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Dineo ‘Moeketsi’ Langa

Dineo 'Moeketsi' Langa

The National School of the Arts graduate beat out over 3000 contestants to the final stages of the O-Access presenter search to take the most highly coveted job in entertainment on the African continent.

But her talents go way further than that, she has previously sung backing vocals for Flash Republic, and showcased her skills in several roles, including Soul City 10 and the independent feature film Skyf.

She also impressed in her cameo role in Winnie, the story of Winnie Mandela and her supporting role in Jacob’s Cross. Since then she has also presented O News and 411 for Channel O, V-Prime and V-Entertainment on Vuzu and was also the co-host of the 2011 Channel O Music Video Awards.

Dineo’s relaxed presenting style and professionalism was also showcased as she presented the Big Brother TV Final in 2011, and was V-Entertainment and O-Access’s Red Carpet Host at the 54th Annual Grammy Awards.

From several high profile public speaking engagements, like being MC at Drum Magazine’s 60th birthday concert and The Street Cred Urban Festival in 2011, to working as a voice-over artist for diverse clients such as One Gospel Channel to Kotex and even the Madam and Eve TV Pilot.

In 2012, Dineo reported from the red carpet at the 9th Annual Channel O Africa Music Video Awards. She also portrayed the character of Lindiwe in a South African science fiction police procedural television series, Room 9 and began Vuzu’s V-Entertainment alongside Lalla Hirayama, Siyabonga Ngwekazi and Thomas.

In 2013, she guest-starred on the second season of the SABC 1 sitcom, My Perfect Family.

In 2014, she appeared as herself in the Vuzu satirical mockumentary, Check Coast. In mid 2014 Dineo was a guest on the third season of e.tv’s talk show ScreenTime with Nicky Greenwall. At the end of the year she co-hosted Mzansi Magic’s reality series, My Perfect Proposal.

In April 2015 Dineo began co-hosting e.tv’s talk show, Ekse Zwakala, October saw e.tv announce via their website that Dineo was joining the channel’s soap opera, Scandal!, where she portrayed the character of Naledi Thebe.

In 2016 – 2020, Dineo plays the part of Kea in Mzanzi Magic’s The Queen, moving in 2021 on to S3’s (Previously SABC 3) The Estate playing the role of Mmakoena Molefe,  whilst continuing to lend her talent to MC and voice over work. Dineo shows a professionalism, versatility and passion in all her work. There is no doubt she attracts attention wherever she goes.

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

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Luke Rous

Luke Rous

Luke Rous received an honours degree in Live Performance and Script writing from the South African film and drama school AFDA in 2003 where he excelled in physical performance and developed his love for television and film. Shortly after graduation Luke was instrumental in brokering a co-production deal with Endemol South Africa to launch the first season of City Ses'La, SABC 1's successful sitcom.

Since then Luke has co-head written the past 3 seasons of City Ses'La as well as the Afrikaans sitcom Askies (SABC 2) and the hour long drama Borderline (SABC 3). He has written for the drama series Thokolosi (Botswana TV), the sketch comedy inserts for Beat-Root (M-Net), the sitcom Unicity (E-TV) as well as written and story lined for the popular soapy Isidingo (SABC 3). After completing the multi-camera directing training program at Isidingo, Luke honed his directing skills on the set of City Ses'La but had a chance to perfect them while directing 13 episodes of the sitcom Family Bonds (SABC 1).

But its his passion for production that saw him act as associate producer for the feature film Discreet (Ster-Kinekor distribution), as executive producer for the hour long TV special for FHM (M-Net), as well as on the first episode of the reality series Culture Shock (M-Net), and the 13 part sitcom Ga Re Dumele (SABC 2).

Luke's desire is to dedicate his production skills towards the art of creating compelling long format drama and comedy in South Africa.

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

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Jonathan Roxmouth

Jonathan Roxmouth

Jonathan gained the bulk of his “training” by participating in a number of musicals at the Natal Playhouse. These included GUYS AND DOLLS (Nicely-Nicely Johnson), OKLAHOMA! (Ali Hakim), THE MIKADO (Pooh-Bah), ME AND MY GIRL (Bill Snibson) and THE PIRATES OF PENZANCE (The Pirate King).

He made his professional debut in 2006 in the Barnyard’s production of GREASE (Vince Fontaine/Teen Angel). He followed that up with ROCK ME, AMADEUS (W.A. Mozart) and THE BUDDY HOLLY STORY (Buddy Holly) both directed by Ian von Memerty – a meeting that would affect the course of his young career.

