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{{Short description|Actress}}
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| caption = Nortmann at the Fiestas in February 2018
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| birth_place = [[Pretoria]], South Africa
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| children = Harper Pretorius<ref>{{cite news |last1=Morkel |first1=Graye |title=Simoné Pretorius welcomes baby girl |url=https://www.news24.com/channel/the-juice/news/simone-pretorius-welcomes-baby-girl-20210510 |work=News24}}</ref>
| children = Harper Pretorius<ref>{{cite news |last1=Morkel |first1=Graye |title=Simoné Pretorius welcomes baby girl |url=https://www.news24.com/channel/the-juice/news/simone-pretorius-welcomes-baby-girl-20210510 |work=News24}}</ref>
| awards = Tallgrass International Film Festival (2017)<br> Huisgenoot Tempo Awards (2017)
| awards = Tallgrass International Film Festival (2017)<br> Huisgenoot Tempo Awards (2017)
| website = {{url|simonenortmann.com}}
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'''Simoné Pretorius''' ([[née]] '''Nortmann''') is a South African actress, director, screenwriter and producer. As an actress Pretorius is best known for portraying Irma Humpel in the 2016 Afrikaans biographical film ''[[Vir die voëls]]'',<ref>{{Cite web |last=Broide |first=El |date=2016-11-18 |title=Review: Vir die Voëls |url=https://www.thehouseofpop.co.za/review-vir-die-voels/ |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=The House Of Pop |language=en-US}}</ref> for which she gained prominence and international recognition.<ref>{{Cite web |date=2017-10-13 |title=15th Annual Tallgrass Film Festival - 2017 by tallgrassfilm - Issuu |url=https://issuu.com/tallgrassfilm/docs/tff_2017_15_original_-_digital_download |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=issuu.com |language=en}}</ref> In 2024 she makes her screenwriting and directorial debut for the award-winning, "Som van Twee", that won seven awards at the Cape Town Silwerskerm festival, including for Best Director and Best Screenplay. <sup>[3]</sup>

'''Simoné Pretorius''' ([[née]] '''Nortmann'''; born 18 May 1990) is a South African film, television, and theatre actor, who is known for portraying Irma Humpel in the 2016 Afrikaans biographical film ''{{Interlanguage link|Vir die voëls|lt=Vir die voëls|af||WD=}}'', for which she gained prominence and international recognition.<ref name="netwerk242">{{cite news|last1=Marisa|first1=Fockema|title=Ons Vir die Voëls-aktrise se ster skitter al hoe helderder!|url=https://www.netwerk24.com/huisgenoot/Nuus/ons-vir-die-voels-aktrise-se-ster-skitter-al-hoe-helderder-20171023|work=Netwerk24|date=1 November 2017}}</ref><ref name="rooirose">{{cite news|title=simone-nortmann-hou-die-talent-dop|url=https://www.rooirose.co.za/simone-nortmann-hou-die-talent-dop/|work=[[Rooi Rose]]|date=23 April 2018|language=Afrikaans}}</ref>
She is also renowned for her role as Jony in Kyknet's award-winning mockumentary, HOTEL, for which she received a nomination for a South African Film and Television Award for Best Actress in a TV Comedy in 2018.<ref name="rooirose"/> Her break-out role was as Nadia Croukamp on ''[[7de Laan]]'' (2013–2015) which brought her an award from the Royalty Soapie Awards in 2014 for Best Newcomer.<ref name="netwerk24">{{cite news|last1=Madge|first1=Booth|title=EKSKLUSIEF: Simoné Nortmann verlaat '7de Laan|url=https://www.netwerk24.com/Sarie/Bekendes/Het-Jy-Gehoor/eksklusief-simone-nortmann-verlaat-7de-laan-20170914|work=Netwerk24|date=30 July 2015}}</ref><ref name="rooirose"/><ref name="afrikaansefilms">{{cite news|title=Vir die Voëls se Simoné Nortmann maak silwerskerm debuut – Afrikaanse Films|url=https://afrikaansefilms.com/nuus/vir-die-voels-se-simone-nortmann-maak-silwerskerm-debuut|work=Afrikaansefilms|language=Afrikaans}}</ref>


