- The nominees for the 5th annual Royalty Soapie Awards are out.
- The announcement was broadcast on SABC1 on Wednesday and was hosted by Jamie Bartlett and Zola Nombona.
- Two new categories which the public can vote for - Viewer's Choice Best Actor and Viewer's Choice Best Actress – were introduced.
- Winners will be announced at a ceremony in Johannesburg on 18 September and broadcast on 2 October at 20:00 on SABC 1 (DStv 191).
Nominees of the much-anticipated Royalty Soapie Awards were announced on Wednesday on SABC 1. Jamie Bartlett and Zola Nombona hosted the announcement.
The Royalty Soapie Awards celebrate the hard work they put into producing the excellent work we interact with on our screens. This year's prestigious awards are special as they mark a momentous five-year milestone celebration in an industry that showcases and emphasises the importance of story-telling in our lives.
"The five-year milestone has been a fantastic journey of seeing a dream coming to fruition. As an actress, I saw a need to create a platform where we celebrate the hard work of individuals and productions behind the soapie industry and the success it enjoys in the television industry currently, she added.
The awards introduced two new categories to the public vote category list. The public can now vote for their favourite nominated actors in the Viewer's Choice Best Actor and Viewer's Choice Best Actress.
Three lucky public voters stand a chance to rub shoulders with the who's who of the entertainment industry and enjoy the full VIP and red-carpet experience at the awards ceremony that is taking place on 18 September at the Radisson Hotel & Convention Centre OR Tambo, Johannesburg. Strict Covid-19 regulations will be observed for the safety of everyone in attendance.
Public voting lines open on 1 September and close at 18:00 on 14 September. On how to cast your vote, visit royaltysa.com.
The red carpet and the awards ceremony will be broadcast on 2 October at 20:00 on SABC 1 (DStv 191).
See the full list of nominees here:
Outstanding Art Direction
7de Laan
Binnelanders
Getroud met Rugby
Imbewu
Suidooster
The Estate
Outstanding Directing Team
Arendsvlei
DiepCity
Imbewu
Isono
The Estate
The Queen
Outstanding Editing Team
7de Laan
DiepCity
Skeem Saam
The Estate
The Queen
uBettina Wethu
Outstanding Lighting Direction
7de Laan
Arendsvlei
DiepCity
Isono
The Estate
uBettina Wethu
Outstanding Casting
Binnelanders
DiepCity
Imbewu
Isono
Suidooster
The Estate
Outstanding Cinematography
Arendsvlei
DiepCity
Imbewu
The Estate
The Queen
uBettina Wethu
Outstanding Sound Mixing & Editing
Arendsvlei
DiepCity
Getroud met Rugby
Imbewu
Suidooster
The Estate
Outstanding Makeup & Hair Styling
DiepCity
Gomora Season 2
Imbewu
Isono
Muvhango
The Estate
Outstanding Writing Team
DiepCity
Gomora Season 2
Imbewu
Skeem Saam
Suidooster
The Estate
Outstanding Wardrobe
DiepCity
Gomora Season 2
Scandal
Suidooster
The Estate
The Queen
Outstanding Supporting Actor
Emmanuel Castis, Binnelanders
Mzikayise Makroti, DiepCity
Senzokuhle Radebe, Isono
Wayne van Rooyen, Scandal!
Matli Mohapeloa, The Estate
Sparky Xulu, The Estate
Outstanding Supporting Actress
Quanita Adams, Arendsvlei
Vele Manenje, DiepCity
Melissa Massyn, Getroud met Rugby
Elizabeth Serunye, Skeem Saam
Nadia Valvekens, The Estate
Linda Sebezo, The Estate
Outstanding Onscreen Couple
Clayton Evertson and Jolene Martin, Arendsvlei
Germandt Geldenhuys and Je-ani Swiegelaar, Binnelanders
Akhona Ndlov and Nozuko Ncayiyane, DiepCity
Zolisa Xaluva and Thembi Seete, Gomoroa Season 2
Sydney Ramakuwela and Liteboho Molise, Muvhango
Sdumo Mtshali and Jo-Anne Reyneke, The Estate
Outstanding Newcomer
Chad Baai, Arendsvlei
Chrispen Nyathi, DiepCity
Nompumelelo Vilakazi, DiepCity
Lebohang Mpyana, DiepCity
Luyanda Shezi, DiepCity
Na-Aymah Ally Samaai, Suidooster
Outstanding Young Performer
Caiden Bouwer, Binnelanders
Roxanne Bornman, Binnelanders
Tshiamo Molobi, DiepCity
Ditebogo Ledwaba, Generations: The Legacy
Eyethu Mkhwanazi, Imbewu
Bahle Tsepo Hadebe, The Estate
Outstanding Lead Actor
Hamilton Dlamini, DiepCity
Ayanda Daweti, Scandal!
