Crystal-Donna Roberts

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Crystal-Donna Roberts
Born (1984-10-13) 13 October 1984 (age 40)
Alma mater University of the Free State
OccupationActress
Years active2009–present
SpouseSchalk Cornelessen (m. 2015) [1]

Crystal-Donna Roberts (born 13 October 1984) is a South African actress, presenter, and writer. She is best known for her roles in the films The Endless River (2015) and Krotoa (2017). [2]

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Early life

Roberts spent her early childhood in Cape Town, living in Bonteheuwel, Kensington, and Factreton. She completed her secondary education in Bloemfontein. She went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Theatre from the University of the Free State in 2005. A year later, she moved back to Cape Town where she briefly worked as a high school drama teacher before pursuing acting as a career. [3] [4] [5]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2010The Incredible Adventures of Hanna HoekomSharon
2011The Italian ConsulMary
2011 Skeem Pearl
2012 Chronicle Samantha
2015 The Endless River Tiny Solomons [6] [7]
2016Tussen as en hoopOlivia
2017KrotoaKrotoa [8]
2017The NumberBridget
2018Our AlbertiniaInge AbrahamsShort film
2018BenjaminChantelle SeptemberShort film
2019Liewe LisaLara
2019GriekwastadTracey

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009MontanaBijouSeason 1
2010–2014Vallei van SluiersCharmaine WillemseMain role
2012VloeksteenIna UysSeason 1
2013Die Boland MoordeElmarieSeason 1
2016Die BylEvelynSeason 1
2008Mense MenseLiesel KleinMain role
2018Fine Print (Afrikaans : Fynskrif)ThandiMain role (season 1)
2018–present Arendsvlei Janice CupidoMain role
2019Die SpreeusJennyEpisode: "Shaun Vink"
2020Projek DinaBonita
2020KompleksLucy1 episode
2021–presentSwartwaterAva EbrahimSeason 3–

Stage

YearTitleRoleNotes
2009Romeo & Juliet: Unplugged Juliet Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town [9]
2013BidsprinkaanKatryn Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees, Oudtshoorn [10]
2014RondomskrikVarious Baxter Theatre Centre, Cape Town [11]
2015Siener in die SuburbsTiemie Aardklop, Potchefstroom

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryWorkResultRef
2015 Venice International Film Festival Best ActressThe Endless RiverNominated [12] [13]
2018 South African Film and Television Awards Best Actress – FilmKrotoaWon [14] [15]
2020Best Actress – TelenovelaArendsvleiNominated [16]
2021Nominated [17]

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References

  1. ↑ "Crystal-Donna Roberts verloof! Plus só lyk die ring". Sarie (in Afrikaans). 4 September 2014. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  2. ↑ Crous, Marisa (14 May 2018). "Is this South African actress the next big thing?". W24. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  3. ↑ "Names of the candidates of the prestigious mentorship programme for emerging authors in 2021 revealed". The Jakes Gerwel Foundation. 18 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  4. ↑ "35th Chancellor's Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner" (PDF). University of the Free State. 26 August 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  5. ↑ "Talented On & Off Screen - Crystal Donna Roberts". Hectic 99. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  6. ↑ Reed Hall, Alaina; Newman, Latoya (1 July 2016). "Crystal Donna Roberts debuts in a lead role". Cape Argus. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  7. ↑ "Crystal-Donna vlieg hoog!". Kuier (in Afrikaans). 21 October 2015. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  8. ↑ April, Sinethemba (21 May 2018). "SAFTA winner shares her excitement about travelling to the Cannes". EdBook. Retrieved 22 November 2021.
  9. ↑ "Cape Flats twang for Juliet". Cape Times. 24 February 2009. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  10. ↑ Sichel, Adrienne (12 March 2013). "Theatre fests aim to spoil you". IOL. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  11. ↑ Fick, David (5 November 2014). "Rachelle Greeff's RONDOMSKRIK Opens at the Baxter Theatre". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  12. ↑ "South African film actress nominated for Venice Fest awards". Brand South Africa. 30 July 2015. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  13. ↑ "First South African Film Selected for Venice Film Festival". All Africa, 31 July 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2015 from Factiva database.
  14. ↑ Ndlangisa, Amanda (26 March 2018). "McCafé congratulates Nakhane Touré and Crystal-Donna Roberts for their wins at the SAFTAs12". True Love. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  15. ↑ van Eck, Megan (26 March 2018). "SAFTA's 2018: The full list of winners". Glamour. Retrieved 23 November 2021.
  16. ↑ Kekana, Chrizelda (27 August 2020). "SA actors excited about Royal Soapie Awards — here's the full list". Times Live. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
  17. ↑ "Awards Wrap: All the SAFTA nominees, ViacomCBS scoops 11 nominations, winners of the 6th pan-African (re)insurance journalism awards". The Media Online. 4 May 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021.
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