==Early life==
==Early life==
Born on 18 May 1990 in [[Pretoria]], South Africa, Nortmann hails from Afrikaans descent and is currently living in [[Johannesburg]]<ref name="rooirose"/> with her husband, Andries Levi Pretorius, an entrepreneur and accountant.<ref name="rooirose"/> Both her parents served in the [[South African Air Force]]. Her father, Hannes Nortmann, served in the [[South African Border War]] and was awarded the [[Honoris Crux (1975)|Honoris Crux Award]] for bravery in 1988.<ref>{{cite news|title=HONORIS CRUX|url=http://flecha.co.uk/honoris_crux.html}}</ref> Nortmann is the only child of her parents who got divorced when she was age four. Her mother, Tinkie Nortmann,<ref name="rooirose"/> noticed her daughter's passion for acting when she one day climbed on top of [[KFC]]’s counter and started performing for the [[Patronage|patrons]]. Nortmann was a natural leader and achiever in her school years, serving as Headgirl in Primary School as well as her High School, Hs Centurion, and passing matric with seven distinctions. She went on to earn a [[Drama|BDram degree in Theatre Studies]] from [[Stellenbosch University]] in 2012.<ref name="netwerk24"/>
Simoné is born on 18 May 1990 in Pretoria, South Africa. Both her parents served in the [[South African Air Force]]. Her father, Hannes Nortmann, served in the [[South African Border War]] and was awarded the [[Honoris Crux (1975)|Honoris Crux Award]] for bravery in 1988.<ref>{{Cite web|url=http://flecha.co.uk/honoris_crux.html|title=HONORIS CRUX|website=flecha.co.uk}}</ref> Her mother, Tinkie Nortmann,<ref name="rooirose">{{cite news |date=23 April 2018 |title=simone-nortmann-hou-die-talent-dop |url=https://www.rooirose.co.za/simone-nortmann-hou-die-talent-dop/ |work=[[Rooi Rose]] |language=Afrikaans}}</ref> noticed her daughter's passion for acting when she one day climbed on top of [[KFC]]’s counter and started performing for the [[Patronage|patrons]]. Pretorius was a natural leader and achiever in her school years, serving as Headgirl in Primary School as well as her High School, Hoërskool Centurion,<ref>{{Cite web |title=KULTUUR – Hoërskool Centurion |url=https://hscenturion.co.za/kultuur/ |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=hscenturion.co.za}}</ref> and passing matric with seven distinctions. She went on to earn a [[Drama|BDram degree in Theatre Studies]] from [[Stellenbosch University]] and serving on the Student Representative Council in 2012.<ref>{{Cite web |title=e-Matieland |url=https://www0.sun.ac.za/ematie/en/young-alumni |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=www0.sun.ac.za}}</ref>


