Marguerite van Eeden explained

Marguerite van Eeden
Birth Date:6 June
Alma Mater:Stellenbosch University
Occupation:Actress, photographer
Years Active:2016–present

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,[11] which earned her an award at for Best Actress at the Silver Screen Film Festival (Silwerskermfees). 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] They later broke up. In May 2024, van Eeden married Roy Harris.[15]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleRoleNotes
2017Passion GapElani Short film
2017VaselinetjieVaselinetjie / Helena Bosman
2019MoffieHailey
2020Vergeet my nieMardaleen Coetzer

Television

YearTitleRoleNotes
2016Die BylZelda / Monica Waters2 episodes
2017Sara se GeheimAnitaRecurring role (seasons 1–2)
2017KernYoung Stella
2017Deep EndMelanie
2018FynskrifAlex KrugerMain role (seasons 1–3)
2018Die SpreeusMarianneEpisode: "Sonde met die Bure"
2019SomerkersfeesJaneTelevision film
2021AfgrondHannelie Fourie

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Marguerite Van Eeden - which role is right for you, auditions, dreaded crying scenes & side-hustles . 2021-11-18 . Listen Notes . 11 November 2020 . en.
  2. Web site: Morkel . Graye . Vaselinetjie . 2021-11-18 . Channel . en-US.
  3. Web site: Feel the love . 2021-11-18 . PressReader.
  4. Marguerite van Eeden vertel ons van Vaselinetjie. Rooi Rose. 22 September 2017. 19 November 2021. af.
  5. The unforgettable Marguerite van Eeden in Vergeet My Nie. Pop Speaking. 6 February 2020. 19 November 2021.
  6. Web site: APM: Marguerite van Eeden . 2021-11-18 . Artistes Personal Management.
  7. Marguerite van Eeden: As dit moet wees, sal dit wees. Sarie. Liani. Jansen van Rensburg. 25 June 2021. 19 November 2021. af.
  8. Web site: Adams . Maryam . 2021-08-09. Meet leading lady Marguerite van Eeden . 2021-11-18 . MatieMedia . en-ZA.
  9. Web site: Growing up after apartheid . 2021-11-18 . PressReader.
  10. Web site: Marguerite van Eeden: TVSA . 2021-11-18 . www.tvsa.co.za.
  11. Web site: Zietsman . Gabi . Vergeet My Nie . 2021-11-18 . Channel . en-US.
  12. Web site: 2021-03-24 . Marguerite van Eeden oor 'Afgrond', fotografie en 'n see-uitsig in Seepunt . 2021-11-18 . Maroela Media . en.
  13. Web site: 'Vergeet My Nie' actress and Spoegwolf singer madly in love in February! . 2021-11-18 . Jacaranda FM. 12 February 2020 .
  14. Web site: Nel . Carryn-Ann . Spoegwolf-lid en 'Vaselinetjie'-aktrise is uitmekaar . 2021-11-18 . Netwerk24 . af-ZA.
  15. Web site: Marguerite en 'rock solid' Roy: Nou trou sy regtig egtig oor landsgrense heen. Huisgenoot. Jody. Taylor. 17 December 2023. 12 May 2024. af.