The 12 top contestants in the first NC Starlet reality web series competition have been announced.
In this inaugural competition the winner will play a leading role in a short film alongside Fezile Mpela, who is a South African Film and Television Awards winning actor, as well as a singer, voice artist and presenter.
“Next for the top 12 is a workshop,” says founder, Evelyn Maruping.
NC Starlet was launched in March, when it was said the top six would have a life-changing experience and be introduced to a skills development programme and the film industry.
The 12 top contestants are Tlotlo Lekwene, Leatisha Goliath, Raylene Ganaame, Keneilwe Reit, Jaqualine Meas, Carmen Koloi, Melisa van Schalkwyk, Kelebogile Lucas, Shady Andrews, Nthabeleng Kgopodithate, Sharmone Slinger and Prudence Hlatshwayo.
The judges
are Funeka Louw (media personality), Jennis Williamson (chief executive officer of Talent-Etc), Maruping and Mpela.
The acting coaches and masterclass facilitators are Justin Strydom (actor, producer, writer and voice artist); Stephanie Baartman Peterson (Bibi in Getroud met rugby); Hlomla Dandala (actor, presenter and director, and Zweli on The River) and Theodore Jantjies (actor and director, also Xander Meintjies on 7de Laan).
- Visit the Facebook page NC Starlet.
