Wanda Banda
Eyes: Brown Hair: Dark brown Height: 1.63m
AWARDS & NOMINATIONS
NFTA (NATIONAL FILM & TV AWARDS)
Best Supporting Actress (2024) - NOMINATION
AFRICA CHOICE AWARDS
Most Promising Female Movie Star of the Year (2024) - NOMINATION
Film Experience
| Film | Role | Director / Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| WHAT I FIND (Short Film) | Lindiwe | dir. Chadlee Skrikker, Kinoburo |
| UTOPIA | Feature, Joan | dir. James Bamford, PARAMOUNT PICTURES |
| STRANGERS | Feature, Samantha | dir. Tony Dean Smith, PARAMOUNT PICTURES |
| HEART OF THE HUNTER | Feature, Allison Baloyi | dir. Mandla Dube, NETFLIX |
| THE WOMAN KING | Feature | dir. Gina Prince, SONY PICTURES ENTERTAINMENT, TriStar PICTURES |
Television
| Series | Role | Director / Production Company |
|---|---|---|
| BLOOD & WATER | Asanda Makeba | dirs. Nozipho Nkelemba, Zenn van Zyl, Keitumetse Qhali, NETFLIX |
| PLAN B | Kate | dir. Jozua Malherbe, KYKNET |
Theatre Experience
| Production | Role | Director / Venue |
|---|---|---|
| THE TYGERBERG CHILDRENS CHOIR | Choral | dir. Hennie Loock |
| THE STELLENBERG GIRLS CHOIR | Choral | dir. Andre van der Merwe |
Training / Experience
| Institution | Qualification |
|---|---|
| UNIVERSITY OF CAPE TOWN | B.A. IN THEATRE & PERFORMANCE |
| SIMOME NORTMAN | Art of Acting South Africa |
| MICHELE SHAY | Coaching |
Special Skills
ACCENTS: African
MUSICAL: Sing Alto
SPORT: Boxing, Beginners Muy Thai, Swimming, Run, Athletics, Netball