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'''Anri du Toit''' (born March 3, 1984 in [[Port Alfred]], [[Eastern Cape]]), better known by her [[stage name]] '''YoLandi Visser'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iol.co.za/capetimes/news/band-have-the-answer-to-secret-of-success-1233050|title=Band have the answer to secret of success.|work=IOL.co.za|author=Michelle Jones|date=13 February 2012}}</ref>, is a South African film actress and the female vocalist in the electronic group [[Die Antwoord]]. Visser appeared in the 2015 South African film ''[[Chappie (film)|Chappie]]''. |
'''Anri du Toit''' (born March 3, 1984<ref>http://frostsnow.com/yolandi-visser</ref> in [[Port Alfred]], [[Eastern Cape]]), better known by her [[stage name]] '''YoLandi Visser'''<ref>{{cite web|url=http://www.iol.co.za/capetimes/news/band-have-the-answer-to-secret-of-success-1233050|title=Band have the answer to secret of success.|work=IOL.co.za|author=Michelle Jones|date=13 February 2012}}</ref>, is a South African film actress and the female vocalist in the electronic group [[Die Antwoord]]. Visser appeared in the 2015 South African film ''[[Chappie (film)|Chappie]]''. |
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| Background information | |
| Birth name | Anri du Toit |
| Also known as | Yo-Landi Vi$$er |
| Born | March 3, 1984[1] |
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| Years active | 2001–present |
| Labels | Zef Recordz |
| Website | www |
Anri du Toit (born March 3, 1984[2] in Port Alfred, Eastern Cape), better known by her stage name YoLandi Visser[3], is a South African film actress and the female vocalist in the electronic group Die Antwoord. Visser appeared in the 2015 South African film Chappie.
Music
Visser was a participant in the music and art group "The Constructus Corporation," a collaborative multi-media project, creating a graphic novel with a soundtrack and live show. She also has worked with South African 'corporate' hip-hop group MaxNormal.tv, appearing in several of their music/art video projects in the role of Max Normal's personal assistant.
Die Antwoord
Die Antwoord (pronounced [di ˈɐntvoərt], Afrikaans for "The Answer") is a South African rap group formed in Cape Town in 2008. The group was formed by rappers Ninja and Visser, and producer God (formerly referred to as DJ Hi-Tek). Die Antwoord's image is based on a counterculture movement known as Zef in South Africa, and incorporates elements of the work of photographer Roger Ballen.
Die Antwoord released their debut album $O$ in 2009. It was made freely available online and attracted international attention for their music video for "Enter the Ninja". After briefly signing with Interscope Records, in 2011 they founded their own label Zef Recordz, and released their second and third studio albums, Ten$Ion (2012) and Donker Mag (2014). They released their fourth album, Mount Ninji and da Nice Time Kid, in 2016.
Television and film
Visser co-starred in Umshini Wam and Tokoloshe, both of which co-starred bandmate Watkin Tudor Jones a.k.a. NINJA. Under her birth name, Visser also made two short films, Family Picnic and Spook Asem.
- Family Picnic (1998)
- Spook Asem (2004)
- Tokoloshe (2011)
- Umshimi Wam (2011)
- Chappie (2015)
Discography
The Constructus Corporation
- The Ziggurat (2003)
- Rap Made Easy (2007)
- Good Morning South Africa (2008)
Albums
- $O$ (2009)
- TEN$ION (2012)
- Donker Mag (2014)
- Mount Ninji and Da Nice Time Kid (2016)
- The Book of ZEF (2017)
Personal life
Born in Port Alfred, South Africa, Visser was adopted by a minister and his wife. At 16 she was sent to an all-girls musical school. She has a daughter with her bandmate Ninja.[4][5] Their daughter, Sixteen Jones, was born on January 15th, 2005. Ninja has stated that he and Yolandi have not been in a romantic relationship since 2009.[6]
References
- ^ http://articlebio.com/yolandi-visser
- ^ http://frostsnow.com/yolandi-visser
- ^ Michelle Jones (13 February 2012). "Band have the answer to secret of success". IOL.co.za.
- ^ "Meet Sixteen, The Daugther [sic] Of Ninja And Yolani Vi$$er – 2oceansvibe.com". Retrieved 2016-05-26.
- ^ Caroline Ryder (2015). "Yo-landi Visser: dark star". dazeddigital.com.
- ^ "Die Antwoord ~ Straight From The Horse'S Piel". YouTube. 2011-03-11. Retrieved 2015-09-06.
External links
- Yolandi Visser at IMDb
- Yolandi Visser Discography at discogs.com
- The Constructus Corporation Discography at discogs.com
- Zef Recordz
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