{{short description|South African actor}} {{Use dmy dates|date=April 2022}} {{Infobox person | name = Given Stuurman | other_names = PapiAction | image = | image_size = | alt = | caption = | birth_date = | birth_name = Given Mahlatse Stuurman | birth_place = Johannesburg, South Africa | death_date = | death_place = | resting_place = | resting_place_coordinates = <!-- {{coord|LAT|LONG|display=inline,title}} --> | alma_mater = | education = | height = | years_active = 2006–present | party = | spouse = | children = | awards = | father = | mother = | relatives = | signature = | website = | footnotes = | occupation = Actor, presenter }}
'''Given Mahlatse Stuurman''', also known by his trade name '''PapiAction''', is a South African actor.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www2.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2be184e22f| archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20210515032456/https://www2.bfi.org.uk/films-tv-people/4ce2be184e22f| url-status=dead| archive-date=15 May 2021| title=Given Stuurman |publisher=British Film Institute | access-date=15 November 2020}}</ref> Started as a child artist, Stuurman is best known for his roles in the popular television serials and films ''Invictus'', ''Straight Outta Benoni'', ''Scout's Safari'' and ''Scandal!''.<ref name= gigster>{{cite web | url=https://www.gigster.co.za/artists/given-stuurman/| title=Given Stuurman bio |publisher=Gigster | access-date=15 November 2020}}</ref>
==Personal life== He was born and raised in Johannesburg, South Africa. Although, he went on to study sound engineering at the Academy of Sound Engineering in Auckland Park, he later quit from it.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://okmzansi.co.za/5-facts-you-need-to-know-about-given-stuurman/| title=5 Facts You Need To Know About Given Stuurman |publisher=okmzansi | access-date=15 November 2020}}</ref>
He is married and is a father of one daughter, who was born in 2020.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://citizen.co.za/lifestyle/your-life-entertainment-your-life/entertainment-celebrities/2266394/scandal-actor-given-stuurman-welcomes-his-first-child/| title='Scandal!' actor Given Stuurman welcomes his first child |publisher=Citizen | access-date=15 November 2020}}</ref>
==Career== He is one of the most popular child artists in South African in mid 2000s. In 2006, he was selected for the role 'Xolisi 'Speedy' Ncebe' in the television series ''Tshisa'' telecast on SABC1. The series became highly popular where he continued to play the role until 2012. Then he played the role 'Medupe' in the television sitcom ''Gauteng Maboneng'' in 2011. In 2009, he joined the cast of television serial ''Scandal!'' and played one of the lead role of 'Kgosi'. The series become highly popular aired for more than 10 years.<ref>{{cite web | url=https://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=5661| title=Given Stuurman: Full / Real Name: Given Mahlatse Stuurman |publisher=tvsa | access-date=15 November 2020}}</ref>
In 2005, he made his debut cinema role in the film ''Straight Outta Benoni'' where he played a supportive role of 'Manziman's brother'. In 2006, he appeared in the home movie ''König Otto''. In 2009, he starred in the blockbuster ''Invictus'' with a minor role 'Township Kid'.<ref name= gigster /> In 2017, he became a regular cast in the television serial ''Shuga''. In the serial, he played the role 'Reggie'.
==Filmography== {| class="wikitable" |- ! Year !! Film !! Role !! Genre !! Ref. |- | 2003 || ''Scout's Safari'' || || TV series || |- | 2005 || ''Straight Outta Benoni'' || Manziman's brother || Film || |- | 2006 || ''Tshisa'' || Xolisi 'Speedy' Ncebe || TV series || |- | 2006 || ''König Otto'' || Mbugu || TV movie || |- | 2009 || ''Invictus'' || Township Kid || Film || |- | 2009 || ''Scandal!'' || Kgosi Legae || TV series || |- | 2017–19 || ''Shuga'' || Reggie || TV series || |- |2021 |''Jiva!'' |Samukelo "Samu" |TV series | |}
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==External links== * {{IMDb name|nm1855438}} * [https://www.hivplusmag.com/print-issue/2018/12/24/plus-128-janfeb-2019-mtv-star-given-stuurman-25-amazing-people MTV Star Given Stuurman & 25 Amazing People] * [https://www.peoplemagazine.co.za/celebrity-news/local-celebrities/etv-scandal-actor-given-stuurman-welcomes-his-first-child/ eTV Scandal! actor Given Stuurman welcomes his first child] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20200414100204/https://www.peoplemagazine.co.za/celebrity-news/local-celebrities/etv-scandal-actor-given-stuurman-welcomes-his-first-child/ |date=14 April 2020 }}
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