It was all glitz and glamour at The Royalty Soapie Awards. Celebrities put on their glad rags to witness cast and crew being awarded for their hard work on the small screens at The Galleria, M1Place, 10 Eastern Service Kramerville in Johannesburg. Telenovela, The River walked off with five awards and Gomora walked off with three awards.
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SIX YEARS OF SUCCESS
This year marks six years since the award ceremony has been in existence. Actress, founder and CEO of the awards Winnie Ntshaba says, "We are proud to celebrate the diverse calibre of nominations from across the continent. Our strategic collaboration with South African Tourism is significant as it buoys our local talent and elevates them on the international stage. The soapies are filmed locally showcasing South Africa's beautiful landscapes, infrastructure, and talent.' Winnie adds that the sixth-year milestone has been a fantastic journey, a dream coming to fruition. "As an actress, I am super excited about a new relationship that will bring inclusion of the Pan African Actors. A platform where we celebrate the hard work of individuals behind the soapie industry across Africa."
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HERE ISTHE LIST OF WINNERS
Outstanding Female Villain - Deirdre Wolhuter from 7 de Laan
Outstanding Male Villain - Jack Devnarai from Imbewu
Outstanding Lead Actress - Katlego Danke from Gomora
Outstanding Lead Actor - Vusi Kunene from HOZ (House of Zwide)
Outstanding Daily TV Drama - Binnelanders from Binnelanders
Outstanding Newcomer - Vuyo Biyela- The River
Outstanding Young Performer - Karabo Magongwa- House of Zwide
Outstanding Onscreen Couple - Hlomla Dandala andSindi Dlathu- The River
Outstanding Supporting Actor - Zenzelisphesihle SparkyXulu- The Estate
Outstanding Supporting Actress - Lunathi Mampofu- The River
Most Popular Show - 7 De laan
Viewer's Choice: Best Actor - Thabiso Molokomme asPaxton Kgomo- Skeem Saam
Viewer's Choice: Best Actress - Lunathi Mampofu as Emma -The River
Social Cohesion - Diepcity S2
Lifetime Achievement Award - Connie Chiume- Gomora
Most Watched Show - Uzalo
Trailblazer Award - Mfundi Vundla - Generations the Legacy
Outstanding Makeup & Hair Styling - The Estate
Outstanding Wardrobe - House of Zwide
Outstanding Writing Team - Diepcity S2
Outstanding Editing Team - Gomora
Outstanding Sound Mixing & Editing - House of Zwide
Outstanding Lighting Direction - The Black Door - TheBlack Door
Outstanding Cinematography - Imbewu
Outstanding Directing Team - The River
Outstanding Art Direction - uBettina Wethu Season 2- uBettina Wethu Season 2
Outstanding Casting - Gomora