And the winners of the 2014 Soapie Awards are…
It was a night of glitz and glamour as new kid on the block Isibaya strolled away with majority of the awards at the 2014 Royalty Soapie Awards in Durban held on Saturday.
Well known dance choreographer Somizi Mhlongo interacts with dancers from Buyani Productions during a dance rehearsals at the International Convention Centre ( ICC ) in Durban yesterday. PHOTO:RAJESH JANTILAL
Outstanding Lead Actor
Siyabonga Twala as Mpiyakhe Zungu for Isibaya
Siyabonga Twala, who plays Mpiyakhe Zungu in Isibaya. Picture supplied
Outstanding Lead Actress
Thembi Nyandeni as Mkabayi Zungu for Isibaya
MATRIARCH: Thembi Nyandeni plays Mkabayi Zungu, head of the Zungu family.
Outstanding Male Villain
Robert Whitehead as Barker Heins for Isidingo
Robert Whitehead still enjoys playing the role of Barker Haines. Picture: Supplied.
Outstanding Female Villain
Marisa Drummond as Alexa for Binneland
Marisa Drummond of Binnelanders. Image courtesy twitter
Outstanding Soapie
Isibaya
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Outstanding Supporting Actor
Hennie Jacobs as Diederik for 7de Laan
Outstanding Supporting Actress
Annelize van der Ryst as Matrone Netta Nortje for 7de Laan
Outstanding Couple
Tema Sebopedi as Lerato Tsotetsi for Isidingo
Motlatsi Mafatshe as Sechaba Moloi for Isidingo
Outstanding Newcomer
Simoné Nortmann as Nadia for 7de Laan
Technical and Creative Categories
Image courtesy stock.xchnge
Outstanding Make-up & Hair
Isibaya
Outstanding Set Design
The Wild
Outstanding Writing Team
Isibaya
Outstanding Wardrobe
The Wild
Outstanding Art Direction
Isibaya
Outstanding Directing Team
Isibaya
Outstanding Editing Team
Isibaya
Outstanding Casting Director
Kutlwano Ditsele & Angus Gibson for Isibaya
Outstanding Lighting
Isibaya
Meanwhile Shaleen Surtie-Richards was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award for her memorable roles on soapies such as Egoli, Generations and 7de Laan and her 30-year contribution to the industry.
