Erica Wessels
Eyes: Brown Hair: Brown Height: 1.73m
AWARDS
2016 Silwerskermfees: Winner Beste Aktrise Kortfilm vir "Vlees van my Vlees"
2015 SAFTA: Nominated Best Actress in a Lead Role- Feature Film for her portrayal of Helena in "Alles Wat Mal is"
2014 Silwerskerm: Nominated Best Actress in SA Film for Alles Wat Mal is
2011 SAFTA: Nominated Best Actress in a Drama Series for Erfsondes
2010 ATKV Media Veertjies: Nominated Best Actress in a Drama Series for Erfsondes
2010 Fleur Du Cap: Winner Best Supporting Actress as Amanda in Private Lives
2006 ATKV Media Veertjies: Nominated Best Actress in a Drama Series for Orion
2006 Fleur Du Cap: Winner Best Supporting Actress as Mary Jane in Jesus Hopped The A-train
1999 University of Stellenbosch: Winner Best Actor
Film Experience
| Film | Role | Director / Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| EXTRAVAGANT WAYS TO SAY GOODBYE | Madeleine | dir. Liese Kuhn, Free Woman Films |
| SPROKIE IN THE PLATTELAND | Izelle Van Zyl | dir. Francois Nolte, Green Planet Productions |
| LONDON CALLING | Jodi | dir. Writer Director Producer Allan Ungar |
| GEBOKSTE LIEFDE | Hester | dir. Annelize Frost, Advantage Entertainment |
| A KIND OF MADNESS | Lucy | dir, Christiaan Olwagen, Wolflight Films |
| OM EN OM | Estelle | dir. Willem Grobler, Go2Content |
| GIRL YOU KNOW ITS TRUE | Reporter | dir. Simon Verhoeven, Weideman & Berg Film, TOP Afrika |
| WILD IS THE WIND | Liza Theron | dir. Fabian Madea, Moonlighting |
| KATVIS (Short) | Lize | dirs. Michael Minnie, Anton Scholtz, Exploded Films |
| GOOD LIFE | Olive | dir. Bonnie Rodini, Happy olive Prod |
| I AM ALL GIRLS | Jodie Snyman | dir. Donovan Marsh, Nthibah Pictures |
| VALHALLA | Jodie | dir. Donovan Marsh, Inception Film Company |
| FAR FROM THE CASTLE (Short) | Maude | Paw Paw Films |
| THE HARVESTERS | Anel | dir. Etienne Kallos, Spier Films and Lava Films |
| VAN DER MERWE | Elmarie | dir. Bruce Lawley |
| TROUVOETE | Ella, Lead | dir. Darrel Roodt,Phoenix Films |
| HATCHET HOUR | Belle Sudlow, Lead | dir. Judy Naidoo |
| MOSSIE | Nikola, Support | dir. Darrel Roodt, Phoenix Films |
| MY FATHER`S WAR | Karina Smit | dir. Craig Gardner, Lion Mountain Films |
| TREURGROND | Nellie (lead) | dir. Darrel Roodt, Phoenix Films |
| ALLES WAT MAL IS | Helena (lead) | dir. Darrel Roodt, Karoo Films |
| LONG WALK TO FREEDOM | Farmers wife | dir.Justin Chadwick, Videovision |
| DIE WONDERWERKER | Jane Bradshaw | dir. Katinka Heyns |
| LABYRINTH | Shelagh O Donell | Scott Free Productions, Tandem Communications, Film Afrika Worldwide |
| WOMEN IN LOVE | Pussum | dir. Miranda Bowan: BBC & Moonlighting Films |
| EVERYONES TAXI | Sari | dir. Ian Roberts |
| BLOOD AND OIL | BBC & Film Afrika | |
| THE DEVILS WHORE | Kings Trial Lady | dir. Marc Munden: Out Of Africa Entertainment |
| TRIOMF | Support | Michael Raeburn Films |
| THE GOOD LIFE (PILOT) | Anna | Bonnie Rodini Films |
| ORGIE | A | Hein De Vos Films |
| PRIMEVAL | Dr Cathy Andrews | Wyatt Film Productions |
| HITCHHIKER | Sally | SA Wild Productions |
Television
