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Elma Akob

November 23, 2018 By Owen Swanson

Elma Akob

Elma is a dynamic young woman who strives to be the change she wants to see in the World. She is a young and vibrant Bcom Law Graduate and Communication Management Honours student at the University of Pretoria. An advocate for women empowerment, a Pan African citizen and a Voice To Be reckoned with. She has made the Gradstar’s Top 100 employable graduates list for the years 2019 and 2020 and is an Ambassador for SA Start Up Awards.

Her Public speaking and presenting career started at a very young age as she represented her province in various public speaking as well as debating championships. In 2015 she made it to the Toastmasters Public Speaking National Championships. At age 16 she was selected to represent the Continent for the Global Young leaders Conference at the United Nations Headquarters in New York. There she received a standing ovation for her closing speech titled “Dare to Dream”. For her selection as the Chairperson of the UN she was honoured with an invitation from President Barack Obama to attend the inauguration of the incoming President of the United States

At age 17 she received a Barclays Africa scholarship for leadership potential and academic excellence. At age 18 she became the president of Golden Key International Honours Society UP chapter, leading over 20 000 members mostly older than herself. At age 19 she sat on the judging panel of the National Public Speaking and Debating Championships Highschool division. At age 20 she completed a Bcom Law degree and received a Mastercard Foundation scholarship developing Africa’s next generation of leaders for her honours degree in Communication Management. In the same year she also became the President of the UP International student’s society. Her lifelong dream is to be the Chairperson of the African Union and believes anything is possible if you “Dare To Dream”

She is a motivational speaker who has given multiple Keynote addresses for the likes of Women Leaders SA, KZN Women in Business Breakfast, Golden Key South Africa, and Hillcrest Primary school etc. She is also an MC who has MC’s for TedX talk, University of Pretoria, Women Achievers Awards.

Elma is a dedicated and devoted young lady who strives for excellence in all spheres of life and her people skills make her a pleasure to work with.

For bookings or more information on Elma, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent

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Nambita Ntsabula

September 28, 2018 By Owen Swanson

Nambita Nstaluba

Nams Ntsaluba is an Actress and Producer from the Eastern Cape. She has a degree in Drama from Rhodes University and an Honours Degree in Film Producing from AFDA.

She has significant experience in production and has an intimate understanding of the production process which enhances her capabilities as a performer. She is a professional who takes direction very well and brings a warm and light presence wherever she goes.

For bookings or more information on Nambita, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Mark Vox – CPT

September 14, 2018 By Owen Swanson

Mark Vox - CPT

Mark is a multinational, multilingual who is always picking up new accents. He has recorded many commercials for radio and TV, embodied characters for computer games (Afghanistan '11 and HMS) and narrated a nature documentary series for the Smithsonian, Canada. He studied French and German literature at Oxford University.

For bookings or more information on Mark, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele

August 31, 2018 By Owen Swanson

Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele

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Zethu Dlomo-Mphahlele studied at The University of Witwatersrand where she acquired her Honours equivalent Bachelor’s Degree in Dramatic Art (2010).

She starred in the film “Fanie Fourie’s Lobola” as ‘Dinky Magubane’, which earned her both a SAFTA (2014) and SAIFTA (2013) nomination in the category of ‘Best Actress in a Feature Film’.

She was the lead in the SABC 1 sci-fi series “Room 9” (2012) as ‘Detective Alice Kunene’; she played a supporting role on “Ayeye” season 1 (2014) as ‘Sibongile’, and featured in one of South Africa’s most popular telenovelas “Isibaya” (2017) where she played the role of Nonhlanzi/LethuHlatshwayo.

She has featured on international shows; namely: HBO series “Number One Ladies Detective Agency” (2008) as ‘Baone Magasane’; “Mary and Martha” (2013) a feature film (directed by Phillip Noyce) where she played a cameo role character called ‘Patience’. She also featured in CBC and BET’s “Book of Negroes” (2014) playing the role of the pregnant slave ‘Sanu’. She received international recognition on the hit Starz Network series “Black Sails” (season 3 & 4, 2015-2016), taking on the role of ‘Madi’, princess of the Maroon people.

She won the ‘Brett Goldin Best Newcomer’ award at the 2014/2015 Naledi Theatre Awards for her portrayal of multiple characters in the play “Have You Seen Zandile?” directed by Khutjo Green.

