Nicole Fortuin
Eyes: Brown Hair: Dark Height: 1.66
AWARDS
2019
Fleur Du Cap Nomination: Best Lead Actress In A Play (Oleanna, Fugard Theatre)
Silwerskermfees Nomination: Best Lead Actress In A Feature Film (Natalie Jonkers, Flatland)
Winner Broadway World: Best Lead Actress in A Play (Oleanna, Fugard Theatre)
2018:
Cult Critic Award ,Best Actress as Kimpa in Order Of The Dragon
2014:
University of Cape Town Humanities Honours Scholarship for 2012 - 2014
2013:
Member of Golden Key Fellowship (Invitation extended to top 15% academic Achievers at UCT)
Class Medal, University of Cape TownGretel Mills Book Prize (for excellence in Movement), University of Cape Town
Dean’s Merit List, University of Cape Town (2011 - 2013)
Elected Chairperson of the Performer’s Student Council (PSC) for 2014, UCT
Elected as Class Representative (2012 - 2013)
2012:
Best Actress Nomination, International 24hr Film Festival (Labia Theatre)
1st prize in the Outdoor Octave Singing Competition
Elected Internal Liaison of the Performer’s Student Council (PSC)
2010
Humanities Entrance Scholarship, University of Cape Town
Film Experience
| Film | Role | Director / Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| HEART OF THE HUNTER | Naledi Gumede | dir. Mandla Dube, Scene 23 |
| THE FIX | Angela | dir. Kelsey Egan, Crave Pictures |
| KLEIN KAROO 2 | Tarryn (Supp. lead) | dir. Liesl Spies |
| INDEMNITY | Angela Abrams (Supp. lead) | dir. Travis Taute, Gambit Film 2020 |
| RAGE | Tamsyn (lead) | dir. Jaco Bouwer, Mnet |
| SONS OF THE SEA | Tanya (Supp. lead) | dir. John Gutierrez. Miss K Productions |
| DEAD IN THE WATER | Kat Vargas (Supp. lead) | dir. Sheldon Wilson, Blue Ice Pictures, Out Of Africa |
| FLATLAND | Natalie Jonkers (lead) | dir. Jenna Bass, Proper Film |
| FAR FROM THE CASTLE | Eliza (lead) | dir. Julia Jansch, Penguin Films |
| VOOR EK VAL | Zoe (lead) | Showmax, Silwerskermfees |
| THE HITCHER | Driver (lead) | Showmax, Silwerskermfees |
| VASELINIETJIE | Nazrene | dir. Corne van Rooyen |
| VAN DER MERWE | Tania | dir. Bruce Lawley |
| A CINDERELLA STORY, If The Shoe Fits | Georgia | dir. Michelle Johnson, Warner Bros |
| THE GIVER | Extra,Dancer | Moonlighting |
| A SET OF STRANGE OCCURENCES | Jill | UCT |
| BREATHING ROOM | Lead | GIPCA ,UCT |
| ALICE | Kat | UCT |
| ROBOT | Lead | City Varsity |
| 4 | Lead | 48 Hour International Film Festival, City varsity |
Television
| Series | Role | Director / Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| BLOOD & WATER S4 | Det. Petersen | dirs . Keitumetse Qhali, Nozipho Nkelemba,Zenn Van Zyl, Netflix |
| ONE PIECE | Ririka | Netflix |
| BLOOD AND WATER S3 | Det. Petersen | dirs.Travis Taute, Nosipho Dumisa, Mmabatho Monthsho, Thati pele, Netflix |
| ALLES MALAN, S2 | LeeAnne Malan | Kyknet & Showmax |
| DIE BYL S3 | Iris Small, Episodic Lead | dir. Liesl Spies & Leon Kruger, Marche Media, Kyknet, Showmax |
| BLOOD AND WATER S2 | Detective Petersen | dirs. Travis Taute, Nosipho Dumisa, Daryn Joshua, Thati Pele |
| DIE BOEKKLUB Season 3 | Julia | dir. Nina Swart, SHOWMAX, Infinity Films |
| OP EN AF | Ilse Daniels, Lead | Viatv 2020 dir. Liezl Spies |
| ALLES MALAN | LeeAnn Isaacs, Lead | dir. Rene and Corne Van Rooyen. |
