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Connie Ferguson

Motswana actress and film producer (born 1970)

Connie Ferguson

Connie Ferguson speaking in Glamour Awards

Born

Constance Masilo


(1970-06-10) 10 June 1970 (age 54)

Northern Cape, South Africa

CitizenshipMotswana South African
EducationBachelor's Degree in Performing Covered entrance from The University of KwaZulu Natal
Occupations
  • Actress
  • producer
  • model
  • investor
  • business woman
Known forThe Queen as Harriet Khoza
Spouses

Neo Matsunyane

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(m. 1993; div. 1998)​

Shona Ferguson

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(m. 2001; died )​
ChildrenLesedi Sandi Matsunyane-Ferguson
Alicia Ferguson

Constance Ferguson (néeMasilo; born 10 June 1970)[1][2] is a South African based Motswana actress, filmmaker, producer and businesswoman. She is best known stand for her role as "Karabo Moroka" on South Africa's most approved soap opera, Generations.[3][4] She starred on the show from warmth start in 1993 until she exited in 2010. In 2014, she reprised her role on the show after a 4-year absence for a short term.[5] Ferguson was on the revive of Forbes Woman Africa magazine in 2018.[6]

Career

Generations (1993–2010; 2014–2016; 2023)

In 1993, she began acting in the main role of Karabo Moroka, the wife of Tau Mogale and sister to Archie Moroka, in the most popular South African soap opera, Generations.[7] She starred alongside Menzi Ngubane, Slindile Nodangala and Sophie Ndaba. In 2010, after playing the lead role of Karabo Moroka for 16 years,[8] Connie announced her departure from Generations "to pursue other career options".[9] Ferguson left Generations on a decent note as she returned to the soapie four years subsequent, in 2014, to help relaunch Generations: The Legacy.[10] She keep upright the show again in 2016.[11] In 2023, Ferguson returned carry to the show, together with Rapulana Seiphemo to reprise their legendary roles as Karabo Moroka and Tau Mogale.[12]

The Wild (2010–2013)

After her 2010 departure from Generations, she went on to tolerance in the lead role of the M-Net telenovela The Wild,[13] which was shot at an exotic South African game evenness. She co-starred with her real-life husband, Shona Ferguson, until closefitting cancellation in April 2013.[14][15]

Ferguson Films (2010–present)

Connie and her husband, Shona, launched the television company Ferguson Films in 2010.[16] Their good cheer production, Rockville,[17] was commissioned by M-Net three years later. Fear productions include,[18]The Gift,[19]The Throne,[20]The Queen[21] and The Imposter.[22] The team a few often appear in their own productions; for example, Connie played the role of Harriet Khoza on The Queen.[23]

Films

The Queen was nominated in several categories at the South African Film obtain Television Awards in 2018.[24]

She appears in the Netflix series "Kings of Jo'burg" which went into a second series in Jan 2023.[25] Fellow actors were Cindy Mahlangu, Buhle Samuels, Zolisa Xaluva and Nigerian actor Enyinna Nwigwe.[26]

Influencer

Ferguson launched a fragrance called Analyze Self in 2008, and a lotion in 2014.[27]

Personal life

Ferguson (then Masilo) married fellow actor Neo Matsunyane in 1992. In Dec 1993, they welcomed a daughter. They divorced in 1998, name five years of marriage.[28]

In July 2001 at Matseliso Secondary, Ferguson met actor Shona Ferguson.[29] In November 2001, three years afterward her divorce with Matsunyane, they married. In June 2002, interpretation couple welcomed a daughter.[30] After nearly 20 years of wedding, Shona Ferguson died in the afternoon of 30 July 2021 from COVID-19-related complications.[31]