She featured in two plays: “Jero” directed by Dominique Gumede, and “Play” directed by Khutjo Green, which were part of William Kentridge’s“Centre of the Less Good Idea” Season 1 (2017).

She stars in the first South African western film “Five Fingers For Marseilles” as ‘Lerato’, and attended it’s world premier at the Toronto International Film Festival (2017). The film is set to be released in cinemas in the United States of America September 2018.

She also starred in John Irvin’s “Mandela’s Gun” and was present at it’s world premier in New York, Harlem NY (2018). Later in the same year Zethutook on the starring role as ‘Lwandle’ in the Mzansi Magic Sunday evening drama “The Herd”.

2020 has seen Zethu take on numerous roles, namely; a short film ‘Hotel on the Koppies’ written and directed by Charlie Vundla, a SABC 1 mini-series ‘Amazing Grace’ playing the role of Sarah and not slowing down, Zethu played Lindo Cele as part of the ensemble lead cast in the drama series ‘Erased’ for Moja Love Channel.

For bookings or more information on Zethu, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Sizo Mahlangu

August 20, 2018 By Owen Swanson

Sizo Mahlangu

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Sizo Mahlangu is an Actor, based in Johannesburg.

He was born in America in 1993, and then his family moved back to Johannesburg, South Africa when he was one years old. Sizo studied musical theatre, dance and drama at The Waterfront Theatre School in Cape Town and graduated in 2015.

After finishing his studies, Sizo has worked consistently in Film, Television and Theatre. Some highlights include; featuring as the role of Obi in the fourth season of TV Series, ‘Black Sails’, playing Eugene in National Geographic’s original TV Series ‘Origins: The History of Mankind’ and starring as Othello, in The Galloway Theatre’s production of ‘Othello’.

During the course of this past year, Sizo has captivated audiences through his Poetry and Performance Art, exploring the psychology of the performative identity.

For bookings or more information on Sizo, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Buhle Madulini

August 16, 2018 By Owen Swanson

Buhle Madulini

Buhle Madulini is a seasoned South African broadcaster and journalist based in Johannesburg, who’s made a name for himself in sports presenting over the last decade. He has spent the last 9 years at SuperSport as a SuperSport Blitz journalist and a SuperSport Rugby presenter. He also freelances at Kaya FM and took up a copywriting role in SuperSport’s internal ad agency Limelight at the start of 2024.

His radio experience also includes presenting on 702, 947 and Cape Talk.

He also serves as a ring announcer for SA’s only fully sanctioned Muay Thai and Kick Boxing leagues.

He is one of few presenters in SA to have presented on two different stations simultaneously due to a stint at news TV network, Newzroom Afrika from 2020 to 2023.

All his experience makes him a versatile and unforgettable voice, to bring the best out of your project.

For bookings or more information on Buhle, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Steven Ward

August 16, 2018 By Owen Swanson

Steven Ward

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Steven is a South African actor who is best known for his role as Dracule Mihawk in the Netflix live action adaption of One Piece – the best-selling manga series in history.

Having completed a Bachelor in Live Performance from AFDA, as well as training with several local and international coaches, Steven has appeared in several theatre and film productions including, Barefoot in the Park, The Hitch Hikers Guide to the Galaxy, The Day We Didn’t Meet, and SAFTA award-winning film, From a House on Willow Street.

Making his television debut in the 2010 Amstel Class Act competition, placing 7th in South Africa, Steven has appeared in numerous commercials and is a regular on television screens worldwide, having played characters in South African telenovelas like Legacy; and international roles in Strike Back and Syfy’s, Vagrant Queen. Steven’s dexterity as an actor saw him cast in South Africa’s first commissioned Netflix Series, Queen Sono, portraying the role of a Russian mafia gangster, posing as a British philanthropist. In 2024, we saw Steven starring alongside Charlotte Hope in the drama Catch Me A Killer, available in South Africa on Showmax, The USA on Prime and the UK on Britbox.

The multi-talented Steven is highly sought after in the voice over booth, having worked with numerous commercial clients in South Africa. Steven’s voice brings a rich nuance to any script and he easy to direct in studio.

Behind the scenes, Steven worked as a Casting Associate/Director for +10 years giving him invaluable knowledge of what goes into the process of casting an actor for a project and thus helping him hone his own skills for all his on-camera endeavours.