==Career==
==Career==


'''Film:'''
===Film===
After ending her contract at [[7de Laan]] in 2015, Nortmann attended a three-week acting workshop led by Academy Award nominee and Broadway regular, [[Diane Venora]], in California.<ref name="netwerk241">{{cite news|last1=Madge|first1=Booth|title=Simoné Nortmann op pad na Hollywood!|url=https://www.netwerk24.com/Sarie/Bekendes/Het-Jy-Gehoor/simone-nortmann-op-pad-na-hollywood-20170914|work=Netwerk24|date=18 August 2015|language=Afrikaans}}</ref> Shortly after returning to South Africa she landed her first film role as the lead, Irma Humpel, in [[Huisgenoot]] Magazine's award-winning biopic, "Vir die Voëls" (2016) for which she received her first international nod by winning Best Actress at Tallgrass International Film Festival in 2017,<ref name="netwerk242"/><ref name="rooirose"/> where she was also invited to form part of the Female Filmmaker's panel discussion which was ordained after [[Rose McGowan]] cancelled her film debut at the festival after Harvey Weinstein case resurfaced.<ref>{{cite news|last1=Johnson|first1=Zach |title=Rose McGowan Cancels All Public Appearances in Wake of Harvey Weinstein Scandal|url=https://www.eonline.com/news/888024/rose-mcgowan-cancels-all-public-appearances-in-wake-of-harvey-weinstein-scandal|publisher=[[E!]]|date=19 October 2017}}</ref> Nortmann also won Best Actress for the same film at local Huisgenoot Tempo Awards in 2017. She subsequently went on to star in South African box office hits and international film festival winning films "Vuil Wasgoed" (2017), "Stroomop" (2018),<ref>{{cite news|title=Simone Nortmann talks about her role in Stroomop|url=https://northcliffmelvilletimes.co.za/277169/simone-nortmann-talks-role-stroomop/|work=Northcliffmelvilletimes|date=30 August 2018}}</ref><ref name="jacarandafm"/> and "Wonderlus" (2018).<ref name="rooirose"/><ref name="rooirose1"/>
In 2015 she attends a three-week acting workshop led by Academy Award nominee and Broadway regular, [[Diane Venora]], in California.<ref name="netwerk241">{{cite news|last1=Madge|first1=Booth|title=Simoné Nortmann op pad na Hollywood!|url=https://www.netwerk24.com/Sarie/Bekendes/Het-Jy-Gehoor/simone-nortmann-op-pad-na-hollywood-20170914|work=Netwerk24|date=18 August 2015|language=Afrikaans}}</ref> Shortly after returning to South Africa she lands her first film role as the lead, Irma Humpel, in [[Huisgenoot]] Magazine's award-winning biopic, "Vir die Voëls" (2016) for which she received her first international nod by winning Best Actress at Tallgrass International Film Festival in 2017.<ref name="netwerk242">{{cite news|last1=Marisa|first1=Fockema|title=Ons Vir die Voëls-aktrise se ster skitter al hoe helderder!|url=https://www.netwerk24.com/huisgenoot/Nuus/ons-vir-die-voels-aktrise-se-ster-skitter-al-hoe-helderder-20171023|work=Netwerk24|date=1 November 2017}}</ref><ref name="rooirose"/> Pretorius also won Best Actress for the same film at the Tempo Awards in 2017. She subsequently went on to star in South African box office hits and international film festival winning films "Vuil Wasgoed" (2017), "Stroomop" (2018),<ref>{{cite news|title=Simone Nortmann talks about her role in Stroomop|url=https://northcliffmelvilletimes.co.za/277169/simone-nortmann-talks-role-stroomop/|work=Northcliffmelvilletimes|date=30 August 2018}}</ref><ref name="jacarandafm">{{cite news |date=20 October 2018 |title=Former 7de Laan star, Simoné Nortmann gets engaged at romantic resort near Sabie! |url=https://www.jacarandafm.com/news/entertainment/former-7de-laan-star-simon%C3%A9-nortmann-engaged/ |work=[[Jacaranda FM]]}}</ref> "Wonderlus" (2018), and "Vlugtig" (2020).<ref name="rooirose"/><ref name="rooirose1">{{cite news |date=23 October 2018 |title=SIMONÉ NORTMANN IS VERLOOF |url=https://www.rooirose.co.za/simone-nortmann-is-verloof/ |work=[[Rooi Rose]] |language=Afrikaans}}</ref> She makes her international acting debut in Hallmark's "A Safari Romance" as antagonist, Amy Bradshaw in 2023.<ref>{{Cite web |title=A Safari Romance movie review – Movie Review Mom |url=https://moviereviewmom.com/a-safari-romance-movie-review/ |access-date=2024-09-03 |language=en-US}}</ref> She also plays Jolene in Showmax's, "Die Onderonsie".<ref>{{Cite web |last=Spling |date=2023-12-04 |title=Simoné Pretorius on 'Die Onderonsie' |url=https://www.splingmovies.com/2023/12/simone-pretorius-on-die-onderonsie/ |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=SPLING |language=en-US}}</ref>


