{{Short description|South African actress}} {{Use dmy dates|date=December 2023}} {{Use South African English|date=December 2023}} {{Infobox person | name = | image = | caption = | birth_name = | birth_date = {{birth date and age|1992|4|30|df=y}} | birth_place = | other_names = | nationality = | alma_mater = University of Cape Town | occupation = actress, dancer, and theatre maker. | years_active = 2008–present | notable_works = | website = {{URL|https://nicolefortuin.com/}} }}

'''Nicole Fortuin''' (born 30 April 1992) is a South African actress, dancer, and theatre maker. Her films include ''Flatland'' (2019), ''Indemnity'' (2021), and ''Late Bloomer'' (2022). On television, she is known for her roles in ''Roer Jou Voete'' (2015–2016) and ''Alles Malan'' (2019–2022).

==Early life and education== Fortuin is from Belhar, Cape Town.<ref>{{Cite journal|url=https://www.timeslive.co.za/sunday-times/lifestyle/2019-03-17-flatland-star-nicole-fortuin-says-talent-isnt-enough-to-guarantee-success/|title='Flatland' star Nicole Fortuin says talent isn't enough to guarantee success|journal=Times Live|first=Chrizelda|last=Kekana|date=17 March 2019|accessdate=10 August 2022}}</ref> She attended the Settlers High School. At 16 in 2008, she became a top 4 finalist in e.tv's ''Shield Teens No Sweat Dance Challenge''. She graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in Theatre and Performance from the University of Cape Town in 2014.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://thepeoplesmovies.com/2021/08/flatland-interview-nicole-fortuin/|title=Flatland Interview – Nicole Fortuin|website=The People's Movies|first=Shane A.|last=Bassett|date=30 August 2021|accessdate=10 August 2022|archive-date=27 January 2023|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20230127204211/https://thepeoplesmovies.com/2021/08/flatland-interview-nicole-fortuin/|url-status=dead}}</ref><ref>{{Cite journal|url=https://sarafinamagazine.com/2017/10/11/a-conversation-with-nicole-fortuin/|title=A Conversation with Nicole Fortuin|journal=Sarafina Magazine|date=11 October 2017|accessdate=10 August 2022}}</ref>

==Career== After graduating from UCT, Fortuin was cast as Maryke van Niekerk in the Afrikaans-language SABC 3 series ''Roer Jou Voete''. The following year, she made her feature film debut in the American teen film ''A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits'' as Georgie, a makeup artist and Fairy Godmother-figure to Sofia Carson's character. In 2017, Fortuin appeared in the films ''Van der Merwe'', a comedy and ''Vaselinetjie'', a drama, as well as the second season of ''Swartwater'' as Cindy.{{citation needed|date=December 2023}}

Fortuin starred opposite Izel Bezuidenhout in the film ''Flatland'' directed by Jenna Bass, which screened at the 2019 Toronto International Film Festival and Berlinale. That same year, Fortuin began starring as Lee-Ann in the kykNET series ''Alles Malan''. Fortuin appeared in season 2 of ''Blood & Water'' on Netflix as well as the action film ''Indemnity'' and the Showmax film ''Late Bloomer''.<ref>{{Cite journal|url=https://www.iol.co.za/saturday-star/news/atypicalinterview-actress-nicole-fortuin-on-her-moms-famous-spaghetti-and-bacon-48580eaa-60e6-46f1-8ca1-482c4b907e0d|title=#aTypicalInterview: Actress Nicole Fortuin on her mom's famous spaghetti and bacon|first=Sameer|last=Naik|journal=IOL|date=7 March 2022|accessdate=10 August 2022}}</ref> She has an upcoming role in Kelsey Egan's ''The Fix''.{{citation needed|date=December 2023}}

