Renate Stuurman
Renate Stuurman (born 8 December 1978) is a South African actress. She has appeared in several South African television series, including 7de Laan, Isidingo and Scandal!, and in films such as Happiness is a four letter word, The Giver and The Prisoner.
Early life
Stuurman was born on 8 December 1978 in Cape Town, South Africa.[1] In 1999, she graduated with a degree in Drama from Rhodes University in Grahamstown.[2] She trained under playwright Andrew Buckland and choreographer Gary Gordon. After completing her studies, she relocated to Johannesburg to pursue an acting career.[2]
Career
Television
Renate Stuurman has appeared in numerous of South African television productions. Some of her television roles include:
- Denise in 7de Laan
- Jade in Isidingo
- Tamia Bardill in Scandal!
- Brenda in Unmarried on 1 Magic alongside Thembisa Mdoda and Keke Mphuti.[3]
Stage and theatre
In 2016, Stuurman appeared alongside Paul Slabolepszy in the play Suddenly the Storm. In 2007, she received a Naledi Theatre Award nomination for Best Newcomer for her role in Some Girl(s).[4]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role | Genre |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | Scandal! | Tamia Bardill | TV Series |
| 2006 | Jozi-H | Sandra Smit | TV Series |
| 2007 | Meisie | Esmeralda September | |
| 2009 | The Lab | Pamela | |
| 2009 | Ellas Geheimnis | Mali aka Maria | TV Series |
| 2009 | The Prisoner | TV Series | |
| 2010 | The Mating Game | Roxanne Davids | |
| 2012 | Zama Zama | Sofia Phiri | |
| 2014 | The Giver | Dinah | |
| 2015 | Tekkies vir Trevor | Karen Davids | |
| 2016 | Happiness Is a Four-letter Word | Princess | |
| 2017 | Thula's Vine | Thula Mooreland | TV Series |
| 2018 | Unmarried | Brenda | |
| 2018 | Table Manners | Lindiwe | |
| 2019 | Holiday in the Wild | Tabitha | |
| 2021 | Housewives | TV Series | |
| 2021 | Happiness Ever After | Princess | |
| 2022 | Wild is the Wind | Doctor Dube | |
| 2023 | Hartklop | Dr. Veronica Pietersen | TV Series |
| 2024 | Happiness Is | Princess |
Awards
| Year | Award | Category | Result | Work | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | SAFTA Golden Horn | Best Supporting Actress in a TV Drama | Nominated | Hartlkop | |
| 2017 | SAFTA Golden Horn | Best Supporting Actress in a Film | Nominated | Happiness is a Four-letter Word | |
| 2011 | SAFTA Golden Horn | Best Ensemble Cast in a TV Drama | Won | The Mating Game |
References
- ^ "Renate Stuurman". www.ru.ac.za. 2017-02-07. Archived from the original on 2017-08-04. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ^ a b "Renate Stuurman | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 2025-09-23.
- ^ "Can a Woman have it all? Unmarried returns for a second installment". Can a Woman have it all? Unmarried returns for a second installment. Retrieved 2025-10-09.
- ^ "Renate Stuurman". MLASA. Retrieved 2025-10-02.