For bookings or more information on Steven, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Celia Ncalane

May 21, 2018 By Owen Swanson

Celia Ncalane

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Celia Ncalane, graduated from Wits University with an Honours degree in Bachelor of Arts and received distinctions in, Screen Writing, Drama and Education facilitation. Whilst a student, Celia represented Wits University as an actor, twice at the National Grahamstown Arts Festival.

She then began her career in 2006 as a presenter for 34 Degree's South on the Hope Channel for a year. The following year she worked behind the camera as a producer and scriptwriter for a production company that produced documentaries for Sabc 1 and 2.

In 2008, she was then chosen to be a presenter for a motivational program on Sabc 3, called ‘Stand-Up’. Since then she has acted in films, a television drama and comedy such as ‘Stokvel’ and over the past ten years she has performed in numerous commercials for South Africa and the rest of the African continent for brands such as MTN, Orange, Royco, Purity and others.

As a professional voice over artist, she has promoted brands, such as Clicks, Checkers, @Home, Homechoice and Woolworths just to name a few. She has especially enjoyed, working as a children's storyteller and presenter for SAFM from 2014 to 2016 on a show called ‘Nali Bali’.

A definite honour for her was being chosen to announce the passing of the first black President of South Africa, Nelson Mandela on national radio; for two weeks encouraging the country to reflect upon his life and the values he inspired in us all.

Celia is a Zulu women, who is cheerful, peaceful and has a driven, never give up attitude, behind and in front of the camera.

For bookings or more information on Celia, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Jessica Wolhuter – CPT

May 9, 2018 By Owen Swanson

Jessica Wolhuter - CPT

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Jessica was born and raised in Durban, South Africa. It was from the age of 5 that she began her life in performance as a dancer, while attending high school she discovered her talent for acting and subsequently furthered her passion for the craft at the Academy of Film, Theatre and Television in Sydney Australia.

Jessica received critical acclaim in the Sydney Morning Herald and Daily Telegraph for her performance as Nina in Chekov’s “The Seagull” directed by Winston Cooper at The Burley Theatre Company.

After graduation Jessica moved to London where she worked with esteemed British playwright, Howard Barker. Jessica then signed with A&J management where she was noticed and cast by casting directors such as Nina Gold in television, film, voice and commercial work.

Jessica was nominated for a Naledi Award in 2020 for Best Breakthrough Performance for her role as young Tracy in Brutual Legacy.

She also worked with various artists and musicians including James Morrison. Jessica is based in Cape Town, she is represented by Owen S Management in Johannesburg.

For bookings or more information on Jessica, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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Ashley Taylor

April 18, 2018 By Owen Swanson

Ashley Taylor

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Ashley Taylor is a well known actor, comedian, and voice over artist, having featured in numerous local and international television series and films, from "Winnie" with Jennifer Hudson, to "Invictus" directed by Clint Eastwood, to a lead role in "Stander" opposite Thomas Jane. He has presented reality shows such as The Block and was one of the original leads in "Isidingo", has featured in "Binnelanders", and most recently in the KYKnetseries, "Spoorloos". On stage, he has performed in Janice Honeyman's hit production of "Hair, "Mojo" at the Market Theatre, as well as in the award winning musical "The Buddy Holly Story".

He has created, starred in, directed and co produced, in varying capacity, over 20 Outsurance infomercial campaigns, since the companies inception, and recently received a S.A.F.T.A nomination for "JouMa se Chef" a cooking show he conceived, co-produced and directed, in conjunction with Siv Ngesi, and Cheeky Media.

As a prolific voice over artist, he has done hundreds of radio, television and corporate voice overs spanning a 25 year career, as well as narration for award winning documentary and actuality programmes, locally and abroad.

He has designed and MC'd presentations, for major conferences like Cafe Africa in Mauritius, the FNB Annual Leadership conference, the Independent Electoral Commission conference, and has more than fifteen years experience as the writer and creator of corporate strategy projects, and change management initiatives for companies such as Vodacom, Cell C, ACSA, TRANSNET, the DTI, LRMG, ABSA, and The JD Group.

His familiarity with audiences everywhere, and his varied skill set in the acting and corporate spaces, in front of, and behind the camera, have made him a hit, with South Africans of every demographic.

For bookings or more information on Ashley, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

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