==Filmography== ===Film=== {| class="wikitable unsortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- | 2016 | ''A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits'' | Georgie |Directed by Michelle Johnston |- | rowspan="3" | 2017 | ''Van der Merwe'' | Tania |Comedy |- | ''Voor ek val'' | Zoe | Short film |- | ''Vaselinetjie'' | Older Nasrene |Drama |- | rowspan="2" | 2019 | ''Far From The Castle'' | Eliza | Short film |- | ''Flatland'' | Natalie Jonkers |Adventure / Western |- | rowspan="3" | 2021 | ''Sons of the Sea'' | Tanya |Drama |- | ''Indemnity'' | Angela Abrams | Action / Crime / Thriller |- | ''Klein Karoo 2'' | Tarryn | <ref>{{Cite journal|url=https://northcliffmelvilletimes.co.za/353755/nicole-fortuin-takes-on-the-klein-karoo-2-2/|title=Nicole Fortuin takes on the Klein Karoo 2|journal=Northcliffe Melville Times|first=Neo|last=Phase|date=4 January 2022|accessdate=10 August 2022}}</ref> |- | 2024 | ''Heart of the Hunter'' | Naledi Gumede | Netflix film<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.ewn.co.za/2024/04/04/heart-of-the-hunter-1-on-netflixs-top-10-list-actress-nicole-fortuin-chats-about-this-epic-feat|title=Heart of the Hunter #1 on Netflix's top 10 list, actress Nicole Fortuin chats about this epic feat|website=Eyewitness News|first1=Tasleem|last1=Gierdien|first2=Tracey|last2=Lange|date=4 April 2024|accessdate=8 April 2024}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.netflix.com/tudum/articles/heart-of-the-hunter-release-date-news|title=Everything You Need to Know About Heart of the Hunter|first=Ingrid|last=Ostby|website=Netflix |date=30 March 2024|access-date=2 April 2024}}</ref> |- | 2024 | ''The Fix'' | Angela |Action /Sci-Fi |- |}

===Television=== {| class="wikitable unsortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- | 2015–2016 | ''Roer Jou Voete'' | Maryke van Niekerk | Main role |- | 2017 | ''Swartwater'' | Cindy | Season 2 |- | rowspan="2" | 2018 | ''Onder die Suiderkruis'' | Danni Dyer | |- | ''Dead in the Water'' | Kat | Television film |- | rowspan="2" | 2019 | ''Dwaalster'' | Helena | 2 episodes |- | ''Die Spreeus'' | Lea | 2 episodes |- | 2019–2022 | ''Alles Malan'' | Lee-Ann | Main role |- | rowspan="2" | 2020 | ''Projek Dina'' | Gail Versveld | 1 episode |- | ''Rage'' | Tamsyn | Television film |- | 2021–present | ''Legacy'' | Eloise | Season 2 |- | 2021 | ''Blood & Water'' | Detective Petersen | 2 episodes |- | 2022 | ''Late Bloomer'' | Lauryn | Showmax film |- | 2023 | ''One Piece'' | Ririka | Episode "Romance Dawn" |- |}

==Stage== {| class="wikitable unsortable" |- ! Year ! Title ! Role ! Notes |- | rowspan="3" | 2014 | ''Mephisto'' | Fonnesique | The Arena, Cape Town<ref>{{Cite journal|url=https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/cape-times/20140407/281951720790824|title=Timely reminder of how vital the voice of dissent is|journal=Cape Times|date=7 April 2014|accessdate=10 August 2022}}</ref> |- | ''Sister Sister Sister'' | | Director; National Arts Festival |- | ''Curl Up and Dye'' | Rolene | Rosebank Theatre, Cape Town |- | 2015 | ''Sleeping Beauty'' | Aurora | Joburg Theatre, Johannesburg |- | 2018 | ''Oleanna'' | Carol | Fugard Theatre, Cape Town<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.broadwayworld.com/south-africa/article/BWW-Interview-Nicole-Fortuin-On-Being-Flawed-Layered-and-Vocal-in-OLEANNA-20180911|title=Interview: Nicole Fortuin On Being 'Flawed, Layered and Vocal' in OLEANNA|website=BroadwayWorld|first=Lindsay|last=Kruger|date=11 September 2018|accessdate=10 August 2022}}</ref> |- |}

==References== {{reflist}}

==External links== * {{IMDb name|7224977}} *[https://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=17255 Nicole Fortuin] at TVSA

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