The big musicals finally beckoned and he played Lun Tha in Packed House Productions’ THE KING AND I. What followed was an undisputed milestone for him. He joined Roelof Colyn in A HANDFUL OF KEYS – directed by Ian von Memerty and enjoyed a massive success. The show received a breath of fresh air with the new partnership and it toured nationally three times over. It garnered him a Naledi Nomination for Best Performance in a Breakthrough Role as well as a Fleur Du Cap Award Nomination for Best Performance in a Cabaret or Revue. In the same year, he earned his first two Naledi Awards for Best Performance in a Musical as well as Best Comedy Performance (shared with Sibu Radebe) and the Fleur Du Cap for Best Performance in a Musical for his portrayal of Gaston in Pieter Toerien and Hazel Feldman’s production of Disney’s BEAUTY AND THE BEAST. He was then cast as the narrating silver tabby Munkustrap in Pieter Toerien’s revival of CATS. Later that year, he went solo with his one-man show, IN BLACK & WHITE, to critical acclaim before returning to GREASE – this time as Danny Zuko in Pieter Toerien and David Ian’s smash hit production which toured to Cape Town, Johannesburg, New Zealand and Hong Kong. For this, he earned a second Naledi Award nomination for Best Performance in a musical. Before commencing the international legs of the tour, Jonathan teamed up with Alan Swerdlow to write HATS OFF! – The Hilarious Songbook of Flanders & Swann, which he performed with Louis Zurnamer. For this, he received his second Fleur Du Cap Nomination for Best Performance in a Cabaret.

 

In what was a challenging shift, he played the role of Judas Iscariot in Pieter Toerien’s production of JESUS CHRIST SUPERSTAR. His interpretation of the role earned him the Fleur Du Cap Award for Best Featured Actor in a Musical. Then came his big break – Pieter Toerien and The Really Useful Group’s record-breaking return production of Andrew Lloyd-Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA. Jonathan played the Phantom himself and was catapulted into a new phase of his career. He garnered the Fleur Du Cap and Naledi Awards for Best Performance in a Musical as well as the Artes Legends Award then toured with the production to the Far East making history as the youngest English-speaking Phantom yet and winning the Broadway World Award for his performance. He then performed his one-man show, TOPSY TURVY – A Fresh Look at Gilbert & Sullivan in Johannesburg and Cape Town, having premiered it in Durban originally at the Rhumbelow Theatre, enjoying both great box office and critical acclaim as well as a Fleur du Cap nomination for Best Performance in a Musical. He was last seen as Noël Coward in Sheridan Morley’s NOËL & GERTIE for which he was nominated for a Naledi Award for Best Performance in a Musical. He has just completed his debut album –STAGE BY STAGE and was last seen as Joe Gillis in Pieter Toerien’s 25th Anniversary production of SUNSET BOULEVARD.

Inbetween all the seriousness, he managed to have an absolute blast playing the Elvis-esque Pharaoh in Pieter Toerien’s enormously successful revival of JOSEPH AND THE AMAZING TECHNICOLOR DREAMCOAT, scooping BroadwayWorld and Fleur du Cap Awards for Best  Actor in a Supporting Role in a Musical. The production toured SA twice over and also went to Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington in New Zealand.

Jonathan recently released his latest album “My Lloyd Webber” – a collection of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s music. He can next be seen playing Che in Pieter Toerien and David Ian’s international production of EVITA. It will be his first big musical on the Teatro stage since Phantom 5 years ago…! In addition, he will be starring opposite Weslee Swain Lauder in VR Theatrical’s upcoming production of the hilarious quickchange farce, THE MYSTERY OF IRMA VEP as Jane Twisden, Lord Edgar and a few other surprises…

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

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John Walland

John Walland

John has a Sales and Marketing background and has extensive experience in the pharmaceutical industry where he specialized in anaesthetic products at Janssen Pharmaceutica.

Currently Sports Presenter on HOT 91.9 FM on weekday’s on Sasha Martinengo’s Hottest Breakfast Show….6-9 AM.

John also hosts HOT SPORT Monday to Thursday on HOT 919 interviewing Top sporting personalities at 6.30pm.

Recently awarded content producer at the Liberty Radio Awards.

Currently works in a part time capacity for ER24 Emergency Medical Care as a Consultant.

