Connie Ferguson

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Connie Ferguson
Connie Ferguson
Connie Ferguson speaking in Glamour Awards
Born
Constance Masilo

(1970-06-10) 10 June 1970 (age 53)
Northern Cape , South Africa
CitizenshipMotswana South African
EducationBachelor's Degree in Performing Arts 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)​
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(m. 2001; died 2021)​
ChildrenLesedi Sandi Matsunyane-Ferguson
Alicia Ferguson

Constance Ferguson (née Masilo; born 10 June 1970)[1][2] is a South African based Motswana actress, filmmaker, producer and businesswoman. She is best known for her role as "Karabo Moroka" on South Africa's most popular soap opera, Generations.[3][4] She starred on the show from its 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 cover of Forbes Woman Africa magazine in 2018.[6]

Career[edit]

Generations (1993–2010; 2014–2016; 2023)[edit]

In 1993, she began acting a 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 good note as she returned to the soapie four years later, in 2014, to help relaunch Generations: The Legacy.[10] She left the show again in 2016.[11] In 2023, Ferguson returned back to the show, together with Rapulana Seiphemo to reprise their legendary roles as Karabo Moroka and Tau Mogale.[12]

The Wild (2010–2013)[edit]

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

Ferguson Films (2010–present)[edit]

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

Films[edit]

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

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

Influencer[edit]

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

Personal life[edit]

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

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

Filmography[edit]

Year Film Role
(1993 –2010) Generations Karabo Moroka
(2000 –2009) Soul City Dr. Lerato Molefe
(2004 – 2007) Late Night News With Connie Ferguson Herself
(2010) Comedy Central Roaster Judge
(2011 – 2013) The Wild Marang Lebone
(2013) Strictly Come Dancing Herself
(2014) Generations: The Legacy Karabo Moroka
(2015 – present) Rockville Mavis Mabaso
(2016 – 2023) The Queen Harriet Khoza
(2018) The River Harriet Khoza
(2021–present) Kings of Joburg[26] Josaline "Mermaid" Masire
(2023) Generations: The Legacy Karabo Moroka

References[edit]

  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 on 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 coming back to 'Generations'", The Times (South Africa), Johannesburg, 23 October 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{{citation}}: CS1 maint: others (link)
  8. ^ "Karabo's clumsy exit from Generations". SowetanLIVE. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  9. ^ "Connie Ferguson leaves Generations. Again. | News | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  10. ^ "Confirmed: Connie Ferguson is coming back to 'Generations'". TimesLIVE. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  11. ^ "'Till we meet again'- Connie Ferguson leaves the set of Generations: The Legacy". TimesLIVE. 29 June 2016. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  12. ^ Tlhoaele, Kgalalelo. "Top stars return to Generations: The legacy". Daily Sun. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  13. ^ "Watch The Wild - Season 1 | Prime Video". www.amazon.com. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  14. ^ https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/tv/couple-set-to-rock-the-box-1518601
  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 the small screen". Sunday World. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  18. ^ "'Igazi' drama to 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 The Gift". The Citizen. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
  20. ^ "She reigns! - The Throne". M-Net - She reigns! - The Throne. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  21. ^ Mathobela, By Phuti. "The Queen actors: Siyabonga, Ferguson Films and Mzansi!". Daily Sun. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  22. ^ Marshall, Rhodé. "The Imposter presents a new era in storytelling". City Press. Retrieved 28 May 2024.
  23. ^ https://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/tv/local/connie-ferguson-says-goodbye-to-harriet-khoza-as-filming-on-the-queen-wraps-up-8458465e-e18d-4ea6-8c8a-2a3b1f60f765
  24. ^ Javan, Melissa (2 October 2018). "5 Things You Should Know About Connie and Shona Ferguson's Growing TV and Film Empire - SME". SME. Archived from the original 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. ^ a b BellaNaija.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 issue of Forbes Women Africa". ZAlebs. Retrieved 2 November 2018.[permanent dead 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 things you didn't know about The Queen's Harriet - My TV News". My TV News. 1 March 2018. Retrieved 2 November 2018.
  31. ^ "Shona Ferguson, 47, has died".

External links[edit]

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