| Series | Role | Director / Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| UNSEEN S2 | Detective Visser | dir Travis Taute, Rea Rangaka, Brett Micahels Innes, Gambit Films, Netflix |
| SKAAPBOUD of POTJIE | Elma | dir. Francois Nolte, Green Planet Productions |
| CHURCHILL | Clementine Churchill | dir. Malcolm Venville |
| DONKERBOS | Fanie | dir. Nico Scheepers, Nagvlug Films |
| REVELATION ROAD | Candice Fletcher | dir. Gabriel Sabloff, Advantage Entertainment, Pureflix |
| DWAALSTER | Ragel Lee Lootz | dir. Jaco Bouwer, KYKNET |
| WARRIOR,EP 105 | Billie | dir. Kevin Tanchoeren, Moonlighting |
| FYNSKRIF, Season 3 | Tamryn | dirs.Louis Pretorius, Albert Synman, Infinity Films, KykNet |
| DEEP END | Erin Holloway | dir. Catherine Stewart, Penguin Films |
| TROY, FALL OF A CITY | Penelope | BBC |
| WATERFRONT | Elna Hugo | dir. Jaco Bouwer, Lions Head Productions, Kyknet |
| THE LAST POST | Nurse 1 | dirs. Jonny Campbell, John McKay, Bonafide Films |
| ORIGINS(Transport : Hippo Shoe Horse Sandal) | Blacksmiths Wife | dir. Niall MacCormick, National Geographic |
| ORIGINS(Shelter: Glass Window) | Gaia | dir. Niall MacCormick, National Geographic |
| DIE BOLAND MOORDE II | Charlotte | KYKNET |
| DIE BOEKKLUB | Nadia | dir. Quentin Krog, Kyknet and Infinity Films |
| BOOK OF NEGROES | Mrs Scott | dir. Clement Virgo, Conquering Lion Pictures |
| DIE BYL | Lorein | dir. Reghardt van den Bergh, Lions Head Productions |
| STRIKE BACK III | Melissa | dir .Bill Eagles, Left Bank Pictures, UK & Out Of Africa |
| TREKNET | Sannie | KYKNET |
| VLOEKSTEEN | Elle Fourie | Regardt van den Bergh, Waterfront Television |
| MONTANA II | Cheryl James | Penguin Films |
| THE FRANCOIS TOERIEN SHOW (Eps 11) | Hestrie | Waterfront Television |
| VALLEI VAN SLUIERS | Deirdre Mohr | Baobab TV Productions |
| THE SINKING OF THE LACONIA | Vivienne Mortimer | New Approach Trading |
| THE HISTORY OF AMERICA | Lady of leisure | for the History Channel with Film Afrika |
| ERFSONDES II & III | Amorey and Adele | Bobby Heaney Productions |
| WILD AT HEART | Doctor | ITV London |
| GERALDINA | Yolandi | Blitzies Productions |
| ORION | Hoop | Jungle Media Productions, MNet |
| INTERROGATION ROOM II | Maria | Fremantle Media, SABC 2 |
| CHARLIE JADE | Moyeeko Stile | dir. Rob Wertheimer; Canadian TV |
| FISHY FESHUNS | Veronica | dir. Bobby Heaney, SABC2 |
| STOKVEL | Lisa | dir.Vusi Dibakwane |
| CAVEGIRL (BBC) Series 1 | Macy | dir. Daniel Peacock |
| MADAME AND EVE | Lol | dir. Mark Graham |
| SOS | Gloria | dir. Andre Odendaal |
| MUSIC VIDEO: Pa en Seun | by Steve Hofmeyer & Bok Van Blerk |
Theatre Experience
| Production | Role | Director / Venue |
|---|---|---|
| DIE LEOS | Lisa | dir. Hennie van Greunen |
| DIE VROU VANTEVORE | Claudia | dir. Martinus Basson |
| DIE ONBEHULPE GIJN | Natasha | dir. Paul Eihlers |
| SEDER VAL IN WATERKLOOF | Sally | dir. Albert Maritz |
| DIE KAPTEIN SE TIER | Bettie | dir: Janice Honeyman |
| DIE PROPENENTJIE | Wania | dir. Paul Eilers |
| PRIVATE LIVES | Amanda | dir. Fred Abrahamse |
