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Catherine Grenfell

Catherine Grenfell

Catherine’s career began at 5FM (A South African National Radio Station) where she then worked 15 and a half years, as an executive producer / traffic presenter and live music presenter. She worked on award winning breakfast and afternoon drive shows, as well as having her own show, Live 5, where she showcased the best in South African and International bands and musicians, comedians and DJ’s.

Catherine was also a lecturer at Boston Media House for 5 years, where she taught Radio Theory. Teaching has become a huge passion in Catherine’s life and it is very important that she shares her knowledge and helps pave the way for new talent.

Catherine started as Head Producer at Audio Militia in 2018 (An all-encompassing Music Agency) and was promoted to Executive Producer in 2021 and has found her happy place with this amazing team.

Her love of great music, both South African and international, has given her the opportunity to travel to different music festivals around South Africa and the World. Catherine has extended her love of music to DJ’ing and plays a wide variety of genres from Rock, Deep House, Electro House, Pop, Kwaito and Amapiano. Catherine has MC’d many festivals and corporate events, including the SAMA’s, Oppikoppi, Mieliepop. Rocking The Daisies, Synergy, Lush Festival as well as School graduations and the IAB 2018 Digital Summit.

Catherine was a judge for The South African Music Awards for past 12 years, and has also been a Loeries & Ciclope Africa Awards judge.

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

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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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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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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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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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Sylvaine Strike – CPT

Sylvaine Strike - CPT

Sylvaine Strike trained at the University of Cape Town Drama School and going on to specialise at the world renowned Ecole Jacques Lecoq, Paris; Sylvaine’s career has always  sustained a balance between theatre, television and film.

Acting: 

A versatile actress, equally comfortable in both comedic and dramatic genres, Sylvaine Strike’s television career was launched in 1995, when she played teenager Frankie Dwyer in the sensationally progressive South African sitcom Suburban Bliss. A few career highlights include roles in: District 9 (2009), Spud (2010), Black Sails (2016), Those Who Can't (2016), An Act of Defiance (2017.)

Voice Work: 

Sylvaine Strike continues to be hugely successful as a voice-over artist. Always in demand, clients seem repeatedly captivated by Sylvaine's ability to deliver complete originality to any script. Sylvaine's impressive range of local and international accents, her capacity to perform various delivery styles and her natural ability to collaborate with directors and clients is more reason why Sylvaine has become known as one of South Africa’s finest voice-over artists. Sylvaine is fluent in English, French and Afrikaans.

Theatre Acting & Directing: 

Sylvaine's break-through role, in theatre, earning her a best Actress VITA Award in Shopping and Fu***ing by Mark Ravenhill, directed by Yaël Farber for the Market Theatre in 1998.

Known for her unique signature brand in both devising and directing theatre, Sylvaine has moved hearts and minds as a post-apartheid theatre artist since 2000.  Her first break-through made an impact when she directed and co-devised the runaway success Baobabs Don’t Grow Here recipient of a Total Theatre Award at the Edinburgh Fringe 2002. Critically acclaimed work continued to follow, earning her a list of award winning productions including: Black and Blue; The Travellers; Coupé; The Butcher Brothers detect an intruder in the home; The Table; Tobacco; CARGO: Precious; Agreed; Eclipsed and Dop.

As artistic director of the Fortune Cookie Theatre Company, Sylvaine expanded her repertoire to direct and reimagine theatre classics for contemporary South African audiences. This included The Miser and Tartuffe by Molière; Curse of the Starving Class by Sam Shepard, and most recently her highly acclaimed direction of Endgame by Samuel Beckett for the Baxter Theatre.

Accolades: 

Sylvaine was made a Chevalier de l’ordre des Arts et des Lettres by the French government on the 28th March 2019, and is the recipient of the Naledi Award for Best Director in 2012 (The Miser) and Fleur Du Cap Best Director 2018 (Endgame). She has devised and developed over 12 new South African plays and is a familiar face on SA television, winning the SAFTA (South African Film and Television Award) for Best Supporting Actress in a comedy in 2017 for her role in the acclaimed series Those Who Can’t.

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

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Dane Remendes

Dane Remendes

Dane is relatively new to the world of doing voice overs but what he lacks in experience he makes up for in enthusiasm. Dane describes himself as highly energetic, optimistic, outgoing, and passionate about everything he does.

Dane has a lighthearted approach to life and likes to think that he brings this quality across in his vocal performances.

In addition to more traditional voice work, he's a huge fan of spontaneously producing heavily exaggerated voices and accents, which leads him to believe he may be a good fit for voice-overs in more cartoonish, possibly animated productions.

For the past few years Dane has been working with Viacom International Media Networks Africa, providing the voice-overs for Nickelodeon Africa's on-air promos and assorted marketing materials. He's also worked alongside Urban Brew Studios, where he provided the narration for the game show Nickelodeon Genius - which was the result of a collaboration between Viacom and Urban Brew.

Dane has a youthful enthusiasm that is infectious, take a listen to his clips, he is a great addition for any client looking for a charismatic performance.

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

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Hilda Hurter

Hilda Hurter

Hilda is ‘n volwasse, tweetalige Suid Afrikaanse dame, met ‘n ietwat rokerige stem. Ideaal vir sagte; professionele; korporatiewe; strelende; warm; geruststellende en verleidelike manuskripte.  Sy geniet karakter uitbeelding, gelaai met verbeelding en pret.  Dit is die uitdaging en drama om in opwindende karakters te verander, wat haar opgewonde maak.

Sy het die voorreg gehad om ‘n aanlyn en gemeenskaps radio aanbieder te wees.  Haar vaardighede sluit in, navorsing oor programvak, die skrywe van die program manuskripte, onderhoude met vakspesialiste, sowel as die aanbieding daarvan.  Radio is haar passie!

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Hilda is a mature, bilingual, South African lady, with a smoky voice.  Perfect for soft; professional; corporate; soothing; warm; reassuring and seductive scripts.  Hilda enjoys character scripts, filled with loads of imagination and fun.  She really enjoys the drama and challenge of molding into new and exciting characters.

Hilda has had the privilege of been an online and community radio presenter.  Her skills include, researching of program content, writing program scripts, interviewing of subject specialists, as well as presenting, both pre-recorded and live programs.  Hilda is passionate about radio!

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

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Frankie Du Toit

Frankie Du Toit

Frankie Du Toit is a well-known Radio and TV personality.

He is currently the Co-Host of the very popular 947 Breakfast Club on Gauteng based radio station 947. Frankie is an experienced English and Afrikaans voice over artist. He has voiced numerous national campaigns for a variety of brands and industries, a consummate professional that takes direction and is punctual.

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

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Natasha Loring

Natasha Loring

Natasha Loring a multi award-winning 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 still at school. She went on to study at AFDA Cape Town and soon after was 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:

- Winning a 2022 SAFTA Award for Best Supporting Actress in DAM.

- Working with Director and Executive Producer, Alik Sakharov (Sopranos, Ozark) for her role in APPLE TV's Invasion.

- 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.

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

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