Barbara Mamabolo (born November 30, 1985) is a Canadian actress and singer.
Barbara Mamabolo | |
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 Mamabolo performing At Yonge and Dundas Square in 2011 | |
| Born | November 30, 1985 |
| Occupation(s) | Actress, singer |
| Years active | 1998–present |
| Spouse | Rob Stefaniuk (m. 2016) |
| Children | 1 [1] |
Career
editMamabolo has made guest-star appearances on the critically acclaimed series The Eleventh Hour, Sue Thomas: F.B. Eye, and Relic Hunter. Her stage credits include the role of Becky at the Tarragon Theatre's production of The Little Princess, a principal role in Ross Petty's Peter Pan at the Elgin Theatre, Dorothy in the Leah Polsun Theatre's production of The Wizard of Oz, and a member of the ensemble cast of Judy and David in Concert at the Ford Centre. She also played the role of Jude Harrison's best friend, Katarina "Kat" Benton, in first season of the hit Canadian teen drama television series, Instant Star.[2] Mamabolo also appeared, albeit briefly, in two episodes of the Canadian drama, MVP. Mamabolo's most recent movie appearance as of 2006 was in 5ive Girls. She played the role of Robin in Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen, alongside the antagonist (Megan Fox).
Mamabolo has since moved on to a variety of television series, including starring as the titular character of the Canadian television series Zixx.[3] She has appeared in children's sci-fi series Mentors as Glay and co-hosts education travel series Get Outta Town.[4] She also voices Boo-Boo in the animated television series Ruby Gloom, Scoop in Oh No! It's an Alien Invasion, Lydia Fox on Arthur, and Zoey & Millie in Total Drama.[5]
Barbara Mamabolo was nominated for the 2003 Annual Young Artist Awards for Best Performance in a TV Drama Series - Guest Starring Young Actress for The Zack Files.
She also voices Cynder in Skylanders: Spyro's Adventure (2011).[citation needed]
Mamabolo has released her first record with her band Mamabolo entitled "Falling to Pieces".[6] The band has toured with Men Without Hats and has performed at the NXNE and Montreal Jazz Festivals.[7] Barbara Mamabolo performed one of the band's singles, "Night After Night", in the 2009 film Suck.[8]
Filmography
editFilm
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Revelation | Davis Daughter | |
| 1999 | The Wishing Tree | Celia | |
| 2003 | Fast Food High | Tiffany | |
| 2004 | Confessions of a Teenage Drama Queen | Robin | |
| 2006 | 5ive Girls | Leah | |
| 2009 | Suck | Danielle | |
| 2015 | Anxietyville | Claire | |
| 2015 | Born to Be Blue | Janelle |
Television
edit| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1999 | Dangerous Evidence: The Lori Jackson Story | Dena Collier | Television film |
| 2000 | Falcone | Nina Patterson | 2 episodes |
| 2000 | Livin' for Love: The Natalie Cole Story | Pam | Television film |
| 2000 | Dear America: Color Me Dark | Rosie Hamilton | |
| 2001 | A Mother's Fight for Justice | Little Jo | |
| 2001 | Soul Food | Darlene | Episode: "Life Lessons" |
| 2001 | Relic Hunter | Samantha | Episode: "Treasure Island" |
| 2001 | The Zack Files | Emily | 2 episodes |
| 2002 | Tru Confessions | Ali | Television film |
| 2002 | Degrassi: The Next Generation | Older Girl at Party | Episode: "Shout: Part 1" |
| 2003 | Beautiful Girl | Cathy Farwell | Television film |
| 2003 | Missing | Private Anna Hicks | Episode: "Basic Training" |