| PROJEK DINA | Gale, Episodic Lead | dir. Liezl Spies, Penguin Films. |
| DWAALSTER | Helena | dir. Jaco Bouwer, KYKNET |
| SPREEUS | Lea | dir. Jaco Bouwer, Marche Media |
| ONDER DIE SUIDERKRUIS | Danni Dyers | dir. Elizabeth Archer, Sabc 2 |
| GENERATIONS,THE LEGACY STRIP | Pam, Lead | SABC 1 |
| AGENT | Meshnie | dir. Athos Kyrus, Cinebar Studios, Mauritius |
| WATERFRONT | Adri | dir. Jaco Bouwer, Lions Head Productions, Kyknet |
| SWARTWATER | Cindy, Supp. lead | dir. Andre Odendaal,,SABC |
| ORIGINS ( Exploration: Australia) | Strong Woman | dir. Simon George, National Geographic |
| OF THE DRAGON (Pilot) | Kimpa | dir. David O Connor |
| ROER JOU VOETE | Maryke Van Niekerk,Lead | SABC 3 |
Theatre Experience
| Production | Role | Director / Venue |
|---|---|---|
| OLEANNA | Carol, Lead | dir. Greg Karvellas, Fugard Theatre |
| SLEEPING BEAUTY | Lead | dir. Janice Honeyman, Joburg Theatre |
| WALK | Various | Cape Town Fringe Festival |
| DIG She Who Protects The Clan | dir. Roxanne Blaise | |
| SISTER SISTER SISTER | Director | dir. Nicole Fortuin |
| TWELFTH NIGHT AT THE MACBETHS | Ophelia ,2nd Witch | dir. Chris Weare |
| LION ON THE PATH | Various | dir. Chris Weare |
| MEPHISTO | General Fonnesique | dir. Chris Weare |
| CURL UP AND DYE | Rolene, Lead | dir. Chris Weare |
| UR | dir. Illka Louw | |
| COMIC BOOK | Ling, Lead | dir. Lara Bye |
| SWITCH | Mira, Lead | dir. Mira Sydow |
| EURYDICE | Eurydice ,Lead | dir. Lara Bye |
| THE CRUCIBLE | Mary Warren | dir. Clare Stopford |
| BLACK TUESDAY | Lead Vocalist | dir: Dean Kriel |
| LIMBO | Grace, Lead | dir: Cathy Dodders |
| NAGA MANDALA | Stage Manager | dir: M. Kemp |
| ROMEO & JULIET | Extra | dir: Geoff Hyland |
| THE PROBLEM WITH POTENTIAL | Performance Artist | Fairweather House Gallery |
| ECHO FOR A TOWN CRIER | Performer | Infecting The City |
| 108 MINUTES | Dancer | International Peace Day |
| HEAR ME ROAR | Dancer | ActitFem |
Training / Experience
| Institution | Qualification |
|---|---|
| JEANETTE GINSLOV AND GIPCA | Screen Dance Workshop |
| UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN | BA Theatre and Performance Degree |
Special Skills
ACCENTS: South African English, Cape Coloured, Standard American, Southern American, German, British RP
MUSICAL: Excellent: Dance, Singing (Mezzo Soprano)
SPORT: Cycling,,Horse Ride
OTHER: Photography, Design, Basic Stunts: weapons training, stage fighting, Directing, Visual Arts: Drawing
Video Clips
LANGUAGES
Afrikaans (fluent), English (fluent), Sign language (basic)
VOCAL STYLES
Medium Sell, AV, Character
ACCENTS
South African English, Cape Flats, Cape Coloured, Standard American, Southern American, German, British RP
South African English, Cape Flats, Cape Coloured, Standard American, Southern American, German, British RP
BIO
Nicole Fortuin has a youthful upbeat energy which lends itself well to the more conversational and character type voice overs. She voiced many characters in the SAFM "Anything You can do" and voiced the lead role of Young Beatty in SAFM's "Beatty & Billie.
Although Radio Drama is her vocal niche, she also does IVR, travelogues, multi-media AV's, Radio and TV commercials and Corporate training videos.