She makes her debut as film director and screenwriter in 2024 for the film, "Som van Twee" that premieres at the Silwerskerm festival in Camps Bay. She also co-produces the film with Dries Scholtz under her own production company, Second Circle Films. The film walks away with ten nominations as well as seven wins, including for Best Film.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://maroelamedia.co.za/vermaak/flieks/silwerskermfees-simone-pretorius-maak-buiging-in-regisseurstoel/|title=Silwerskermfees &#124; Video: Simoné Pretorius maak buiging in regisseurstoel &#124; Maroela Media}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web |last=admin |title=And the winners are… |url=https://silwerskermfees.co.za/digital%20films/and-the-winners-are/?portfolioCats=67,68,69,64 |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=Silwerskermfees |language=en-ZA}}</ref>
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'''Television:'''
Nortmann made her television debut in the popular Afrikaans soap [[7de Laan]] in 2013, playing Nadia Croukamp for which she was awarded Best Newcomer Award at the Royalty Soapie Awards (2014). Nortmann's television credits also include Kyknet's popular mockumentary, "Hotel"<ref name="rooirose"/><ref name="afrikaansefilms"/> and she currently stars as Sr. René Spies in South African acclaimed soap, Binnelanders (2019).<ref name="maroelamedia"/>


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===Television===
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'''Theatre:'''
Pretorius made her television debut in the popular Afrikaans soap [[7de Laan]] in 2013 as Nadia Croukamp for which she was awarded Best Newcomer at the Royalty Soapie Awards (2014). Pretorius's television credits also include Kyknet's popular mockumentary, "Hotel"<ref name="rooirose" /><ref name="afrikaansefilms">{{cite news |title=Vir die Voëls se Simoné Nortmann maak silwerskerm debuut – Afrikaanse Films |url=https://afrikaansefilms.com/nuus/vir-die-voels-se-simone-nortmann-maak-silwerskerm-debuut |work=Afrikaansefilms |language=Afrikaans}}</ref> for which she has been nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy twice at the South African Film and Television Awards.<ref>{{Cite web |title=SA Film and television awards (SAFTAs) 2023 - here are the nominees |url=https://www.womanandhomemagazine.co.za/today-on-woman-and-home/saftas-2023-nominees/ |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=www.womanandhomemagazine.co.za}}</ref> She also starred as Sr. René Spies in local soap, "Binnelanders" (2018 - 2020).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Toit |first=Delia du |title=Simoné: Binnelanders en haar trouman wag! |url=https://www.netwerk24.com/sarie/bekendes/ons-praat-met/simone-binnelanders-en-haar-trouman-wag-20181217 |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=Sarie |language=af-ZA}}</ref> Thereafter Simoné starred as Krizanda in "Swartwater" (2020), Chanel in MNET's telenovela, "Legacy" <ref>{{Cite web |last=Taylor |first=Jody-Lynn |title=HG gesels met Simoné Pretorius oor haar nuwe rol in 'Legacy' |url=https://www.netwerk24.com/huisgenoot/vermaak/tv/hg-gesels-met-simone-pretorius-oor-haar-nuwe-rol-in-legacy-20220815 |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=Huisgenoot |language=af-ZA}}</ref>(2022) and a lead in KykNET's procedurial drama, "Hartklop", as Dr Elani Breytenbach (2023).<ref>{{Cite web |last=Engelbrecht |first=Renate |date=2023-07-19 |title=Hartklop: A chat with Leandie du Randt & Simoné Pretorius |url=https://www.suitcaseandchardonnay.co.za/hartklop-chat-with-leandie-du-randt-simone-pretorius/ |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=Suitcase and Chardonnay |language=en-ZA}}</ref>
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Nortmann starred in The Sound of Music as Liesl von Trapp at the Wellington Theatre in 2011.<ref>{{cite news|title=5 Minutes with Simoné Nortmann|url=https://www.news24.com/You/Archive/5-minutes-with-simone-nortmann-20170728|work=[[News24 (website)|News24]]|date=5 June 2014}}</ref> She continued to take part in various productions and went on to star in her own one-woman play, Please Leave a Message, which showcased at various festivals throughout South Africa in 2017 and 2018.<ref>{{cite news|title=LOS ASSEBLIEF 'N BOODSKAP (PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE)|url=https://www.atterburyteater.co.za/los-asseblief-n-boodskap-please-leave-a-message/|work=Atterburyteater}}</ref>

