Elma Postma
Elma Postma | |
|---|---|
| Born | Elma Postma September 6, 1978 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation | Actress, presenter |
| Years active | 2000–present |
| Spouse(s) | Paul Potgieter |
Elma Postma (born 6 September 1978), is a South African actress. She is best known for her roles in the popular serials Isidingo, Boer Soek 'n Vrou and 7de Laan.[1][2]
Personal life[]
She was born on 6 September 1978 in South Africa.[citation needed]
She is married to her longtime partner Paul Potgieter.[3]
Career[]
In 2000, she made her television debut in the popular soapie 7de Laan where she played the role of 'Dezi Terreblanche'. She eventually left the show in June 2007. Other than television, she appeared several popular films such as The Mating Game in 2010, Wonderlus in 2017, and 'n Man Soos My Pa in 2015. In the film The Mating Game, she starred as lead role 'Sara van Graan' which gained so much popularity. In 2011, she joined the cast of kykNET soap opera Binneland which was initially referred to as Binnelanders. In the serial, she played the lead role 'Bea'.[3]
Apart from acting, Postma is a prolific singer who is a renowned cello player. She also made appearances on the several magazine covers in South Africa including: Rooi Rose, Huisgenoot, Sarie, TV Plus, Vrouekeur, TimeOut, Tydskrif, Insig, and Leef.[3]
She made her film debut in 2011 as Sister Suzaan in the film Superheroes. She was also the presenter of 'Ontbytsake en die Boer soek een vrou' series on KykNET for first three seasons.[4] She also starred in several theater productions at art festivals, including Heart Sins in 2004 directed by Henry Mylne, Haaks in 2005, Monsters in 2006 directed by Pierre van Pletzen and Hell on Heaven and Earth directed by Vicky Davis. In 2014, she joined the radio broadcast of Die Nag van Legio.[5]
Lion accident[]
On 18 February 2006, she was bitten by a lion her family visits a lion farm near Klerksdorp. She moved closer to tame lions through the fence when her ring got caught in one of the lion’s claws. When she attempted to dislodge the ring from the claw, tamed lion distressed and bit her hand. Her fingers were damaged largely where doctors however managed to repair the damaged fingers.[1]
Filmography[]
| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2000 | 7de Laan | Dezi van Jaarsveld Terreblanche | TV Series | |
| 2010 | The Mating Game | Dr. Sara van Graan | TV Series | |
| 2011 | Superhelde | Suster Suzaan | Film | |
| 2011 | Binnelanders | Bea Basson | TV Series | |
| 2015 | 'n Man Soos My Pa | Ellie Le Roux | Film | |
| 2017 | Isidingo | Lalage Lategan | TV Series | |
| 2017 | Wonderlus | Santie | Film | |
| 2020 | Spoorloos: Heksejag | Isabel Vosloo | TV Series |
References[]
- ^ Jump up to: a b "Elma Postma". tvsa. 2020-11-22. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- ^ https://web.archive.org/web/20090325030651/http://beta.mnet.co.za/fanclub/BoerSoeknvrou/
- ^ Jump up to: a b c "Elma Postma career". briefly. 2020-11-22. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- ^ "'Boer soek 'n vrou'- legend Elma Postma back on the farm roads". netwerk24. 2020-11-22. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
- ^ "Elma Postma". ESAT. 2020-11-22. Retrieved 2020-11-22.
External links[]
- Elma Postma at IMDb
- Living people
- South African television actresses
- South African actresses
- 1978 births
- South African film actresses
- South African television personalities