| 2004–2005 | Strange Days at Blake Holsey High | Tara | 4 episodes |
| 2004 | The Eleventh Hour | Nicole | Episode: "Hard Seven" |
| 2004 | Zixx | Zixx Phunkee Zee | 13 episodes |
| 2004 | Brave New Girl | Angel | Television film |
| 2004 | Man in the Mirror: The Michael Jackson Story | Janet Jackson | |
| 2004 | Sue Thomas: F.B.Eye | Anita | Episode: "The Body Shop" |
| 2006 | Zoé Kézako | Voice | 3 episodes |
| 2004–2006 | Instant Star | Kat Benton | 15 episodes |
| 2004–2007 | Renegadepress.com | Carmen | 9 episodes |
| 2004–2010 | Franny's Feet | Additional voices | 6 episodes |
| 2005 | Beautiful People | Zoe | 4 episodes |
| 2005 | Zixx: Level Two | Zixx | Episode: "Guardian of the Golden Gate" |
| 2006–2007 | Ruby Gloom | Boo Boo | 20 episodes |
| 2006–2008 | 6teen | Marlowe | 7 episodes |
| 2008 | MVP | Zyth | Episode: "Game On" |
| 2009 | Zixx: Level Three | Zixx | 13 episodes |
| 2009 | The Listener | Franny Petrie | Episode: "Iris" |
| 2009 | Bob & Doug | Juliet LeDeux | Episode: "Bob Falls in Love" |
| 2009 | Flashpoint | Trudy Vargas | Episode: "Exit Wounds" |
| 2009–2013 | Beyblade: Metal Fusion | Madoka | 5 episodes |
| 2010, 2015 | Arthur | Lydia Gordon | 2 episodes |
| 2010–2011 | Bakugan Battle Brawlers | Zenet Surrow | 9 episodes |
| 2012 | Total Drama: Revenge of the Island | Zoey | 13 episodes |
| 2012 | Skatoony | Episode: "Stoopid Santa" | |
| 2013 | Total Drama: All-Stars | 13 episodes | |
| 2013 | Oh No! It's an Alien Invasion | Scoop | 40 episodes |
| 2013 | State of Syn | Lux | 5 episodes |
| 2013 | Beyblade: Shogun Steel | Madoka | 6 episodes |
| 2014 | The Divide | Nina | Episode: "Never Forget" |
| 2015 | MsLabelled | Rumi | 15 episodes |
| 2016 | My 90-Year-Old Roommate | Amanda | 2 episodes |
| 2017 | Haunters: The Musical | Iggy | 18 episodes |
| 2018 | Mysticons | Vesper | Episode: "Scream of the Banshee" |
| 2019 | Star Trek: Short Treks | Bounty Hunter | Episode: "The Escape Artist" |
| 2019 | Bakugan: Battle Planet | Various voices | 6 episodes |
| 2020–2021 | Hero Elementary | Jada / Jada's Mom / Scout | 4 episodes |
| 2023-2024 | Total Drama Island (2023) | Millie | 18 episodes |
References
edit- ^ "Barbara Refilwe Mamabolo on Instagram: "Welcome to the world, Babybolo! Aka Lena Sefura Stefaniuk Mamabolo. Born Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at 9:59am."".
- ^ "TV Reviews; `Degrassi' hooks up with local scandals" by Amy Amatangelo, The Boston Herald (1 July 2005) [All Editions] Retrieved from ProQuest 400477976
- ^ Howell, Emily (January 15, 2004). "Zixx for game freaks only". Toronto Star. Archived from the original on February 1, 2013. Retrieved July 6, 2012.
- ^ "WAM! Channel gets 'Outta Town'". Multichannel News. August 9, 2004. Archived from the original on June 10, 2014. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
- ^ RE:Fresh Blog
- ^ Kaplan, Ben (June 21, 2011). "Culture Club: "Bands in Toronto think they're bigger than they actually are"". National Post. Archived from the original on January 30, 2013. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
- ^ Skinner, Justin (June 26, 2011). "Mamabolo band made a stop at NXNE before heading out on tour". InsideToronto.com. Retrieved July 14, 2012.[permanent dead link]
- ^ "artist Mamabolo". CBC Music. Canadian Broadcasting Corporation. Retrieved July 14, 2012.
External links
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- Barbara Mamabolo at IMDb
- Barbara Mamabolo at Anime News Network's encyclopedia