Arno Marais Explained

Arno Marais
Birth Date:April 19, 1984
Birth Name:Arno Marais
Birth Place:Bloemfontein, South Africa
Nationality:South African
Years Active:2004–present
Spouse:not married
Mother:Corrie Viviers
Occupation:Actor

Arno Marais (born 19 April 1984), is a South African actor. He is best known for his roles in the popular serials Stroomop, Die Boekklub and Reconnect.

Personal life

He was born on 19 April 1984 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. His mother is Corrie Viviers.

Career

In 2009, he played the role as IT specialist 'Benjamin le Roux' in the popular soap opera Isidingo where his episode aired on 20 November.[1] In 2016, he appeared in the kykNET drama series Die Boekklub and played the role 'Herman Mouton'. In late 2016, he had a two-year hiatus from Isidingo. During this period, he joined the cast of television serial Sokhulu & Partners and played the role as 'Adv. Nick Edwards'. Then he appeared on the serial 7de Laan in a recurring role. Then in 2017, he returned to Isidingo.[2]

Accident

On 28 July 2010, he was involved in a fatal car accident in which Kobus Venter, a teenager has died. Marais was severely injured and remained in a coma for four weeks at Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria.[3] According to hospital sources, he had some swelling on the brain during coma as well as bad internal bleeding. He left lung was crushed, so used a respirator.[4] He spent six weeks in hospital.[5] In 2012, he made a brief first appearance in the Pretoria Regional Court regarding the accident.[6]

Controversy

In 2018, he posted a number of Tweets attacking Muslims and Tweeted some questionable views about Islam.[7]

Television serials

Filmography

Year Film Role Genre Ref.
2015 Reconnect Matt Film
2018 Stroomop Phillip Film
2019 Miracle Pastor Gregory Short film

Notes and References

  1. Web site: 2020-11-23 . Arno Marais bio . 2020-11-23 . tvsa.
  2. Web site: 2020-11-23 . Arno Marais is back on Isidingo! . 2020-11-23 . IOL.
  3. Web site: 2020-11-23 . Isidingo's Arno: mom's coma vigal . 2020-11-23 . news24.
  4. Web site: 2020-11-23 . Isidingo actor Marais remains in ICU after weekend crash . 2020-11-23 . pressreader.
  5. Web site: 2020-11-23 . Isidingo’s Arno Marais charged after crash . 2020-11-23 . news24.
  6. Web site: 2020-11-23 . Isidingo star in court after fatal accident . 2020-11-23 . IOL.
  7. Web site: 2020-11-23 . Isidingo star Arno Marais apologises for "offensive" Tweets . 2020-11-23 . The South African.