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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 Vaselinetjie, a drama, as well as the second season of Swartwater as Cindy.

Fortuin starred opposite Izel Bezuidenhout in the film Flatland directed by Jenna Bass, which screened at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival and Berlinale. That same year, Fortuin began starring as Lee-Ann in the kykNET series Alles Malan. Fortuin appeared in season 2 of Blood & Water 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

1. Kekana, Chrizelda (17 March 2019). "'Flatland' star Nicole Fortuin says talent isn't enough to guarantee success". Times Live. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
2. Bassett, Shane A. (30 August 2021). "Flatland Interview – Nicole Fortuin". The People's Movies. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
3. "A Conversation with Nicole Fortuin". Sarafina Magazine. 11 October 2017. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
4. Naik, Sameer (7 March 2022). "#aTypicalInterview: Actress Nicole Fortuin on her mom's famous spaghetti and bacon". IOL. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
5. Phase, Neo (4 January 2022). "Nicole Fortuin takes on the Klein Karoo 2". Northcliffe Melville Times. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
6. Gierdien, Tasleem; Lange, Tracey (4 April 2024). "Heart of the Hunter #1 on Netflix's top 10 list, actress Nicole Fortuin chats about this epic feat". Eyewitness News. Retrieved 8 April 2024.
7. Ostby, Ingrid (30 March 2024). "Everything You Need to Know About Heart of the Hunter". Retrieved 2 April 2024.
8. "Timely reminder of how vital the voice of dissent is". Cape Times. 7 April 2014. Retrieved 10 August 2022.
9. Kruger, Lindsay (11 September 2018). "Interview: Nicole Fortuin On Being 'Flawed, Layered and Vocal' in OLEANNA". BroadwayWorld. Retrieved 10 August 2022.

External links

• Nicole Fortuin at IMDb
• Nicole Fortuin at TVSA

• Living people
• 1992 births
• 21st-century South African actresses
• Actresses from Cape Town
• Cape Coloureds