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===Theatre===
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Her theatre credits include Liesl von Trapp in "The Sound of Music" at the Wellington Theatre in 2011,<ref>{{cite news|title=5 Minutes with Simoné Nortmann|url=https://www.news24.com/You/Archive/5-minutes-with-simone-nortmann-20170728|work=[[News24 (website)|News24]]|date=5 June 2014}}</ref> Nina in one woman play "Los Asseblief 'n Boodskap" which showcased at various festivals throughout South Africa in 2017 and 2018,<ref>{{Cite web |title=Simoné Nortmann gesels oor 'Los Asseblief 'n Boodskap' {{!}} rooi rose |url=https://www.rooirose.co.za/simone-nortmann-gesels-oor-los-asseblief-n-boodskap/ |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=www.rooirose.co.za}}</ref> and "Wat As", directed by André Odendaal for Innibos festival in 2021.<ref>{{cite news|title=LOS ASSEBLIEF 'N BOODSKAP (PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE)|url=https://www.atterburyteater.co.za/los-asseblief-n-boodskap-please-leave-a-message/|work=Atterburyteater}}</ref>

===Additional work===
In 2018, she starred alongside former rugby player, [[Joe Breytenbach]] in the music video, "Rooilipsoene" by [[Karlien van Jaarsveld]].<ref>[https://www.jacarandafm.com/moremusicyoulove/watch-karlien-van-jaarsveld-simon%C3%A9-nortmann-and-joe-breytenbach-love-triangle/ WATCH: Karlien van Jaarsveld, Simoné Nortmann, and Joe Breytenbach in a love triangle?] Jacaranda FM. 14 September 2018</ref>


==Awards and nominations==
==Awards and nominations==
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| 2014
| 2014
| Royalty Soapie Awards<ref name="netwerk24">{{cite news |last1=Madge |first1=Booth |date=30 July 2015 |title=EKSKLUSIEF: Simoné Nortmann verlaat '7de Laan |url=https://www.netwerk24.com/Sarie/Bekendes/Het-Jy-Gehoor/eksklusief-simone-nortmann-verlaat-7de-laan-20170914 |work=Netwerk24}}</ref>
| Royalty Soapie Awards<ref name="netwerk24"/>
| Best Newcomer
| Best Newcomer
| ''[[7de Laan]]''
| ''[[7de Laan]]''
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| 2017
| 2017
| Huisgenoot Tempo Awards<ref name=netwerk243>{{cite news|last1=Sieberhagen-Gray|first1=Charlea|title=#Tempos2017: Leesboek, fliek en radio-aanbieder – hier is die wenners!|url=https://www.netwerk24.com/huisgenoot/Nuus/tempos2017-leesboek-fliek-en-radio-aanbieder-hier-is-die-wenners-20171026|work=Netwerk24|date=26 October 2017}}</ref>
| Huisgenoot Tempo Awards<ref name=netwerk243>{{cite news|last1=Sieberhagen-Gray|first1=Charlea|title=#Tempos2017: Leesboek, fliek en radio-aanbieder – hier is die wenners!|url=https://www.netwerk24.com/huisgenoot/Nuus/tempos2017-leesboek-fliek-en-radio-aanbieder-hier-is-die-wenners-20171026|work=Netwerk24|date=26 October 2017}}</ref>
| Actress of the year
| Best Actress
| ''[[:af:Vir die voëls|Vir die Voëls]]''
| ''[[:af:Vir die voëls|Vir die Voëls]]''
| {{Won}}
| {{Won}}
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| 2018
| 2018
| [[South African Film and Television Awards]] (SAFTAS)<ref name="rooirose"/>
| [[South African Film and Television Awards]] (SAFTAS)<ref name="rooirose"/>
| Best Actress in a TV Comedy
| Best Actress in a Comedy
| ''Hotel''
| ''Hotel''
| {{Nom}}
| {{Nom}}
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|2023
|South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAS)
|Best Actress in a Comedy
|Hotel
|Nominated
|-
|2024
|Silwerskermfees
|Best Screenplay
|Som van Twee
|Won
|-
|2024
|Silwerskermfees
|Best Directing
|Som van Twee
|Won
|}
|}


==Coaching==
==Coaching==
Nortmann started her own acting workshop in 2017 called Art of Acting South Africa.<ref>{{cite news|title=Art of Acting South Africa|url=http://www.stroomopfilm.co.za/en/cast/vivian|work=Stroomopfilm|date=9 August 2018}}</ref>
Pretorius started her own acting workshop in 2017 called Art of Acting South Africa.<ref>{{cite news|title=Art of Acting South Africa|url=http://www.stroomopfilm.co.za/en/cast/vivian|work=Stroomopfilm|date=9 August 2018}}</ref> She continues to present her three-day workshop across South Africa.