BACKGROUND INFO

John followed his lifelong passion to be involved in the electronic media and joined 5fm in 1989 on a freelance basis presenting news and sport.  In 1994 he joined on a permanent basis worked alongside numerous top radio presenters, where his banter and humor made him a popular personality.  He presented and set up sports interviews during Nashua Sports Trax, which had a huge following, and during his tenure built up and excellent relationships with sporting personalities both locally and internationally.

John was appointed Sports Anchor on SABC 2’s AM Today TV Breakfast Show in 1999 and has also appeared on M Net’s Super Saturday as a Sports Show Participant.

John left 5fm and joined Jo’burgs no 1 hit music station 94.7 Highveld Stereo in 2003 as a Sports Presenter and worked with numerous well known radio personalities.

During his tenure with 94.7 Highveld Stereo he also become well known for his good humor and banter on Wackhead Simpson’s Prank calls.

He left Highveld Stereo on a positive note to further gain experience in the industry and joined Jacaranda FM in January 2008 as a sports presenter and did interviews with local and international sporting personalities for the KFC Sports Cage.

John also MC’s and makes Guest Appearances at various corporate and private and outdoor functions. The most notable appointed by the Nelson Mandela foundation to perform the role of MC at the request of the late Nelson Mandela at a business forum meeting.

His extensive sports knowledge and good sense of humor make the occasion memorable.

He is also a Guest Speaker and DJ’s at corporate functions and club gigs, including golf days amongst others, the Nedbank Golf Challenge at Sun City, Weddings, Birthday Parties and is recognised as a great ‘party maker’.

John also performs as an auctioneer at fund raising banquets and golf days.

He is a keen sportsman and has completed 10 Comrades Marathons Permanent Number 927. In addition John has also completed 11 Two Oceans Ultra Marathon’s, Permanent Number 402 ……… 8 London Marathon’s, 6 New York Marathons, 2 Iron Man Triathlons, 12 Argus Cycle tours.

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

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Gord Laws

Gord Laws

Gord Laws is a voice-actor, radio personality, public speaker and internet comic with a decade's experience talking into microphones for love, money and laughs.

Gord is best known for both his straight, bright, hard and soft-sell deliveries, as well as his extensive range of character voices, including his widely used "Movie Guy" and "Joburg Boytjie" deliveries, among numerous others. His ability to improv' these characters adds a unique aspect to his skill-set.

Gord is also an award-winning Creative Director with a deep love for writing and producing radio advertising. He was also the Features Editor of FHM Magazine from 2003 to 2010. When he's not working, he dabbles in cartooning and performs as a freestyle drum n' bass rapper. He also loves cats.

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

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Glen Biderman-Pam – CPT

Glen Biderman-Pam - CPT

A graduate in Theatre and Performance from UCT, talented Biderman-Pam is a classically-trained actor with theatrical, movie and advertising experience. At the tender age of 14 he interpreted the role of Johnny in Discovery Channel's historical shark gore-fest '12 Days of Terror'.

In 2005, he played Hamlet in '15 Minute Hamlet' at the Memorial Theatre before going on to play romantic leads Lysander in 'A Midsummer Night's Dream' and Romeo in 'Romeo & Juliet', as well as the title role in 'Agamemnon'.

In 2011, he played David Levitt in South African anti-war classic 'Somewhere on the Border' at the Grahamstown Festival, a role he reprised at the Market Theatre, Johannesburg in 2012. In 2011, he made his international theatrical debut at the UNESCO International Theatre Institute, Boston, Massachusetts interpreting the role of The Professor in 'The Lesson' by IONESCO, a leading exponent of the 'theatre of the absurd' movement.

Most recently, Biderman-Pam has been seen in the role of The Duke in Shakespeare's 'Othello' at the POPart Theatre, Maboneng Precinct. Among his other claims to fame, Biderman-Pam has the honour of appearing in the fastest film ever made, Team Best's 'Shotgun Garfunkel'.

Biderman-Pam is the winner of Comedy Central and Goliath & Goliath's 'The Box Comedy Open Spot Competition' on Sunday 2 June which means that he will perform at Parker's Comedy & Jive at the end of June with some of the country's best comics.

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

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Craig Ross

Craig Ross

How does one begin to describe this talent? Sound Engineer, music producer, Voice Artist / actor and owner of the South African Voice Over Academy (SAVOA.) Craig Ross embodies the art of Voice over. Having over 15 years’ experience behind both the mixing desk and the mic for many big brands this multi-faceted, multi layered human vocal instrument is a breath of fresh air in the voice over world.