| AFSPRAAK(Jan Scholtz) | Lead (Nonnie) | dir. Paul Eihlers |
| SMAG | C | dir .Jaco Bouwer |
| A LIE OF THE MIND | Sally | dir. Luke Ellenbogen |
| WYK EN DIE MEISIES | Ensemble | dir .Albert Maritz |
| WHOS AFRAID OF VIRGINIA WOOLF? | Honey | dir .Janice Honeyman |
| IMPULS | Klara | dir .Wolfie Brits |
| IS ALMAL ANDERS DAN F*N VOLMAAK? | Female Lead | dir. Lara Bye |
| SIELSIEK | Julie | dir .Tertius Kapp |
| CRAVE | C | Jaco Bouwer |
| HARMSE | Loreley | dir Tertius Kapp |
| JESUS HOPPED THE A TRAIN | Mary Jane | dir. Lara Bye |
| CROSSING (REZA DE WET) | Hermien | dir .Floyed de Vaal |
| KING LEAR | Goneril | dir .Roy Sargent |
| OK BIZARRE | Multiple leads | dir. Van Rhede Berg |
| SPEELS GESE | Multiple leads | dir. Marie Kruger |
| JAN EN DIE PLAYSTATION | Cruella de Ville | dir .Chris Voster |
| WAR OF THE WORLDS | Phobos | dir. Samantha Pienaar |
| THE CRUCIBLE | Elizabeth Proctor | dir. Blaise Koch |
| ERRORS OF COMEDY | Alexandra | dir Jenny Stead |
| CINDERELLA | Narrator | dir. Johan Esterhuizen |
| BAAL (BRECHT) | Sophia | dir. Chris Vorster |
Training / Experience
| Institution | Qualification |
|---|---|
| University of Stellenbosch | BA Drama (Hons.) |
| Black Nexus Studio Soho New York with Susan Batson | Masterclass |
Special Skills
ACCENTS: Standard American, Southern American, British RP, Cockney, Irish,Australian. Russian. French,Italian,Afrikaans,German
MUSICAL: jazz dance, singing, modern dance, poiing,
Video Clips
LANGUAGES
English (fluent), Afrikaans (fluent), French (short reads and with help)
VOCAL STYLES
Conversational, Hard Sell, Soft Sell, Medium Sell, Corporate, AV, Smooth, Sexy, Upbeat, Character, Animation, Bright, Impersonation, Straight, Intimate
ACCENTS
Standard American, Southern American, British RP, Cockney, Australian, Russian, French, Irish, South African, German, Italian, Afrikaans
BIO
Since 2002 Erica has been the voice of many top South African brands including Woolworths, Checkers, Fruit & Veg and Food Lovers Market. Recent recordings apart from the latter include Boschendal, Sarie, Spur, Topcat, Skip, MTN Sky radio (Eng & Afr) and Lucky Star.
She is renowned for being completely fluent in both English and Afrikaans and a bit of a connoisseur in accent work. Vocal styles range anything from feminine soft sell; to bubbly hard sell. She also does both announcer and character voices extremely well which makes her a very flexible choice.
Her dream is to do character voice work for a cartoon feature films.
Clients: BMW, Spur, First for Women, Checkers, Woolworths, Food Lovers Market, Gautrein, Audi, Rovos Rails, Agri Mark amongst many others.
Voice Clips
- Erica Wessels - Medium Sell FoodLovers Market
- Erica Wessels - Character Prudential Yoga Kittens
- Erica Wessels - Character Read Kia Road block
- Erica Wessels - Character Prudential Skin care
- Erica Wessels - Medium Sell Sunshine D lies - AFRIKAANS
- Erica Wessels - Medium Sell PSG Radio - AFRIKAANS
- Erica Wessels - Medium Sell FLM TVC - AFRIKAANS
- Erica Wessels - BRITISH Accent London Guide
- Erica Wessels - FRENCH Accent Animated and Announcer