Simoné Nortmann
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 [1], for which she gained prominence and international recognition.[2] 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
Simoné is born on 18th of 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.[3] Her mother, Tinkie Nortmann,[4] 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[5], 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.[6]
Career
Film: In 2015 she attends a three-week acting workshop led by Academy Award nominee and Broadway regular, Diane Venora, in California.[7] 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.[8][4] 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),[9][10] "Wonderlus" (2018), and "Vlugtig" (2020).[4][11] She makes her international acting debut in Hallmark's "A Safari Romance" as antagonist, Amy Bradshaw in 2023.[12] She also plays Jolene in Showmax's, "Die Onderonsie".[13]
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.[14][15]
Television: 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"[4][16] for which she has been nominated for Best Actress in a Comedy twice at the South African Film and Television Awards[17]. She also starred as Sr. René Spies in local soap, "Binnelanders" (2018 - 2020)[18]. Thereafter Simoné starred as Krizanda in "Swartwater" (2020), Chanel in MNET's telenovela, "Legacy" [19](2022) and a lead in KykNET's procedurial drama, "Hartklop", as Dr Elani Breytenbach (2023).[20]
Theatre: Her theatre credits include Liesl von Trapp in "The Sound of Music" at the Wellington Theatre in 2011,[21] Nina in one woman play "Los Asseblief 'n Boodskap" which showcased at various festivals throughout South Africa in 2017 and 2018[22], and "Wat As", directed by André Odendaal for Innibos festival in 2021.[23]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Royalty Soapie Awards[24] | Best Newcomer | 7de Laan | Nominated |
| 2015 | You Tempo Awards[4] | Best Newcomer | 7de Laan | Nominated |
| 2017 | Tallgrass International Film Festival[25] | Best Actress | For The Birds | Won |
| 2017 | Huisgenoot Tempo Awards[26] | Best Actress | Vir die Voëls | Won |
| 2018 | South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAS)[4] | 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
Pretorius started her own acting workshop in 2017 called Art of Acting South Africa.[27] She continues to present her three day workshop across South Africa.
Personal life
She is married to Andries Levi Pretorius, a property developer and co-director of property development company, Bow and Arc.[28][29][30] They have two kids named Harper and James.[31]
See also
References
- ^ Broide, El (2016-11-18). "Review: Vir die Voëls". The House Of Pop. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ "15th Annual Tallgrass Film Festival - 2017 by tallgrassfilm - Issuu". issuu.com. 2017-10-13. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ "HONORIS CRUX".
- ^ a b c d e f "simone-nortmann-hou-die-talent-dop". Rooi Rose (in Afrikaans). 23 April 2018.
- ^ "KULTUUR – Hoërskool Centurion". hscenturion.co.za. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ "e-Matieland". www0.sun.ac.za. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ Madge, Booth (18 August 2015). "Simoné Nortmann op pad na Hollywood!". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans).
- ^ Marisa, Fockema (1 November 2017). "Ons Vir die Voëls-aktrise se ster skitter al hoe helderder!". Netwerk24.
- ^ "Simone Nortmann talks about her role in Stroomop". Northcliffmelvilletimes. 30 August 2018.
- ^ "Former 7de Laan star, Simoné Nortmann gets engaged at romantic resort near Sabie!". Jacaranda FM. 20 October 2018.
- ^ "SIMONÉ NORTMANN IS VERLOOF". Rooi Rose (in Afrikaans). 23 October 2018.
- ^ "A Safari Romance movie review – Movie Review Mom". Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ Spling (2023-12-04). "Simoné Pretorius on 'Die Onderonsie'". SPLING. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ https://maroelamedia.co.za/vermaak/flieks/silwerskermfees-simone-pretorius-maak-buiging-in-regisseurstoel/.
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- ^ "Vir die Voëls se Simoné Nortmann maak silwerskerm debuut – Afrikaanse Films". Afrikaansefilms (in Afrikaans).
- ^ "SA Film and television awards (SAFTAs) 2023 - here are the nominees". www.womanandhomemagazine.co.za. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ Toit, Delia du. "Simoné: Binnelanders en haar trouman wag!". Sarie (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ Taylor, Jody-Lynn. "HG gesels met Simoné Pretorius oor haar nuwe rol in 'Legacy'". Huisgenoot (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ Engelbrecht, Renate (2023-07-19). "Hartklop: A chat with Leandie du Randt & Simoné Pretorius". Suitcase and Chardonnay. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ "5 Minutes with Simoné Nortmann". News24. 5 June 2014.
- ^ "Simoné Nortmann gesels oor 'Los Asseblief 'n Boodskap' | rooi rose". www.rooirose.co.za. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
- ^ "LOS ASSEBLIEF 'N BOODSKAP (PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE)". Atterburyteater.
- ^ Madge, Booth (30 July 2015). "EKSKLUSIEF: Simoné Nortmann verlaat '7de Laan". Netwerk24.
- ^ "5 things to do today: country, wine and corn maze". The Hutchinson News. 18 October 2017.
- ^ Sieberhagen-Gray, Charlea (26 October 2017). "#Tempos2017: Leesboek, fliek en radio-aanbieder – hier is die wenners!". Netwerk24.
- ^ "Art of Acting South Africa". Stroomopfilm. 9 August 2018.
- ^ "PICS: Actress Simone Nortmann's dreamy wedding snaps". Channel24. 26 February 2019.
- ^ "Simoné Nortmann en rekenmeester trou". Maroelamedia. 2 February 2019.
- ^ "She said yes! '7de Laan' actress Simone Nortmann is engaged". Eyethunews. 22 May 2019.
- ^ "Actress Simoné Pretorius shares beautiful story of baby's birth". Jacaranda FM. Retrieved 2024-09-03.
