Nicole Fortuin (born 30 April 1992) is a South African actress, dancer, and theatre maker. Her films include '' Flatland'' (2019), ''Indemnity'' (2021), and ''Late Bloomer'' (2022). On television, she is known for her roles in ''Roer Jou Voete'' (2015–2016) and ''Alles Malan'' (2019–2022).

Early life and education

Fortuin is from Belhar, Cape Town. She attended the Settlers High School. At 16 in 2008, she became a top 4 finalist in e.tv's ''Shield Teens No Sweat Dance Challenge''. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance from the University of Cape Town in 2014.

Career

After graduating from UCT, Fortuin was cast as Maryke van Niekerk in the Afrikaans-language SABC 3 series ''Roer Jou Voete''. The following year, she made her feature film debut in the American teen film '' A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits'' as Georgie, a makeup artist and Fairy Godmother-figure to Sofia Carson's character. In 2017, Fortuin appeared in the films '' Van der Merwe'', a comedy and ''

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'', a drama, as well as the second season of ''Swartwater'' as Cindy. Fortuin starred opposite

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in the film '' Flatland'' directed by

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, which screened at the

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and Berlinale. That same year, Fortuin began starring as Lee-Ann in the kykNET series ''Alles Malan''. Fortuin appeared in season 2 of ''

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'' on Netflix as well as the action film ''Indemnity'' and the Showmax film ''Late Bloomer''. She has an upcoming role in Kelsey Egan's ''The Fix''.

Filmography

Film

Television

Stage

References

External links

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