Kagiso Lediga

Kagiso Lediga
Born South Africa
Occupation Actor, filmmaker, writer
Known for Bunny Chow, Catching Feelings

Kagiso Lediga is a South African stand-up comedian, actor and director. He 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.[1] He has played starring roles in the films Bunny Chow, and Wonder Boy for President.[2] Smaller roles include featuring in Die Antwoord's music video for Fatty Boom Boom as "Dr Kagiso, Dentist + Gynaechologist", who pulls a parktown prawn out of a Lady Gaga impersonator's vagina. In 2017, Lediga co-produced, directed and starred in the romantic drama film Catching Feelings.[3]

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 [4]
Best Writing Team of a TV Comedy Nominated [4]
2015 Best Achievement in Scriptwriting -TV Comedy Nominated [5]
Best Achievement in Directing - TV Comedy Nominated [5]

References

  1. ↑ Mkhwanazi, Katlego (10 November 2015). "The Bantu Hour – Back with a difference". The Mail and Guardian. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  2. ↑ Vourlias, Christopher (16 June 2016). "Durban: Satire 'Wonder Boy' Tweaks South African Politics". Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  3. ↑ Andersen, Nic (February 28, 2018). "Catching Feelings: South African release date, cast and latest trailer". The South African. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  4. 1 2 "2014 SAFTAs nominees announced". Elle Magazine. 7 March 2014. Retrieved 16 June 2016.
  5. 1 2 "2015 SAFTAs nominees announced". Screen Africa. 25 February 2015. Retrieved 16 June 2016.


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