Launched in 2013 by former Generations actress Winnie Ntshaba the Royalty Soapie are back for their 4th instalment. The Royalty Soapie Awards recognize and celebrate all major contributors to the South African Soap Opera industry. The awards celebrate everyone who contributes to the industry from actors, make-up artists, costume designer, or producers.
This year the awards have added two Recognition Awards namely Social Cohesion, which will be awarded to a soapie production that has demonstrated and/or addressed the most current social affairs/social ills affecting our communities. The second recognition award will be awarded to a Background Actor in a soapie production that has been essential in creating the tone, mood and atmosphere of the soapie scene(s)
Popular Emmy-nominated The River leads with 14 nominations and Gomora follows with 13. The nominees were announced by Winnie Ntshaba and Comedian Mpho Pops in a simulcast broadcast on SABC 1, YouTube and Facebook. Here is a list of this year’s nominees :
OUTSTANDING ART DIRECTION
7de Laan
Getroud met Rugby
Gomora
Isibaya
The River
OUTSTANDING DIRECTING TEAM
Gomora
Isibaya
Lithapo
The Queen
The River
OUTSTANDING EDITING TEAM
Arendsvlei
Gomora
Isibaya
Suidooster
The River
OUTSTANDING LIGHTING
Arendsvlei
Gomora
Isibaya
The Queen
The River
OUTSTANDING MAKE-UP & HAIR
7de Laan
Gomora
Muvhango
The Queen
The River
OUTSTANDING WARDROBE
Binnelanders
Gomora
Suidooster
The Queen
The River
OUTSTANDING WRITING TEAM
Arendsvlei
Gomora
Isithembiso
Skeem Saam
The River
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR
Dann-Jaques Mouton as Justin Booysen in 7de Laan
Luzuko Nkqeto as Bangizizwe on Isidingo
Sthembiso Khoza as Shaka Khoza on The Queen
Jeremia Phele as Uncle Maswabi on The Throne
Simphiwe Majozi as Sbu on Uzalo
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Nomsa Buthelezi as Boipelo in Generations: The Legacy
Sannah Mchunu as Zodwa on Gomora
Siyasanga Papu as Pretty on Gomora
Lydia Mokgokoloshi as Koko Mantsha on Skeem Saam
Zandile Msutwana as Vuyiswa on The Queen
OUTSTANDING NEWCOMER
Cantona James as Daniel Lafras in Arendsvlei
Sicelo Buthelezi as Teddy on Gomora
Siphesihle Ndaba as Mazet on Gomora
Richard September as Bennie on Suidooster
Thembinkosi Mthembu as Mabutho on The River
OUTSTANDING COUPLE
Roberto Kyle as Leeroy Foster and Craig Adriaanse as Wesley in Arendsvlei
Germandt Geldenhuys as Louis Koster and Je-Ani Swiegelaar as Naomi Koster in Binnelanders
David Louw as Simon Greeff and Christel van den Bergh as Renate Greef in Getroud met Rugby
Thulani Mtsweni as Sibiya and Nasiphi Ntabeni as Cebisa in Isidingo
Sindi Dlathu as Lindiwe and Hlomla Dandala as Zweli in The River
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR
Jody Abrahams as Lionel Foster on Arendsvlei
Vusi Kunene as Jack Mabaso on Generations: The Legacy
Gabriel Temudzani as Chief Azwindini Mukwevho on Muvhango
Maurice Paige as Tyron Daniels on Suidooster
Presley Chweneyagae as Thuso “Cobra” Mokoena on The River
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS
Lorraine Moropa as Pabi on Lithapo
Dieketseng Mnisi as MaNtuli on Skeem Saam
Sindi Dlathu as Lindiwe Dikana on The River
Tsholofelo Matshaba as Princess Odirile on The Throne
Dawn Thandeka King as MaNgcobo on Uzalo
OUTSTANDING MALE VILLAIN
Dirk Stoltz as DeWet Basson on 7de Laan
Jacques Gombault as Jonas on Binnelanders
Lindani Nkosi as Lincoln Sibeko on Isidingo
Thembinkosi Mthembu as Mabutho on The River
Zolisa Xaluva as Sello Morule on The Throne
OUTSTANDING FEMALE VILLAIN
Laré Birk as Alice Moolman in Binnelanders
Connie Chiume as Mam’ Sonto on Gomora
Lesego Marakalla as Rachel on Skeem Saam
Denise Newman as Bridgette October on Suidooster
Sindi Dlathu as Lindiwe Dikana on The River
OUTSTANDING SOAPIE
7de Laan
Binnelanders
Getroud met Rugby
Isidingo
The Queen
Most Popular Soapie ( Public Voting Category)
1 – 7de Laan
2 – Arendsvlei
3 – Binnelanders
4 – Getroud met Rugby
5 – Giyani – Land of Blood
6 – Gomora
7 – Imbewu
8 – Isibaya
9 – Isidingo
10 – Isithembiso
11 – Lithapo
12 – Muvhango
13 – Rhythm City
14 – Scandal
15 – Skeem Saam
16 – Suidooster
17 – Generations: The Legacy
18 – The Queen
19 – The River
20 – The Throne
21 – Thola
22 – Uzalo
How to vote:
You can dial *120*32020# and follow the instructions.
Votes are charged at R0,50c per 20 seconds. Unlimited votes per day.
Voters will automatically be entered into a competition to co-present the award on the night.
The public vote for the Most Popular Soapie continues until midnight on the 31 August.
Catch the 4th Royalty Soapie Awards Ceremony 26 September 2020 broadcast on SABC 1 at 20h00
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