul City and Hillside (for SABC 1 and SABC 2): she played the lead in both. She was then cast in the ground-breaking series, The Philanthropist for NBC (later on SABC 3), a prime time American action drama TV series.

She has played the role of singer Dolly Radebe in the film Drum; the lead role in the Danish film Blinded Angels, directed by the acclaimed Jon Bang Carlsen; and she starred opposite Tim Robbins and Derek Luke in the Phillip Noyce Universal Pictures blockbuster Catch a Fire.  The Washington Post had this to say about Bonnie's performance in Catch a Fire : “South Africa's Henna Is ‘On Fire'”.  She also played Zindzi Mandela in Clint Eastwood’s film Invictus about Nelson Mandela’s involvement in the 2010 rugby World Cup which also starred Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon.

Bonnie is more than just a household name in South Africa: she was a child star who won the hearts of South Africans across the country and continues to blaze trails as an inspiring role model. Her influence reaches beyond South Africa: she is said to possesses a ‘talent reminiscent of Audrey Hepburn’ by the New York Times.  Well-travelled, highly articulate and possessed of an agile mind, Bonnie carries herself with an elegance, grace and élan evident to all. She is frequently on the cover of South Africa's glossiest magazines and continues to feature on the many current and popular radio and television shows.

This multi-talented performer is also a skilled MC for high-profile events, and her voice – a velvety alto – is much in demand as a voice-over artist.

Bonnie has starred in e.tv’s Rhythm City in a recurring role, playing the intriguing, powerful and sometimes crazy Nozipho; on Mzansi Magic’s drama series Rockville as the feisty Dudu and on Etv’s ground-breaking crime investigation series Traffic: the first of its kind to star a female on South African television.

In 2015, Bonnie starred opposite Sir Kenneth Charles Branagh as police woman Grace Mthembu in the popular British series Wallander.

Bonnie came third on M-Net's popular television show, Survivor Maldives - "Celebs vs Plebs". On Survivor, this beloved star came across as a positive and nurturing soul and with a strong mental spiritual and physical backbone.

After a three year stint as host on the South African lifestyle show Afternoon Express which has one of the largest viewerships in South African television, Bonnie returned to the small screen with a bang starring in Season 1 and 2 of BBC One’s Noughts and Crosses where she plays the formidable Jasmine. On South African television, she currently stars in Season 2 of Mzansi Magic’s riveting political drama, The Republic.

Bonnie is also a published author: her memoir Eyebags and Dimples is a best seller in South Africa and is available in most major bookstores nationwide.

Community and social development are passions very close to Bonnie’s heart. Her has done extensive work with abandoned children and in South African orphanages has been influential in her has become a spokesperson for Adoption Voice S.A.

Bonnie is one of the best-loved and most appealing stars in South African. She has an undisputedly august and professional reputation as one of the most multi-talented celebrities in the South African entertainment industry.

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

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Mark Elderkin

Mark Elderkin

Born and raised in Swaziland (Eswatini), Mark attended the prestigious Drakensberg Boys' Choir School and The National School of the Arts in Johannesburg.

Since graduating from UCT Drama School in 2003, Mark has worked in numerous productions for Theatre, Film and TV. After living in Cape Town for 20 years he is currently based in Eswatini.

Film and TV include: The Kings' Horseman, Reyka, Eve's Christmas, Black Sails, Warrior, Roosevelt, Moffie, Tali'sWedding Diary, The Dark Tower, Black Beauty, Saints and Strangers,  Dark Tide, Madiba, Restless, The Book of Negroes, Skeem, Konfetti, Troy: Fall of a City, Death Race: Inferno, Goodbye Bafana.

Theatre includes: Twelfth Night, Macbeth, As you like it, A Midsummer Night's Dream (Maynardville Open Air) Shakespeare in Love ( The Fugard Theatre) CHAMP (Artscape, Fugard Theatre, Edinburgh Festival) The Frontiersmen ( Alexander Bar) Betesda (KKNK, Aardklop, Inniebos, State Theatre) SWAZI ( National Arts Festival) Blood Wedding (KKNK) Women beware Women (Little Theatre) Mud River (Kalk Bay Theatre) Bouncers (On Broadway) The Secret Love Life of Ophelia ( Baxter Theatre).

Awards: Fleur du Cap Award (Best Supporting Actor) Twelfth Night.

Kyk Net Fiesta Nomination (Beste Akteur) Betesda.

Fleur du Cap Award Nomination (Best Supporting Actor) Macbeth.

FNB Vita Award (Best Supporting Actor) A Midsummer Night's Dream.

Fleur du Cap Award ( Most Promising Student)

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

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Themba Behrens

Themba Behrens

Themba Robin – a South African Voice Artist, Actor, MC and Content Creator .

His comical undertone and infectious personality translates well across all mediums.

He has appeared in two Netflix Shows, a number of popular TV commercials and his voice can be heard on TV and Radio spots.

He will bring spark and wit to your project .

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

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Shannon Leibach

Shannon Leibach

Shannon Leibach was born in Johannesburg on the 17th October 1995 and started acting at an early age. Since he was enrolled in school he participated in school concerts, eisteddfods, and toastmasters; winning numerous awards from the age of eight to eighteen.

When Shannon matriculated he knew that acting, MCing and presenting was his passion, he decided to study Theatre and Performance at Wits university from 2014 to 2018. While studying Shannon won a monologue competition hosted by the prestigious IMTA and was flown to New York where he placed 2nd in his age group for monologue, improv, scene, commercial and cold read work.

Not long after that Shannon participated in the annual Presenter Search on 3 competition which is an open audition hosted by SABC 3 for their new Top Billing, Expresso, and Afternoon Express shows. Out of 5000 people Shannon placed 7th narrowly missing out on the coveted top six which all landed SABC contracts but the best was yet to come.

In 2019, with no radio experience, Shannon was handpicked by DJ Fresh to join his brand new radio show on the radio station 947.  Dj Fresh had been one of the judges on Presenter Search on 3 and saw the massive potential he had and knew it was the right time to snatch him up.

Shannon has been a hit on the show with his sharp humor and down to earth nature that Joburg has come to adore. Shannon has worked with brands such as Vodacom and Samsung and lately you can see him rocking the DJ decks at a club near you as he is thoroughly addicted to any type of entertainment.

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

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