Craig brings a unique creativity to each session. Having written a guide book on voice over and becoming an authority on voice over in South Africa Craig's use of unique melodic flows and intricate inflection, tonal nuances and incredible emotional and mechanical connections makes Craig Ross an almost guaranteed success as the audio image or identity for your brand.

What is also fantastic about working with Craig Ross is his ability to record from where ever he is in South Africa and at no studio cost as he believes the studio is part of the voice over package. Having successfully recorded many big brands and TV shows on his own without creatives present Craig has proved time and time again that this revolutionary concept does work and in fact speeds up productivity saves time, money and over all, saves production companies making use of professional voice over artists a lot more affordable.

Working with Craig Ross is a mind-blowing experience. You can literally use him as an instrument, working Craig through multiple directions and trust us, they just keep coming. Craig Ross offers initiative and even more creative value when in session with or without creatives.

Craig's latest work boasts The Narrator for M-Net’s wedding bashers Sunday nights at 5pm. From your deep lyrical and intimate reads to your hardsell buy now, Craig Ross is your guaranteed voice of choice for your next campaign.

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

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Craig Hawks

Craig Hawks

Craig Hawks is a South African actor who played the role of Sgt. Charles Graves in an episode of the HBO mini-series Generation Kill, in 2008.

Having completed a Bachelor in Live Performance from AFDA, Hawks has appeared in a number of theatre productions including Pata Pata, The Pirate King, The Final Tumble, Mother of the Brides, My Fair Lady and Fiddler on the Roof.

He made his feature film debut in the 2006 movie Shake Hands with the Devil, directed by Roget Spottiswoode. He has also appeared as a featured extra in the television series Jozi Streets and City Ses'la.

In 2009 he made a guest appearance in the role of Wouter, Samantha's boyfriend, in an episode of the SABC2 sitcom Askies entitled "Something's Cooking" (Season 1, Episode 7).

Craig has appeared in a host of commercials and is a regular on local television screens, having played characters in soapies as well as series dramas including 7de Laan and High Rollers. Internationally he has played roles in both Homeland and Black Sails.

In 2017 he went back to his roots and took part in the Pieter Torien Production of Priscilla Queen of the Desert which went on tour to Hong Kong after it’s South African run.

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

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Bryan van Niekerk

Bryan van Niekerk

Bryan is a multi-award winning actor, director, writer, musician and voice artist.

Founding co-partner of production companies Team Best and The Youth League, Bryan has worked on both sides of the camera and deep in the writer’s room for commercials, stage, television and film. Bryan is a trained improviser and writer with a firm belief in creative collaboration across mediums and skill sets. With over fifteen years voice over experience, Bryan has done every type of read for every sector of the industry but he particularly enjoys a bit of character performance stuff and a good old soft-sell corporate.

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

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Brenda Sakellarides

Brenda Sakellarides

Brenda Sakellarides studied a BA Hons at UKZN, she describes herself as a creative catalyst. Her journey in the arts sector has seen her working as an actress, singer, writer, creative consultant and arts administrator.

Highlights of her performing career include playing The Kabuki Medea, Moll Flanders, Nancy in Oliver, Julie Laverne in Showboat, The Baroness in The Sound of Music, Mary Magdalene in Jesus Christ Superstar, Eva Peron in Evita, Golde in Fiddler on the Roof, Anna in The King and I, the Baker’s Wife in Into the Woods and The Earth Mother in Menopause The Musical.

Brenda’s recent work includes two Naledi nominated performances; Ms Nevers in Tom Coash’s Cry Havoc for UJ Arts and Culture and Eleftheria in the premiere season of Renos Spanoudes hauntingly beautiful play Soil at the Auto & General Theatre on the Square.

Brenda served as Chairperson of the Arts & Culture Trust (ACT) from 2009 – 2011 and holds the honorary position of ACT Ambassador.

In 2015 she was delighted to return to musical theatre playing the rapping Sister Lazarus in Sister Act – The Musical for The Joburg Theatre.

Brenda runs The Pink Room, which offers a wide range of creative services including the generation of original music for theatre, film and television, copy & script writing and arts management services.

She serves as Chairperson of the Governing Body of the National School of the Arts and is a Director of the Johannesburg Youth Ballet.

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

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