The Queen (2016 TV series)
| The Queen | |
|---|---|
| Genre | Telenovela |
| Created by | Ferguson Films |
| Written by | Phathu Makwarela, Gwydion Beynon |
| Directed by | Andries van der Merwe |
| Starring |
Connie Ferguson Sello Maake Ka-Ncube Marah Louw Shona Ferguson Rami Chuene Zenande Mfenyana Themba Ndaba Zandile Msutwana |
| Theme music composer | Joel Assaizky |
| Country of origin | South Africa |
| Original language(s) |
English Setswana Sepedi and isiZulu |
| No. of seasons | 3 |
| Production | |
| Executive producer(s) | Connie Ferguson, Shona Ferguson |
| Producer(s) | Lauren Neil, Amanda Quwe |
| Cinematography | Leon kries |
| Camera setup | Multi-camera |
| Production company(s) | Ferguson Films |
| Release | |
| Original network | Mzantsi Magic |
| Picture format | SDTV 576i, HDTV 1080i |
| Audio format | Stereophonic |
| First shown in | South Africa |
| External links | |
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The Queen is a South African telenovela that premiered on Mzansi Magic on August 1, 2016 – present,The telenovela is produced by Ferguson Film and created by one of South Africa’s most respected Actresses Connie Ferguson and her husband Shona Ferguson.[1]
The telenovela stars Connie as Harriet Khoza (Connie Ferguson) who has lived her whole life as a spoiled trophy wife, but tragedy strikes her family and she is forced to take over a family empire and bring unity to a family at war with itself, whilst hiding a deadly secret that can tear the whole family apart. It is this concealed lie that sets into motion a series of events that will see Harriet battling forces that are out to destroy the life she has grown accustomed to.[2]
Premise
(Connie Ferguson) plays the role of Harriet Khoza, forced to do the unthinkable when her husband’s (Treasure Tshabalala) secret comes to light.Harriet has lived her whole life as a spoiled trophy wife, but tragedy strikes her family and she is forced to take over a family empire and bring unity to a family at war with itself, while hiding a deadly secret that can tear the whole family apart.
Boi Maake (Marah Louw) is the has-been singer. She is a big personality. Jerry Maake (Shona Ferguson) is a cop, but in a way he’s never done before. He’s not a rich guy. He has a tainted relationship with his son and his daughter tries to be the peace keeper.[3]
Cast
Main
- Sello Maake Ka Ncube as Kgosi Kgosietsile
- Sthembiso Khoza as Shaka Khoza
- Marah Louw as Boitshwarelo Maake
- Dineo Moeketsi as Keabetswe Khoza
- Loyiso MacDonald as Kagiso Khoza
- Themba Ndaba as Mfanafuthi "Brutus" Khoza
- Zandile Msutwana as Vuyiswa “Vee” Jola
- Shona Ferguson as Jeremiah "Jerry" Maake
- Connie Ferguson as Harriet Khoza
- Zenande Mfenyana as Goodness Mabuza
- Rami Chuene as Gracious Mabuza
- Motsoaledi Setumo as Mmabatho
- Zolisa Xaluva as Diamond Mabuza
- Thembsie Matu as Petronella
- Thato Molamu as Bakang Nkwe
Recurring
- Natasha Thahane as Amo Maake
Awards and nominations
Dstv Viewers Choice Awards
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | "Sello Maake Ka-Ncube" | Favourite Actor | Nominated |
| 2018 | "Thembsie Matu" | Favourite Actress | Pending |
| 2018 | "Rami Chuene" | Pending |
The South African Film and Television Awards (Saftas)
| Year | Nominee/work | Award | Result |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2018 | Joe Assaizky" | Best Achievement In Original Music/Score-TV Soap/Telenovel | Nominated |
| 2018 | "Leon kries" | Best Achievement in Cinematography-Telenovel | Nominated |
| 2018 | "Odette Earle" | Best Achievement in Art/ Production Design - TV Soap/Telenovela | Nominated |
| 2018 | "Ferguson Films" | Most Popular TV Soap/Telenovela | Nominated |
References
- ↑ "Connie Ferguson wears the crown | IOL Entertainment". Retrieved 2018-03-24.
- ↑ "The Queen | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 2018-03-24.
- ↑ "Connie Ferguson is 'The Queen' in new TV show". Retrieved 2018-03-24.