Crystal-Donna Roberts
Crystal-Donna Roberts (born 13 October 1984) is a South African actress, presenter, and writer.
She is best known for her roles in the films The Endless River (2015) and Krotoa (2017).
Crystal-Donna Roberts | |
|---|---|
| Born | 13 October 1984 |
| Alma mater | University of the Free State |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2009–present |
| Spouse | Schalk Cornelessen (m. 2015) |
Early life
Roberts spent her early childhood in Cape Town, living in Bonteheuwel, Kensington, and Factreton. She completed her secondary education in Bloemfontein. She went on to graduate with a Bachelor of Arts in Drama and Theatre from the University of the Free State in 2005. A year later, she moved back to Cape Town where she briefly worked as a high school drama teacher before pursuing acting as a career.
Filmography
Film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2010 | The Incredible Adventures of Hanna Hoekom | Sharon | |
| 2011 | The Italian Consul | Mary | |
| 2011 | Skeem | Pearl | |
| 2012 | Chronicle | Samantha | |
| 2015 | The Endless River | Tiny Solomons | |
| 2016 | Tussen as en hoop | Olivia | |
| 2017 | Krotoa | Krotoa | |
| 2017 | The Number | Bridget | |
| 2018 | Our Albertinia | Inge Abrahams | Short film |
| 2018 | Benjamin | Chantelle September | Short film |
| 2019 | Liewe Lisa | Lara | |
| 2019 | Griekwastad | Tracey |
Television
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Montana | Bijou | Season 1 |
| 2010–2014 | Vallei van Sluiers | Charmaine Willemse | Main role |
| 2012 | Vloeksteen | Ina Uys | Season 1 |
| 2013 | Die Boland Moorde | Elmarie | Season 1 |
| 2016 | Die Byl | Evelyn | Season 1 |
| 2008 | Mense Mense | Liesel Klein | Main role |
| 2018 | Fine Print (Afrikaans: Fynskrif) | Thandi | Main role (season 1) |
| 2018–present | Arendsvlei | Janice Cupido | Main role |
| 2019 | Die Spreeus | Jenny | Episode: "Shaun Vink" |
| 2020 | Projek Dina | Bonita | |
| 2020 | Kompleks | Lucy | 1 episode |
| 2021–present | Swartwater | Ava Ebrahim | Season 3– |
Stage
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2009 | Romeo & Juliet: Unplugged | Juliet | Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town |
| 2013 | Bidsprinkaan | Katryn | Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees, Oudtshoorn |
| 2014 | Rondomskrik | Various | Baxter Theatre Centre, Cape Town |
| 2015 | Siener in die Suburbs | Tiemie | Aardklop, Potchefstroom |
Awards and nominations
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Venice International Film Festival | Best Actress | The Endless River | Nominated | |
| 2018 | South African Film and Television Awards | Best Actress – Film | Krotoa | Won | |
| 2020 | Best Actress – Telenovela | Arendsvlei | Nominated | ||
| 2021 | Nominated |
References
External links
- Crystal-Donna Roberts at IMDb
- Crystal-Donna Roberts at TVSA
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