fiction.wikisort.org - ActorKagiso Lediga (born 6 May 1978) is a South African Tswana comedian, actor, writer and director. He is the creator and executive producer of the Netflix crime drama Queen Sono which was released on 28 February 2020.[1][2][3][4] Lediga has written and directed noteworthy television comedies including the cult classic The Pure Monate Show, Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola, and the Bantu Hour.[5] He has played leading roles in the films Bunny Chow, Wonder Boy for President and Catching Feelings.[6][7]
South African actor
Kagiso Lediga |
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Born | (1978-05-06) 6 May 1978 (age 44)
South Africa |
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Nationality | South African |
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Occupation | Actor, filmmaker, writer, comedian |
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Known for | Queen Sono, Catching Feelings, Bunny Chow, Pure Monate Show, The Bantu Hour |
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Career
In 2017, Lediga co-produced, directed and starred in the romantic drama film Catching Feelings.[7] On 10 December 2018, Lediga was announced as the creator and one of the executive producers of the Netflix crime drama series Queen Sono.[8] Queen Sono was released on 28 February 2020 to positive reviews.[9][10] In April 2020, the series was renewed by Netflix for a second season.[11] However, on 26 November 2020, it was reported that Netflix has cancelled the series because of the production challenges brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic.[12]
Filmography
Year |
Film |
Genre |
Role |
Notes |
2013 |
Mary and Martha |
Drama |
Kumi |
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2016 |
Wonder Boy for President |
Comedy |
Wonder Boy |
Actor, Writer |
2017 |
Catching Feelings |
Drama |
Max Matsane |
Actor, director, writer |
2017 |
Wizard |
Drama |
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Director |
Year |
Television |
Genre |
Role |
Notes |
1997 |
The Phat Joe Show |
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2004 |
Pure Monate Show |
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Actor |
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2015 |
The Bantu Hour |
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Presenter, actor |
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2020 |
Queen Sono |
Crime drama |
Creator, executive producer, director, writer |
Netflix |
Awards
Year |
Association |
Category |
Nominated work |
Result |
Ref. |
2014 |
South African Film and Television Awards |
Best Director of a TV Comedy |
Late Nite News with Loyiso Gola |
Nominated |
[13] |
Best Writing Team of a TV Comedy |
Nominated |
[13] |
2015 |
Best Achievement in Scriptwriting -TV Comedy |
Nominated |
[14] |
Best Achievement in Directing – TV Comedy |
Nominated |
[14] |
References
- Winifred, Chisom (10 December 2019). "Queen is coming: Queen Sono premieres February 28th, 2020". Glam Africa. Retrieved 11 December 2019.
- Isama, Antoinette (11 June 2019). "Production for 'Queen Sono,' Netflix's First African Original Series, Is Underway". OkayAfrica. Retrieved 12 June 2019.
- Buso, Oyama (10 February 2019). "Kagiso Lediga speaks about Queen Sono – Africa's First Netflix Original Series". MSN Entertainment. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
- van Zyl, Gareth (12 February 2019). "Hitting highs with movie hit Matwetwe: Meet director Kagiso Lediga". BizNews. Retrieved 6 May 2019.
- Mkhwanazi, Katlego (10 November 2015). "The Bantu Hour – Back with a difference". The Mail and Guardian. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- Vourlias, Christopher (16 June 2016). "Durban: Satire 'Wonder Boy' Tweaks South African Politics". Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- Andersen, Nic (28 February 2018). "Catching Feelings: South African release date, cast and latest trailer". The South African. Retrieved 7 March 2018.
- Vourlias, Christopher (10 December 2018). "Netflix Orders 'Queen Sono,' Its First African Original Series". Variety. Retrieved 11 December 2018.
- "Queen Sono: Season 1 (2020)". Rotten Tomatoes. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
- "Queen Sono: Season 1". Metacritic. Retrieved 28 February 2020.
- Kanter, Jake (28 April 2020). "'Queen Sono': Netflix Renews Its First African Original Series". Deadline Hollywood. Retrieved 28 April 2020.
- Eloff, Herman (26 November 2020). "Queen Sono's second season cancelled amid 'current trying times'". Channel24. Retrieved 26 November 2020.
- "2014 SAFTAs nominees announced". Elle Magazine. 7 March 2014. Archived from the original on 10 August 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
- "2015 SAFTAs nominees announced". Screen Africa. 25 February 2015. Archived from the original on 27 August 2016. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
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