Monique Basson
Eyes: Green Hair: Blonde Height: 1.62m
AWARDS
2017 House of Song Music Academy: Most Versatile Senior
Gemini Singing Competition: 1x Bronze (Musical Theatre)
2014 Gemini Singing Competition: 2x Gold (Pop/Rock & Musical Theatre), 1x Bronze (Jazz)
2013 Gemini Singing Competition: 1x Gold (Songwriting), 1x Bronze (Musical Theatre)
West Boland Eisteddfod: 2x Cum Laude, 1x Gold
West Boland Eisteddfod: Best Gr12
Swartland High school: Honorary Colours- Culture
2012 West Boland Eisteddfod: 3x Cum Laude
ATKV Tienertoneelfees: 1x Bronze
Centre Stage Performance School: Student of the year
AMTC Shine Convention: Overall Finalist
Swartland High school: Most Promising Drama Student
Swartland High school: Most Versatile Contribution to Culture
2011 West Boland eisteddfod: 1x Cum Laude, 1x Gold Suidoosterfees: Nominated Best Actress (Community Theatre)
South African Talent Championships: 2x Gold, 2x Silver
Centre Stage Performance School: Most Promising Singing Student
2010 South African Talent Championships: 2x Gold, 3x Silver Centre Stage Performance School –“Most improved”
2009 Centre Stage Performance School: Hard Work and Determination
Future Stars Singing Sompetition: 1x Bronze
Gemini Singing Competition: 1x Bronze (Musical Theatre)
2014 Gemini Singing Competition: 2x Gold (Pop/Rock & Musical Theatre), 1x Bronze (Jazz)
2013 Gemini Singing Competition: 1x Gold (Songwriting), 1x Bronze (Musical Theatre)
West Boland Eisteddfod: 2x Cum Laude, 1x Gold
West Boland Eisteddfod: Best Gr12
Swartland High school: Honorary Colours- Culture
2012 West Boland Eisteddfod: 3x Cum Laude
ATKV Tienertoneelfees: 1x Bronze
Centre Stage Performance School: Student of the year
AMTC Shine Convention: Overall Finalist
Swartland High school: Most Promising Drama Student
Swartland High school: Most Versatile Contribution to Culture
2011 West Boland eisteddfod: 1x Cum Laude, 1x Gold Suidoosterfees: Nominated Best Actress (Community Theatre)
South African Talent Championships: 2x Gold, 2x Silver
Centre Stage Performance School: Most Promising Singing Student
2010 South African Talent Championships: 2x Gold, 3x Silver Centre Stage Performance School –“Most improved”
2009 Centre Stage Performance School: Hard Work and Determination
Future Stars Singing Sompetition: 1x Bronze
Film Experience
| Film | Role | Director / Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| RESEP VIR LIEFDE | CaraLize | Dir. Morne Steyn, Nagvlug, One More Cup of Coffee |
Television
| Series | Role | Director / Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| SUIDOOSTER | Anja | kykNET |
| ARENDSVLEI S3 | Trish | kykNET, Penguin Films |
| PROJEK DINA | Anita | Dir. Liezl Spies. Penguin Films |
| DEEP END | Julia | Dir. Catherine Stewart. Penguin Films |
| FYNSKRIF | Kyla | Dir. Louis Pretorius, Albert Snyman. Infinity Films |
Theatre Experience
| Production | Role | Director / Venue |
|---|---|---|
| EQUUS | Jill Mason | Dir. Fred Abrahamse |
| THE ROAD | Shanti | Dir. Anneke Groenewald |
| SANDTON CITY GROOTDOOP | Lisa | Dir. Antoinette Kellerman |
| CRY THE BELOVED COUNTRY | Various | Dir. Mareli Hatting Pretorius |
| DIE DAG IS BROS | Irma | Dir. Antoinette Kellerman |
| CHAMBER MUSIC | Gertrude | Dir. Nicolaas de jongh |
| IRON | Fay | Dir. Antoinette Kellerman |
| DIE SEE | Meisie | Dir. Esther von Waltsleben |
| KARNAVAL | Rita | Dir. Nicole Holm |
| HANSIE EN GRIETJIE | Baba Bas | Dir. Mareli Hatting Pretorius |
| AS YOU LIKE IT | Celia | Dir. Nicole Holm |
| SEUN NA MY HART | Maria | Dir. Juanita Swanepoel |
| STIEF | Ensemble | Dir. Chris Pienaar |
Training / Experience
| Institution | Qualification |
|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF STELLENBOSCH | BA Drama and Theatrestudies |
| HOUSE OF SONG MUSIC ACADEMY | Vocal Training |
| RIANA VAN WYK SCHOOL OF MUSIC | Vocal Training |
| CENTRE STAGE PERFORMANCE SCHOOL | Vocal Training |
| LA MUSIQUE SCHOOL OF MUSIC | Vocal Training |
Special Skills
ACCENTS: Standard American, British, Russian
MUSICAL : Singing (Alto- Pro), Guitar (Weekly), Piano (Rec), Ukulele (Rec), Bass Guitar
SPORT: Hockey, Swimming
LANGUAGES
Afrikaans (Fluent), English (Fluent), French (Basic)
VOCAL STYLES
Hard Sell, Storytelling, Conversational, News
ACCENTS
South African, Standard American, British, Russian
BIO
HOUSE OF SONG MUSIC ACADEMY - Vocal Training
RIANA VAN WYK SCHOOL OF MUSIC - Vocal Training
CENTRE STAGE PERFORMANCE SCHOOL - Vocal Training
LA MUSIQUE SCHOOL OF MUSIC Vocal Training
CENTRE STAGE PERFORMANCE SCHOOL - Vocal Training
LA MUSIQUE SCHOOL OF MUSIC Vocal Training