Monique Basson
Eyes: Green Hair: Blonde Height: 1.62
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 Cumlaude, 1x Gold
West Boland eisteddfod – Best gr12
Swartland High school – Honorary colours: culture
2012: West Boland eisteddfod -3x Cumlaude
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
Swartland High school –Honorary colours: Culture
2011: West Boland eisteddfod -1x Cumlaude, 1x Gold Suidoosterfees –Nomination: Best Actress (Community Theatre)
South African Talent Championships -2x Gold, 2x Silver
Centre Stage Performance School –Most promising singing student
Swartland High school –Half-honorary colours: culture
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 competition –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 Cumlaude, 1x Gold
West Boland eisteddfod – Best gr12
Swartland High school – Honorary colours: culture
2012: West Boland eisteddfod -3x Cumlaude
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
Swartland High school –Honorary colours: Culture
2011: West Boland eisteddfod -1x Cumlaude, 1x Gold Suidoosterfees –Nomination: Best Actress (Community Theatre)
South African Talent Championships -2x Gold, 2x Silver
Centre Stage Performance School –Most promising singing student
Swartland High school –Half-honorary colours: culture
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 competition –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, guitar, piano, ukulele, 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