Languages
Afrikaans
English
Accents
Afrikaans
Standard South African
Vocal Style
Conversational
Hard Sell
Medium Sell
Narration
Soft Sell
Reading Age
35 - 44
45 - 54
BIO:
Francois received his BA (Drama) degree from the University of Stellenbosch in 1996 and his BA (Hons) degree in Theatre Directing in 1998.
He has since directed and designed numerous professional stage plays and has received several awards for his work.
He is the writer of numerous dramas, children’s theatre scripts, pantomimes, cabarets and comedies for the stage and radio and the creator and writer of the television sketch comedy show Die Francois Toerien Show.
His television acting work include the character of Neels Nielsin in the TV series Boland Moorde (Boland Murders), Tiaan du Preez in the detective series Byl (Axe) and a few calls in the South African soap, Sewende Laan
He has presented a number of television programs including three series (39 episodes) of the courtroom show Kniediep (1999-2001), the music program DKNT (2008-2011) and the live late night show VNL (Late Friday Night) (2014-2015). He was also the presenter of the Arts Diary programme on Fine Music Radio (2004-2006).
On stage he has played the roles of Stanislavski in the play Tchekov in Yalta (Fiesta nomination 2011 for Best Supporting Actor), writer Jan Rabie in Jan en Jorie, that of the Director in Michael Frayn’s farce Noises Off, Victor in Lorca’s Yerma and the actor/dancer in The First Physical Theatre Company’s Vrypas. (nominated for a Kanna Award 2007 for Best Dance Production).
He is also known as voice over artist for television, radio commercials and corporate videos, and his past work includes that of resident voice over artist for the TV magazine programme Pasella (2012-2016), as well as book readings for the radio station RSG.
Languages
Afrikaans
English
Accents
Afrikaans
Standard South African
Vocal Style
Conversational
Hard Sell
Medium Sell
Narration
Soft Sell
Reading Age
35 - 44
45 - 54
BIO:
Francois received his BA (Drama) degree from the University of Stellenbosch in 1996 and his BA (Hons) degree in Theatre Directing in 1998.
He has since directed and designed numerous professional stage plays and has received several awards for his work.
He is the writer of numerous dramas, children’s theatre scripts, pantomimes, cabarets and comedies for the stage and radio and the creator and writer of the television sketch comedy show Die Francois Toerien Show.
His television acting work include the character of Neels Nielsin in the TV series Boland Moorde (Boland Murders), Tiaan du Preez in the detective series Byl (Axe) and a few calls in the South African soap, Sewende Laan
He has presented a number of television programs including three series (39 episodes) of the courtroom show Kniediep (1999-2001), the music program DKNT (2008-2011) and the live late night show VNL (Late Friday Night) (2014-2015). He was also the presenter of the Arts Diary programme on Fine Music Radio (2004-2006).
On stage he has played the roles of Stanislavski in the play Tchekov in Yalta (Fiesta nomination 2011 for Best Supporting Actor), writer Jan Rabie in Jan en Jorie, that of the Director in Michael Frayn’s farce Noises Off, Victor in Lorca’s Yerma and the actor/dancer in The First Physical Theatre Company’s Vrypas. (nominated for a Kanna Award 2007 for Best Dance Production).
He is also known as voice over artist for television, radio commercials and corporate videos, and his past work includes that of resident voice over artist for the TV magazine programme Pasella (2012-2016), as well as book readings for the radio station RSG.
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