Marike

35 years old, Singapore, Singapore

Hi guys!


I am a (proudly) South African 5ft4 bundle of dynamite!

I obtained my B-Tech Degree in Musical Theatre in 2011 and I have been playing “make- believe” ever since.

I have experience in both television and film. A few career highlights include:

-Shooting a worldwide TVC in India for the UAE airline, Fly Dubai.

-A leading role in the musical production of Lazy Town Live at the world’s largest theme park - IMG World’s of Adventure (Dubai).

-Portraying the role of Freckleface in the musical Freckleface Strawberry at the National Children’s Theatre (Johannesburg). This quirky musical is based on the books written by actress Julianne Moore.

-Receiving a nomination for ‘Best Newcomer’ at the Naledi Theatre Awards (South African Theatre Awards) for portraying the role of Mary Lennox in an adaptation of The Secret Garden.

-Featuring as young Mari De Wet in an Afrikaans television series called Donkerland - An epic historical tale based on the acclaimed stage production by Deon Opperman.
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When I’m not playing dress-up, belting out show tunes or memorising lines - I teach drama to little ones. You'll also find me brewing coffee or playing fetch with my adorable cocker spaniel, Charlie.

Detailed CV below:

Theatre
2019- Project Rising Star-QE2 - Pursued By A Bear Productions (Dubai)
2018 - Almost Maine - H72 Productions( Dubai)
2018 - Blabbermouth - Short And Sweet Play Festival (Dubai)
2018 - Chicken - Constellation (Dubai)
2017 - 2018 - Cartoon Network- Lazy Town Live - IMG World of Adventures (Dubai)
2016 - Sneeuwitjie (Snow White) Pantomime - Emporer's Palace Johannesburg
2015 - Aspoestertjie (Cinderella) Pantomime
2014 - Freckleface Strawberry The Musical - National Children's Theatre
2013 - Secret Garden - National Children's Theatre
2012 - Goggas (Bugs) - National Children's Theatre
2012 - Aladdin JR. - National Children's Theatre
2011 - Ester The Musical - The Pretoria State Theatre
2010 - The 25TH Annual Putnam Spelling BEE
2009 - RENT! The Musical
2008 - Urinetown The Musical

Television, Film and Corporate
2019- Elf Yourself -#WowJBR (Dubai)
2019- Insomnia Gaming Festival (Saudi Arabia)
2019- Tips n' Tricks - Mixfame
2019- Fly Dubai TVC- Boom Town Productions
2018- Careem and Anghami TVC- Careem UAE
2018- Grand Opening- Warner Brothers Abu Dhabi Theme park
2017 - I am a NatGeo Photographer - NatGeo Middle East
2017 - UAE Ministry of Health Campaign - VIP Films
2013 - Donkerland - Kyknet - Bottomline Productions
2011 - Cool Catz - Puppeteer - Red Pepper Productions
2011 - Price Water House Coopers In-House Promo