Artist Portfolio
Artist Portfolio
Training: BA Master’s Drama and Film (Cum Laude). BA Hons Visual Studies (Cum Laude). BA Visual Studies. Art curator and tour guide. Creative Writing, University Level. Radio, University level and at Disa FM station.
Languages: Afrikaans and English.
Special Skills: Acting, Character Voices, Directing, Dancing, Hula- Hoop, Motivating, Singing, Teaching, Writing.
Passions: Helping people, creating, analysing, writing, singing, dancing and hula-hooping
Business Endeavours
ButtonUp (www.buttonup.co.za), September 2017 – current
ButtonUp is a Motivational Hub. We specialise in Motivatioanl Talks, Workshops, Books, media, shows, songs and gifts. The aim is to UP-lift and encourage. We also do one-on-one Motivational sessions as well as individual confidence and public speaking classes.
Visuals Work (www.visualswork.co.za), June 2023 – current
Visuals Work is a Social Media Management, design and writing company established in 2023, with the aim of helping businesses thrive as well as ease their load of marketing. With a focus on Visual Communication and Social Media workshops, graphic design, copywriting and editing as well as social media management, we make your visuals work for you!
Singing
- Worship team, 2010-2014, 2021-current.
- Show with Tommy Dell, 2025.
- Singing at Secret Eats Exclusive events, Dir. Darren Meltz, 2019, 2020.
- Training at Studio Cha from 2019-current.
- Various performances across South Africa from 2010-current.
- The Voice SA – Round 1, 2015.
- IDOLS SA – Round 2, 2012.
- 2 Singles available on all digital platforms (See Songs).
Radio and Voice Over
- Disa FM, Drive time presenter, 2024-current.
- Pretoria FM, Interview about creativity in crisis time, 2020.
- Maroela Media, Interview about Unapologetically ME, 2020.
- Red Oak Radio Presenter, own show called His-story, 2016.
- 13 on Air, Interview about slam poetry, 2015.
- Impact Radio, Interview about Lecturing, 2013.
- Voice overs for numerous commercials, personal use and companies, 2014-current.
Writing
- School concert script, Maragon, 2024.
- Advertising script, Asante, 2024.
- Published book: Be like a Pineapple, mini-book for ButtonUp, 2023.
- Published book: Be like a Sunflower, mini-book for ButtonUp, 2023.
- Published book: Be like a Marshmallow, mini-book for ButtonUp, 2020.
- Published Poem: Die See, Poetry Institute of South Africa, 2002.
- Published Poem: Die Hemel, Poetry Institute of South Africa, 2002.
- Numerous speeches for orator competitions, 2014-current.
Teaching
- Public Speaking and Voice Over Teacher as well as owner at ButtonUp, 2017-current.
- Drama Teacher at Helen O’Grady Drama Academy, 2016–current.
- Drama Teacher and owner at Evaluart, 2014 – 2017.
- Drama Teacher and owner at Drama School for Doxa Deo Brooklyn, 2009-2013.
- Lecturer in Design Culture (1st, 2nd and 3rd year students) at Vega Design College, 2016-2020.
- Lecturer in Visual Communication, Verbal Presentation, Media studies, Critical Design, Critical Thinking and Perceptual Studies (1st, 2nd and 3rd year students) at Inscape Design College, 2010-2015.
Public Speaking
Various Motivational Talks/ Workshops and Webinars at Various venues, schools, events and functions across South Africa for ButtonUp. More than 150 talks and workshops presented over 5 provinces, from 2017 up to date.
2020 ONLINE Motivational Talks were also introduced. Visit the ButtonUp website to see photos and more details of the Talks and Workshops, as well as look at and purchase published books.
In addition:
- Currently signed at Talent Etc. Artist Agency, from March 2023.
- Kids Ministry Leader at Doxa Deo Stellenbosch, Numerous sermons and leadership Talks, 2022.
- Youth Coach at Doxa Deo Parkview, Numerous sermons and leadership Talks, 2021.
- Master of Ceremony at Helen O’Grady Showcase in the Barnyard Theatre, 2019.
- Master of ceremony at Discovery Health, Suzelle DIY Impersonation, 2017.
- Guest Speaker at AHMP (Afrikaans Meisies Hoër), Art Exhibition, 2016.
- Blue Shoelace Master of ceremony at Inscape Design College Conference, 2015.
- Gauteng Orators, 2nd place nationally, 2007.
- Gauteng Prestige Orators team, 2006.
- Master of Ceremony at various events.
- Various roles in advertisements and plays in Doxa Deo Brooklyn from 2008 – 2013.
Acting and Directing
Play / Film / TV
Unapologetically ME
Role
Lead
Director /Place
Luan Jacobs, Pierneef Theatre
Year
2019, 2020 and 2022
RE-Placement
Mary Magdalene
Lily Albertyn, Doxa Deo Brooklyn
2021
Helen O’Grady Pretoria Showcase
Dracula’s son
Barnyard Theatre
2019
Apprentesses SA Reality TV
show
One episode, myself
VIA
2019
Royalty
Saffy (supporting lead)
Lily Albertyn, Barnyard
Theatre Parkview
2019.
Snow White
Mirror and Dwarf
Clive Martin, Pretoria Youth Theatre
2019
This is Me
Singing
Dance de Arte theatre
2018
The Runner Film
Psychologist role & Acting coach & Assistant Director
Josh Tesa
2016
Veg of Vlug
Supporting lead: Rosa
Andre van der Merwe and Maryka Roux, Doxa Deo Brooklyn
2016
So wat glo jy?
Director
Maryka Roux, Doxa Deo Brooklyn
2016
Tegnoraliteit
Director and Acting coach
Doxa Deo Brooklyn
2016
RMB Bank advertisement
aired on television
Extra
Steelemodels agency
2015
Hoopstad
Lead role: Janine
Andre van der Merwe, Doxa Deo Brooklyn
2015
Songs of a dancing poet
Cape woman
Lizelle Claasen, Brooklyn Theatre
2012
Casablanca, student short film
Ilsa
Dirko Fouche
2012
Inspiration
Various roles and director
Maryka Roux
2012
KH
Dancer and singer
Selogadi, TUKS Krekvars
2012
4 Seisoene almal dra ‘n hoed
Dancer, singer and director
Maryka Roux
2012
Stal Stories
Capetonian Sheep and director
Andre van der Merwe & Maryka Roux, Doxa Deo Brooklyn
2010
Blood Resolve
Deceased body
Emile Hager, TUKS Krekvars
2009
Four Seasons
Lead role: Samantha
Tertius Rall
2006
Grafsteen sangers
Twin daughter
Tertius Rall
2005
Modelling
• Steelemodels agency, 2015-2016.
• Miss SA Auditions only, 2016.
• Intercoiffure hair show, Wella, 2015.
• Modelling audition for Catwalk show, 11th place, 2015.
• RnB Bank advertisement, Extra, 2015.