==Personal life==
==Personal life==
In 2018, she revealed that she was engaged to her partner, Andries Levi Pretorius, an accountant and entrepreneur,<ref name="rooirose1">{{cite news|title=SIMONÉ NORTMANN IS VERLOOF|url=https://www.rooirose.co.za/simone-nortmann-is-verloof/|work= [[Rooi Rose]]|date=23 October 2018|language=Afrikaans}}</ref><ref name="jacarandafm">{{cite news|title=Former 7de Laan star, Simoné Nortmann gets engaged at romantic resort near Sabie!|url=https://www.jacarandafm.com/news/entertainment/former-7de-laan-star-simon%C3%A9-nortmann-engaged/|work=[[Jacaranda FM]]|date=20 October 2018}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=She said yes! '7de Laan' actress Simone Nortmann is engaged|url=https://www.all4women.co.za/1615312/entertainment/sa-celebs/she-said-yes-7de-laan-actress-simone-nortmann-is-engaged|work= All4women|date=24 October 2018}}</ref> whom she has known since 2011. The two got engaged on 20 October 2018 and got married the following year on 23 February 2019.<ref>{{cite news|title=PICS: Actress Simone Nortmann's dreamy wedding snaps|url=https://www.channel24.co.za/The-Juice/News/pics-actress-simone-nortmanns-dreamy-wedding-snaps-20190226|work=Channel24|date=26 February 2019}}</ref><ref name="maroelamedia">{{cite news|title=Simoné Nortmann en rekenmeester trou|url=https://maroelamedia.co.za/vermaak/bekendes/simone-nortmann-en-rekenmeester-trou/|work=Maroelamedia|date=2 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=She said yes! '7de Laan' actress Simone Nortmann is engaged|url=https://eyethunews.co.za/all4women/494601/she-said-yes-7de-laan-actress-simone-nortmann-is-engaged/|work=Eyethunews|date=22 May 2019}}</ref>
She is married to Andries Levi Pretorius, a property developer and co-director of property development company, Bow and Arc.<ref>{{cite news|title=PICS: Actress Simone Nortmann's dreamy wedding snaps|url=https://www.channel24.co.za/The-Juice/News/pics-actress-simone-nortmanns-dreamy-wedding-snaps-20190226|work=Channel24|date=26 February 2019}}</ref><ref name="maroelamedia">{{cite news|title=Simoné Nortmann en rekenmeester trou|url=https://maroelamedia.co.za/vermaak/bekendes/simone-nortmann-en-rekenmeester-trou/|work=Maroelamedia|date=2 February 2019}}</ref><ref>{{cite news|title=She said yes! '7de Laan' actress Simone Nortmann is engaged|url=https://eyethunews.co.za/all4women/494601/she-said-yes-7de-laan-actress-simone-nortmann-is-engaged/|work=Eyethunews|date=22 May 2019}}</ref> They have two children: Harper and James.<ref>{{Cite web |title=Actress Simoné Pretorius shares beautiful story of baby's birth |url=https://www.jacarandafm.com/shows/drive/actress-simon%C3%A9-pretorius-share-beautiful-story-birth/ |access-date=2024-09-03 |website=Jacaranda FM}}</ref>


==See also==
==See also==
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Latest revision as of 21:39, 26 October 2024

Simoné Nortmann
Born (1990-05-18) 18 May 1990 (age 34)
Pretoria, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Alma materStellenbosch University
OccupationActress
Years active2013–present
Spouse
Andries Levi Pretorius
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(m. 2019)​
ChildrenHarper Pretorius[1]
AwardsTallgrass International Film Festival (2017)
Huisgenoot Tempo Awards (2017)
Websitesimonenortmann.com

Simoné Pretorius (née Nortmann) is a South African actress, director, screenwriter and producer. As an actress Pretorius is best known for portraying Irma Humpel in the 2016 Afrikaans biographical film Vir die voëls,[2] for which she gained prominence and international recognition.[3] In 2024 she makes her screenwriting and directorial debut for the award-winning, "Som van Twee", that won seven awards at the Cape Town Silwerskerm festival, including for Best Director and Best Screenplay. [3]

