Simoné Nortmann
Simoné Nortmann (born May 18, 1990) is a South Africa Theatre, Film, and Television actress, who is known for portraying Irma Humpel in the 2016 Afrikaans biographical film “Vir die Voëls” for which she gained prominence and international fame.[1][2] 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.[2] 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.[3][2][4]
Career
Film:
After ending her contract at 7de Laan in 2015, Nortmann attended a three-week acting workshop intensive lead by Academy Award nominee and Broadway regular, Diane Venora, in California.[5] 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[1][2], 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.[6] 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)[7], and “Wonderlus” (2018).[2]
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”[2][4] and she currently stars as Sr. René Spies in South African acclaimed soap, Binnelanders (2019).
Theatre:
Nortmann starred in The Sound of Music as Liesl von Trapp at the Wellington Theatre in 2011.[8] 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.[9]
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | Royalty Soapie Awards[3] | Best Newcomer | 7de Laan | Nominated |
| 2015 | You Tempo Awards[2] | Best Newcomer | 7de Laan | Nominated |
| 2017 | Tallgrass International Film Festival[10] | Best Actress | For The Birds | Won |
| 2017 | Huisgenoot Tempo Awards[11] | Actress of the year | Vir die Voëls | Won |
| 2018 | South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTAS)[2] | Best Actress in a TV Comedy | Hotel | Nominated |
References
- ^ a b Marisa, Fockema (1 November 2017). "Ons Vir die Voëls-aktrise se ster skitter al hoe helderder!". Netwerk24.
- ^ a b c d e f g h "simone-nortmann-hou-die-talent-dop". Rooi Rose (in Afrikaans). 23 April 2018.
- ^ a b Madge, Booth (30 July 2015). "EKSKLUSIEF: Simoné Nortmann verlaat '7de Laan". Netwerk24.
- ^ a b "Vir die Voëls se Simoné Nortmann maak silwerskerm debuut - Afrikaanse Films". Afrikaansefilms (in Afrikaans).
- ^ Madge, Booth (18 August 2015). "Simoné Nortmann op pad na Hollywood!". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans).
- ^ Johnson, Zach (19 October 2017). "Rose McGowan Cancels All Public Appearances in Wake of Harvey Weinstein Scandal". eOnline.
- ^ "Simone Nortmann talks about her role in Stroomop". Northcliffmelvilletimes. 30 August 2018.
- ^ "5 Minutes with Simoné Nortmann". News24. 5 June 2014.
- ^ "LOS ASSEBLIEF 'N BOODSKAP (PLEASE LEAVE A MESSAGE)". Atterburyteater.
- ^ "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.