Michelle Botes
Born
Michelle Botes

(1962-10-12) 12 October 1962
Cape Town, South Africa
Alma materUniversity of Stellenbosch
University of Cape Town
Occupation(s)Actress, Language instructor, Designer, Aromatherapist
Years active1989–present
Spouses
Children2

Michélle Botes (born 12 October 1962), is a South African actress, language instructor, designer and aromatherapist.[1] She is best known for her roles in the television soapies Legacy (2020), Isidingo (1998) and Arende (1994).[2]

Personal life

Botes was born on 12 October 1962 in Cape Town, South Africa.[2] She completed high school in Cape Town, then graduated with a Bachelor's degree in speech and drama (bilingual) from the University of Stellenbosch.[3] After graduation, she completed a diploma in education at the University of Cape Town.[4]

Career

In 1998, she joined the cast of SABC3 soap opera Isidingo and played the role "Cherel de Villiers Haines" for nine consecutive years until 2007, but rejoined in 2009.[2] In 2002, she was included for the Top 10 Celebrities in Television by the magazine Star. In 2006, she won two awards: Best Actress and Best Onscreen Villain at the nineteenth annual Avanti Awards. Meanwhile, she also received the award for the Best TV Couple in Isidingo along with Barkes Haines and Robert Whitehead at the Crystal Awards.[4] She was nominated for Best Actress in TV Soap category at the South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA) for three years: 2006, 2007 and 2012.[5]

In 2019, she rejoined with Binnelanders.[6] In 2020, she joined the telenovela Legacy and played the role of Angelique Price.[7] For her role, she won the SAFTA Golden Horn Award for Best Supporting Actress in the Telenovela category.[5]

Filmography

YearFilmRoleGenreRef.
1976Snake DancerFilm
1985SeeduikerTV series
1986Die Swart KatRienie VeldtTV series
1986Liewe Hemel, Genis!SantieFilm
1987Guillam WoudbergSuzette DavelFilm
1987American Ninja 2: The ConfrontationAlicia SanbornFilm[8][9]
1987Wolwedans in die SkemerRonel GreyvensteinTV series
1988BeeldeFilm
1989Cape RebelPrincess GobblerTV series
1992Arende II: MoordenaarsKarooPrincess GobblerTV series
1992KoningsSantie NaudéTV series
1992No HeroTracy LeeFilm
1994TriptiekBibi BrinkmanTV series
1994ArendePrincess GobblerFilm
1996VierspelMagdel van WijkTV series
1997Triptiek IIBibi BrinkmanTV series
1997Tarzan: The Epic AdventuresDuareTV series
1997Onder Draai die Duiwel RondKietie BosmanTV series
1998IsidingoCherel de Villiers HainesTV series
2001Onder Draai die Duiwel Rond 2Kietie BosmanTV series
2009BinnelandersTV series
2010Bakgat! IITannie AletFilm
2020LegacyAngelique PriceTV series
2021JewelTyraFilm

References

  1. Blackburn, Cyril. "Former Isidingo actress Michelle Botes on her 7-year hiatus in the Knysna wilderness after suffering burnout". You. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  2. 1 2 3 Tabalia, Jedidah (19 November 2019). "Everything you need to know about Michelle Botes of Isidingo". Briefly. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  3. "10 Things You Should Never Forget About Michelle Botes". BuzzSouthAfrica. 19 July 2021. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  4. 1 2 "Biography of Michelle Botes: Age, Husband, Career & Net Worth". South Africa Portal. 8 April 2021. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  5. 1 2 "Michelle Botes accolades". IMDb. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  6. Mphande, Joy. "Where are they now: Michelle Botes on life after Isidingo". You. Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  7. "Michelle Botes takes on another leading role in M-Net's Legacy". Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  8. Online, TV Spielfilm. "Michelle Botes - Bilder - Star - TV SPIELFILM". TV Spielfilm Online (in German). Retrieved 22 October 2021.
  9. Filmstarts. "Michelle Botes". FILMSTARTS.de (in German). Retrieved 22 October 2021.
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