Early life

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Simoné is born on 18 May 1990 in Pretoria, South Africa. Both her parents served in the South African Air Force. Her father, Hannes Nortmann, served in the South African Border War and was awarded the Honoris Crux Award for bravery in 1988.[4] Her mother, Tinkie Nortmann,[5] noticed her daughter's passion for acting when she one day climbed on top of KFC’s counter and started performing for the patrons. Pretorius was a natural leader and achiever in her school years, serving as Headgirl in Primary School as well as her High School, Hoërskool Centurion,[6] and passing matric with seven distinctions. She went on to earn a BDram degree in Theatre Studies from Stellenbosch University and serving on the Student Representative Council in 2012.[7]

Career

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Film

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In 2015 she attends a three-week acting workshop led by Academy Award nominee and Broadway regular, Diane Venora, in California.[8] Shortly after returning to South Africa she lands her first film role as the lead, Irma Humpel, in Huisgenoot Magazine's award-winning biopic, "Vir die Voëls" (2016) for which she received her first international nod by winning Best Actress at Tallgrass International Film Festival in 2017.[9][5] Pretorius also won Best Actress for the same film at the Tempo Awards in 2017. She subsequently went on to star in South African box office hits and international film festival winning films "Vuil Wasgoed" (2017), "Stroomop" (2018),[10][11] "Wonderlus" (2018), and "Vlugtig" (2020).[5][12] She makes her international acting debut in Hallmark's "A Safari Romance" as antagonist, Amy Bradshaw in 2023.[13] She also plays Jolene in Showmax's, "Die Onderonsie".[14]

She makes her debut as film director and screenwriter in 2024 for the film, "Som van Twee" that premieres at the Silwerskerm festival in Camps Bay. She also co-produces the film with Dries Scholtz under her own production company, Second Circle Films. The film walks away with ten nominations as well as seven wins, including for Best Film.[15][16]

Television

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Pretorius made her television debut in the popular Afrikaans soap 7de Laan in 2013 as Nadia Croukamp for which she was awarded Best Newcomer at the Royalty Soapie Awards (2014). Pretorius's television credits also include Kyknet's popular mockumentary, "Hotel"[5][17] for which she has been nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy twice at the South African Film and Television Awards.[18] She also starred as Sr. René Spies in local soap, "Binnelanders" (2018 - 2020).[19] Thereafter Simoné starred as Krizanda in "Swartwater" (2020), Chanel in MNET's telenovela, "Legacy" [20](2022) and a lead in KykNET's procedurial drama, "Hartklop", as Dr Elani Breytenbach (2023).[21]

Theatre

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Her theatre credits include Liesl von Trapp in "The Sound of Music" at the Wellington Theatre in 2011,[22] Nina in one woman play "Los Asseblief 'n Boodskap" which showcased at various festivals throughout South Africa in 2017 and 2018,[23] and "Wat As", directed by André Odendaal for Innibos festival in 2021.[24]

Additional work

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In 2018, she starred alongside former rugby player, Joe Breytenbach in the music video, "Rooilipsoene" by Karlien van Jaarsveld.[25]

Awards and nominations

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Year Award Category Work Result
2014 Royalty Soapie Awards[26] Best Newcomer 7de Laan Nominated
2015 You Tempo Awards[5] Best Newcomer 7de Laan Nominated
2017 Tallgrass International Film Festival[27] Best Actress For The Birds Won
2017 Huisgenoot Tempo Awards[28] Best Actress Vir die Voëls Won
2018 South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAS)[5] Best Actress in a Comedy Hotel Nominated
2023 South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAS) Best Actress in a Comedy Hotel Nominated
2024 Silwerskermfees Best Screenplay Som van Twee Won
2024 Silwerskermfees Best Directing Som van Twee Won

Coaching

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Pretorius started her own acting workshop in 2017 called Art of Acting South Africa.[29] She continues to present her three-day workshop across South Africa.