Africa Tsoai, Skeem Saam
Aubrey Poo, The Estate
Themba Ndaba, The Queen
Masoja Msiza, Uzalo
Outstanding Lead Actress
Hildegardt Whites, 7de Laan
Nompumelelo Vilakazi, DiepCity
Katlego Danke, Gomora Season 2
Nthati Moshesh, Isono
Lusanda Mbane, Scandal!
Shoki Mmola, Skeem Saam
Outstanding Male Villain
Dirk Stoltz, 7de Laan
Erik Holm, Binnelanders
Mduduzi Mabaso, DiepCity
Vusi Kunene, Generations: The Legacy
Jack Devnarain, Imbewu
Emmanuel Castis, Isono
Outstanding Female Villain
Keabetswe Motsilanyane, 7de Laan
Ilse Klink, Arendsvlei
Nqobile Sipamla, Imbewu
Moshidi Motshegwa, Isono
Jessica Nkosi, The Queen
Ayanda Bandla, uBettina Wethu
Outstanding Daily TV Drama
DiepCity
Imbewu
Skeem Saam
The Estate
The Queen
Uzalo
Most Popular Show
7de Laan
Arendsvlei
Binnelanders
Die Sentrum
DiepCity
Durban Gen
Generations: The Legacy
Getroud met Rugby
Gomora Season 2
Imbweu
Isibaya
Isono
Lingashoni
Muvhango
Rhythm City
Scandal!
Skeem Saam
Suidooster
The Estate
The Legacy
The Queen
The River
uBettina Wethu
Uzalo
Viewer's Choice: Best Actor
Africa Tsoai, Skeem Saam
Akhona Ndlovu, DiepCity
Aubrey Poo, The Estate
Ayanda Daweti, Scandal!
Chad Baai, Arendsvlei
Chrispen Nyathi, DiepCity
Clayton Evertson, Arendsvlei
Dirk Stoltz, 7de Laan
Emmanuel Castis, Binnelanders
Emmanuel Castis, Isono
Erik Holm, Binnelanders
Germandt Geldenhuys, Binnelanders
Hamilton Dlamini, DiepCity
Jack Devnarain, Imbewu
Masoja Msiza, Uzalo
Matli Mohapeloa, The Estate
Mduduzi Mabaso, DiepCity
Mzikayise Makroti, DiepCity
Sdumo Mtshali, The Estate
Senzokuhle Radebe, Isono
Sparky Xulu, The Estate
Sydney Ramakuwela, Muvhango
Themba Ndaba, The Queen
Vusi Kunene, Generations: The Legacy
Wayne van Rooyen, Scandal!
Zolisa Xaluva, Gomora Season 2
Viewer's Choice: Best Actress
Ayanda Bandla, uBettina Wethu
Elizabeth Serunye, Skeem Saam
Hildegardt Whites, 7de Laan
Ilse Klink, Arendsvlei
Je-ani Swiegelaar, Binnelanders
Jessica Nkosi, The Queen
Jo-Anne Reyneke, The Estate
Jolene Martin, Arendsvlei
Katlego Danke, Gomora Season 2
Keabetswe Motsilanyane, 7de Laan
Lebohang Mpyana, DiepCity
Linda Sebezo, The Estate
Liteboho Molise, Muvhango
Lusanda Mbane, Scandal!
Luyanda Shezi, DiepCity
Melissa Massyn, Getroud met Rugby
Moshidi Motshegwa, Isono
Na-Aymah Ally Samaai, Suidooster
Nadia Valvekens, The Estate
Nompumelelo Vilakazi, DiepCity
Nozuko Ncayiyane, DiepCity
Nqobile Sipamla, Imbewu
Nthati Moshesh, Isono
Quanita Adams, Arendsvlei
Shoki Mmola, Skeem Saam
Thembi Seete, Gomora Season 2
Vele Manenje, DiepCity
