Marguerite van Eeden
Marguerite van Eeden | |
|---|---|
| Born | 6 June |
| Alma mater | Stellenbosch University |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, photographer |
| Years active | 2016–present |
| Partner | Danie du Toit |
Marguerite van Eeden (born 6 June) is a South African actress and photographer.[1] She is best known for her Afrikaans-language film roles in Vaselinetjie[2] and Vergeet My Nie.[3]
Early life
Originally from the Cape, van Eeden grew up in Botswana. She attended boarding school at La Rochelle Girls' High School in Paarl, matriculating in 2015.[4][5] She studied both undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Stellenbosch University.[6][7]
Career
At the age of 15, Van Eeden signed with MPM Acting Agency. She first appeared onscreen in a Coca-Cola commercial and made her television debut with a guest role in a 2016 episode of the crime series Die Byl.[8]
During her first year of university at Stellenbosch, Van Eeden was cast in the titular role of the 2017 drama film Vaselinetjie, an adaptation of the 2004 novel of the same name by Namibian author Anoeschka von Meck.[9] That same year, she began playing Anita in the series Sara se Geheim, a recurring character she would play for two seasons, and a younger version of Milan Murray's character in the series Waterfront.[10]
From 2018 to 2020, Van Eeden starred in three season of Fynskrif as Alex Kruger. Van Eeden starred as Mardaleen Coetzer in the 2020 Afrikaans romcom Vergeet my nie,[8][11] which earned her an award at for Best Actress at the Silver Screen Film Festival (Silwerskermfees).[6] In 2021, she joined the cast of the kykNET series Afgrond as Hannelie Fourie.[12]
Personal life
In April 2018, Van Eeden became engaged to musician Danie du Toit of the Afrikaans band Spoegwolf.[13][14]
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | Passion Gap | Elani | Short film |
| 2017 | Vaselinetjie | Vaselinetjie / Helena Bosman | |
| 2019 | Moffie | Hailey | |
| 2020 | Vergeet my nie | Mardaleen Coetzer |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2016 | Die Byl | Zelda / Monica Waters | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Sara se Geheim | Anita | Recurring role (seasons 1–2) |
| 2017 | Kern | Young Stella | |
| 2017 | Deep End | Melanie | |
| 2018 | Fynskrif | Alex Kruger | Main role (seasons 1–3) |
| 2018 | Die Spreeus | Marianne | Episode: "Sonde met die Bure" |
| 2019 | Somerkersfees | Jane | Television film |
| 2021 | Afgrond | Hannelie Fourie |
References
- ^ "Marguerite Van Eeden - which role is right for you, auditions, dreaded crying scenes & side-hustles". Listen Notes. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ Morkel, Graye. "Vaselinetjie". Channel. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ "Feel the love". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ "Marguerite van Eeden vertel ons van Vaselinetjie". Rooi Rose (in Afrikaans). 22 September 2017. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ "The unforgettable Marguerite van Eeden in Vergeet My Nie". Pop Speaking. 6 February 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
- ^ a b "APM: Marguerite van Eeden". Artistes Personal Management. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ Jansen van Rensburg, Liani (25 June 2021). "Marguerite van Eeden: As dit moet wees, sal dit wees". Sarie (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 19 November 2021.(subscription required)
- ^ a b Adams, Maryam (9 August 2021). "Meet leading lady Marguerite van Eeden". MatieMedia. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ "Growing up after apartheid". www.pressreader.com. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ "Marguerite van Eeden: TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ Zietsman, Gabi. "Vergeet My Nie". Channel. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ "Marguerite van Eeden oor 'Afgrond', fotografie en 'n see-uitsig in Seepunt". Maroela Media. 24 March 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ "'Vergeet My Nie' actress and Spoegwolf singer madly in love in February!". Jacaranda FM. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
- ^ Nel, Carryn-Ann. "Spoegwolf-lid en 'Vaselinetjie'-aktrise is uitmekaar". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 18 November 2021.
External links
- Marguerite van Eeden at IMDb
- Marguerite van Eeden at TVSA
