Michelle Botes
Michelle Botes | |
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| Born | Michelle Botes 12 October 1962 Cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa |
| Died | 21 December 2024 (aged 62) Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African citizenship |
| Alma mater | University of Stellenbosch University of Cape Town |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, language instructor, designer, aromatherapist |
| Years active | 1976—2023 |
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| Children | 2 |
Michélle Botes (12 October 1962 – 21 December 2024) was a South African actress, language instructor, designer and aromatherapist.[1] She is best known for her roles in the television soapies Legacy (2020), Isidingo (1998) and Arende (1994).[2]
Background
[edit]Botes was born on 12 October 1962 in Cape Town, Cape Province, South Africa.[2] She completed high school in Cape Town, then graduated with a Bachelor's degree in speech and drama (bilingual) from the University of Stellenbosch.[3] After graduation, she completed a diploma in education at the University of Cape Town.[4]
Career
[edit]She appeared with Ian Roberts on the popular TV series "Arende" in 1994.
In 1998, she joined the cast of SABC3 soap opera Isidingo and played the role "Cherel de Villiers Haines" for nine consecutive years until 2007, but rejoined in 2009.[2] In 2002, she was included for the Top 10 Celebrities in Television by the magazine Star. In 2006, she won two awards: Best Actress and Best Onscreen Villain at the nineteenth annual Avanti Awards. Meanwhile, she also received the award for the Best TV Couple in Isidingo along with Robert Whitehead (in the role as Barker Haines) at the Crystal Awards.[4] She was nominated for Best Actress in TV Soap category at the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA) for three years: 2006, 2007 and 2012.[5]
In 2019, she rejoined with Binnelanders.[6] In 2020, she joined the telenovela Legacy and played the role of Angelique Price.[7] For her role, she won the SAFTA Golden Horn Award for Best Supporting Actress in the Telenovela category.[5]
Death
[edit]Botes died from cancer on 21 December 2024, at the age of 62.[8]
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
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| 1976 | Snake Dancer | Film | ||
| 1985 | Seeduiker | TV series | ||
| 1986 | Die Swart Kat | Rienie Veldt | TV series | |
| 1986 | Liewe Hemel, Genis! | Santie | Film | |
| 1987 | Guillam Woudberg | Suzette Davel | Film | |
| 1987 | American Ninja 2: The Confrontation | Alicia Sanborn | Film | [9][10] |
| 1987 | Wolwedans in die Skemer | Ronel Greyvenstein | TV series | |
| 1988 | Beelde | Film | ||
| 1989 | Arende (TV series) (aka. Cape Rebel) | Princess Gobbler | TV series | |
| 1992 | Arende II: MoordenaarsKaroo | Princess Gobbler | TV series | |
| 1992 | Konings | Santie Naudé | TV series | |
| 1992 | No Hero | Tracy Lee | Film | |
| 1994 | Triptiek | Bibi Brinkman | TV series | |
| 1994 | Arende (film) | Princess Gobbler | Film | |
| 1996 | Vierspel | Magdel van Wijk | TV series | |
| 1997 | Triptiek II | Bibi Brinkman | TV series | |
| 1997 | Tarzan: The Epic Adventures | Duare | TV series | |
| 1997 | Onder Draai die Duiwel Rond | Kietie Bosman | TV series | |
| 1998 | Isidingo | Cherel de Villiers Haines | TV series | |
| 2001 | Onder Draai die Duiwel Rond 2 | Kietie Bosman | TV series | |
| 2009 | Binnelanders | TV series | ||
| 2010 | Bakgat! II | Tannie Alet | Film | |
| 2020 | Legacy | Angelique Price | TV series | |
| 2021 | Jewel | Tyra | Film |
References
[edit]- ^ Blackburn, Cyril. "Former Isidingo actress Michelle Botes on her 7-year hiatus in the Knysna wilderness after suffering burnout". You. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ a b c Tabalia, Jedidah (19 November 2019). "Everything you need to know about Michelle Botes of Isidingo". Briefly. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ "10 Things You Should Never Forget About Michelle Botes". BuzzSouthAfrica. 19 July 2021. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Biography of Michelle Botes: Age, Husband, Career & Net Worth". South Africa Portal. 8 April 2021. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ a b "Michelle Botes accolades". IMDb. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ Mphande, Joy. "Where are they now: Michelle Botes on life after Isidingo". You. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ "Michelle Botes takes on another leading role in M-Net's Legacy". Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ "Michelle Botes dies at the age of 62 after a battle with cancer". EWN. 21 December 2024. Retrieved 21 December 2024.
- ^ Online, TV Spielfilm. "Michelle Botes - Bilder - Star - TV SPIELFILM". TV Spielfilm Online (in German). Retrieved 22 October 2021.
- ^ Filmstarts. "Michelle Botes". FILMSTARTS.de (in German). Retrieved 22 October 2021.