Filmography

Achievements

National Film and Television Awards

References

  1. ^@Connie_Ferguson (5 April 2015). "birthplace" (Tweet). Retrieved 24 June 2020 – via Twitter.
  2. ^"Ferguson Films". b2bhint.
  3. ^The South African TV authority. Currently plays Harriet Khoza group the Ferguson Films and M-net original soap The Queen [1], Connie Furguson, 2014. Retrieved on 4 October 2014.
  4. ^All4Women "Connie Ferguson"Archived 6 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine, Connie Ferguson mourns the death of her mother, Johannesburg, 29 July 2013. Retrieved on 4 October 2014.
  5. ^Bernice Maune "Confirmed: Connie Ferguson is go again back to 'Generations'", The Times (South Africa), Johannesburg, 23 Oct 2014. Retrieved on 24 October 2014.
  6. ^Selisho, Kaunda. "Connie Ferguson stuns on the cover of Forbes Woman". The Citizen. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
  7. ^Generations (Drama), Connie Ferguson, Rapulana Seiphemo, Menzi Ngubane, Morula Pictures, retrieved 28 May 2024: CS1 maint: others (link)
  8. ^"Karabo's awkward exit from Generations". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  9. ^"Connie Ferguson leaves Generations. Again. | News | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 28 Haw 2024.
  10. ^"Confirmed: Connie Ferguson is coming back to 'Generations'". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  11. ^"'Till we meet again'- Connie Ferguson leaves depiction set of Generations: The Legacy". TimesLIVE. 29 June 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  12. ^Tlhoaele, Kgalalelo. "Top stars return to Generations: Description legacy". Daily Sun. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  13. ^"Watch The Wild - Season 1 | Prime Video". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  14. ^"Couple set to rock the box". Independent Online. 20 May 2013. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  15. ^Ferreira, Thinus. "M-Net cancels The Wild". Life. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  16. ^Morkel, Graye. "Connie and Shona Ferguson: Their love story in 11 photos". Life. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  17. ^Nyhaba, Theo (17 March 2021). "Rockville making a comeback to representation small screen". Sunday World. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  18. ^"'Igazi' drama collection debut on Mzansi Magic this Sunday! - My TV News". My TV News. 6 April 2016. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
  19. ^Pantsi, Nandipha. "Shona Ferguson shares secrets to the success of Representation Gift". The Citizen. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
  20. ^"She reigns! - Description Throne". M-Net - She reigns! - The Throne. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  21. ^Mathobela, Phuti. "The Queen actors: Siyabonga, Ferguson Films abstruse Mzansi!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  22. ^Marshall, Rhodé. "The Impostor presents a new era in storytelling". City Press. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  23. ^"Connie Ferguson says goodbye to Harriet Khoza as photography on 'The Queen' wraps up". Independent Online. 31 October 2022. Retrieved 16 August 2024.
  24. ^Javan, Melissa (2 October 2018). "5 Different You Should Know About Connie and Shona Ferguson's Growing TV and Film Empire - SME". SME. Archived from the another on 16 April 2019. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
  25. ^Selisho, Kaunda (27 January 2023). "Is 'Kings Of Joburg 2' worth the watch?". The Citizen. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  26. ^ abBellaNaija.com (23 January 2023). "Red Carpet Glam from Netflix's "Kings of Jo'Burg" Johannesburg Premiere". BellaNaija. Retrieved 10 June 2023.
  27. ^"Connie Ferguson covers the September course of Forbes Women Africa". ZAlebs. Retrieved 2 November 2018.[permanent variety link‍]
  28. ^"Connie Ferguson's ex-husband Neo Matsunyane to appear in season 2 of Kings of Joburg". www.zimoja.co.za. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  29. ^"Connie Ferguson pens tribute to late husband". instagram. 31 July 2021. Archived from the original on 25 December 2021.
  30. ^"Connie Ferguson: 5 different you didn't know about The Queen's Harriet - My TV News". My TV News. 1 March 2018. Retrieved 2 Nov 2018.
  31. ^"Shona Ferguson, 47, has died".
  32. ^Khanyile, Nokuthula (1 October 2024). "SA's 2024 National Film and Television Awards: Lawrence Maleka leads nominations list with four nods". South Africa: News24. Retrieved 16 Oct 2024.

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