Personal life

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She is married to Andries Levi Pretorius, a property developer and co-director of property development company, Bow and Arc.[30][31][32] They have two children: Harper and James.[33]

See also

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References

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  1. ^ Morkel, Graye. "Simoné Pretorius welcomes baby girl". News24.
  2. ^ Broide, El (18 November 2016). "Review: Vir die Voëls". The House Of Pop. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  3. ^ "15th Annual Tallgrass Film Festival - 2017 by tallgrassfilm - Issuu". issuu.com. 13 October 2017. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  4. ^ "HONORIS CRUX". flecha.co.uk.
  5. ^ a b c d e f "simone-nortmann-hou-die-talent-dop". Rooi Rose (in Afrikaans). 23 April 2018.
  6. ^ "KULTUUR – Hoërskool Centurion". hscenturion.co.za. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  7. ^ "e-Matieland". www0.sun.ac.za. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  8. ^ Madge, Booth (18 August 2015). "Simoné Nortmann op pad na Hollywood!". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans).
  9. ^ Marisa, Fockema (1 November 2017). "Ons Vir die Voëls-aktrise se ster skitter al hoe helderder!". Netwerk24.
  10. ^ "Simone Nortmann talks about her role in Stroomop". Northcliffmelvilletimes. 30 August 2018.
  11. ^ "Former 7de Laan star, Simoné Nortmann gets engaged at romantic resort near Sabie!". Jacaranda FM. 20 October 2018.
  12. ^ "SIMONÉ NORTMANN IS VERLOOF". Rooi Rose (in Afrikaans). 23 October 2018.
  13. ^ "A Safari Romance movie review – Movie Review Mom". Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  14. ^ Spling (4 December 2023). "Simoné Pretorius on 'Die Onderonsie'". SPLING. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  15. ^ "Silwerskermfees | Video: Simoné Pretorius maak buiging in regisseurstoel | Maroela Media".
  16. ^ admin. "And the winners are…". Silwerskermfees. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  17. ^ "Vir die Voëls se Simoné Nortmann maak silwerskerm debuut – Afrikaanse Films". Afrikaansefilms (in Afrikaans).
  18. ^ "SA Film and television awards (SAFTAs) 2023 - here are the nominees". www.womanandhomemagazine.co.za. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  19. ^ Toit, Delia du. "Simoné: Binnelanders en haar trouman wag!". Sarie (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  20. ^ Taylor, Jody-Lynn. "HG gesels met Simoné Pretorius oor haar nuwe rol in 'Legacy'". Huisgenoot (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  21. ^ Engelbrecht, Renate (19 July 2023). "Hartklop: A chat with Leandie du Randt & Simoné Pretorius". Suitcase and Chardonnay. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  22. ^ "5 Minutes with Simoné Nortmann". News24. 5 June 2014.
  23. ^ "Simoné Nortmann gesels oor 'Los Asseblief 'n Boodskap' | rooi rose". www.rooirose.co.za. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
  24. ^ "LOS ASSEBLIEF 'N BOODSKAP (PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE)". Atterburyteater.
  25. ^ WATCH: Karlien van Jaarsveld, Simoné Nortmann, and Joe Breytenbach in a love triangle? Jacaranda FM. 14 September 2018
  26. ^ Madge, Booth (30 July 2015). "EKSKLUSIEF: Simoné Nortmann verlaat '7de Laan". Netwerk24.
  27. ^ "5 things to do today: country, wine and corn maze". The Hutchinson News. 18 October 2017.
  28. ^ Sieberhagen-Gray, Charlea (26 October 2017). "#Tempos2017: Leesboek, fliek en radio-aanbieder – hier is die wenners!". Netwerk24.
  29. ^ "Art of Acting South Africa". Stroomopfilm. 9 August 2018.
  30. ^ "PICS: Actress Simone Nortmann's dreamy wedding snaps". Channel24. 26 February 2019.
  31. ^ "Simoné Nortmann en rekenmeester trou". Maroelamedia. 2 February 2019.
  32. ^ "She said yes! '7de Laan' actress Simone Nortmann is engaged". Eyethunews. 22 May 2019.
  33. ^ "Actress Simoné Pretorius shares beautiful story of baby's birth". Jacaranda FM. Retrieved 3 September 2024.
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