Chantal Stanfield (born 8 July 1983), is a South African actress, singer, voice-artist, dancer and puppeteer.[1][2] She is best known for the roles in the television serials such as; Geraldina die Tweede, 7de Laan and Montana.[3]

Chantal Stanfield
Born
Chantal Stanfield

(1983-07-08) 8 July 1983 (age 41)
Cape Town, South Africa
EducationMuizenberg High School
Alma materUniversity of Cape Town
Occupation(s)Actress, Singer, Voice-artist, Dancer, Puppeteer
Years active2005–present
Height1.69 m (5 ft 7 in)
SpouseRJ Benjamin
Children1

Personal life

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Stanfield was born on 8 July 1983 in Cape Town, South Africa.[4] She completed her education from Muizenberg High School. In 2005, she graduated with a BA in Theatre and Performance (Hons. Equivalent) from the University of Cape Town (UCT).[5]

She is married to RJ Benjamin, a music producer.[6][7] The couple has one son.[8]

Career

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In 2006, she made acting debut with the stage play Mixed Metaphors directed by Jaco Bouwer. She is also a renowned musician, where she composed musical tribute shows such as Rhythm’s Gonna Get You at the On Broadway Theatre and the 80’s All-Stars, where the latter toured Menorca, Spain.[1] In 2007, she made television debut with the kykNET drama Geraldina die Tweede with the role "Florys". Then in 2009, she made a cameo role of "Receptionist" in the NBC adventure serial The Philanthropist.[5]

In 2009, she joined with the cast of SABC1 drama series Montana and played the role of "Dalene Phillips". The role became very popular, where she continued to play the role in the second season as well. In 2012, she joined with the Mzansi Magic sitcom S.I.E.S., and played the role "Prudence Plaaitjies". In 2015, she made the supportive role "Maxine" in the SABC3 drama Roer Jou Voete.[1] In 2017, she appeared in the second season of the kykNET serial Getroud met rugby with the role "Lindy". Meanwhile, she also appeared as "Cecile" in SABC2 soap opera 7de Laan in 2017.[9] In 2018, she reprised the role in the same serial. Then in 2020, she joined with the sixteenth season of the kykNET Afrikaans soap opera Binnelanders with the role of "Sasha".

Apart from television, she acted in many direct-to-video films such as; Die Staat se Bul, n Hondelewe, and Die Skandaal. In 2018, she appeared in the feature film Farewell Ella Bella directed by Lwazi Mvusi. In the same year, she released her debut single "Walk It Off". In the film she played the role "Sheri". Then from 19 December to 6 January 2018, she conducted the one-person show, a hilarious comedy From Koe'siestes to Kneidlach at the Baxter Theatre.[10] The show received positive reviews from critics.[11][12] In 2020, she featured in the DHL Stormers and Friends video, in the song "The Crossing".[13] In 2021, she joined with two serials: SABC2 mystery thriller Swartwater season 3 and SABC2 comedy drama "Ak'siSpaza".[5]

Filmography

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Year Film Role Genre Ref.
2007 Geraldina die Tweede Florys TV series
2009 The Philanthropist Receptionist TV series
2009 Montana Dalene Phillips TV series
2012 S.I.E.S. Prudence Plaaitjies TV series
2014 Die Staat se Bul Rebecca TV movie
2015 n Hondelewe Lientjie April TV movie
2015 Roer Jou Voete Maxine TV series
2017 Getroud met rugby Lindy TV series
2017 7de Laan Cecile Whittaker TV series
2018 Farewell Ella Bella Sheri Film
2019 Die Skandaal Frezia van der Walt TV movie
2020 Binnelanders Sasha TV series
2021 Swartwater Wenitha TV series
2021 Ak'siSpaza Jade TV series
TBD Grow Fiona TV series

References

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  1. ^ a b c "APM: Chantal Stanfield". Artistes Personal Management. Archived from the original on 30 July 2017. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  2. ^ "Chantal Stanfield shares his 80s and 90s inspired playlist". 702. Archived from the original on 17 August 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Chantal Stanfield Tells and Does it Her Way In Koe'siestes to Kneidlach". De Beer Necessities. 15 June 2018. Archived from the original on 27 February 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  4. ^ "A Conversation with Chantal Stanfield". Sarafina Magazine. 20 December 2017. Archived from the original on 2 March 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  5. ^ a b c "Chantal Stanfield: TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Archived from the original on 20 November 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  6. ^ "RJ Benjamin and Chantal Stanfield in love". www.tvsa.co.za. Archived from the original on 19 April 2015. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  7. ^ "Actress Chantal Stanfield And Music Producer Husband RJ Benjamin Are Pregnant!". OkMzansi. 21 February 2019. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  8. ^ "Actress Chantal Stanfield Welcomes Her First Child!". OkMzansi. 18 July 2019. Archived from the original on 14 February 2020. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  9. ^ Venge, Tinashe (28 April 2017). "Gallery: Newest '7de Laan' residents". All4Women. Archived from the original on 20 November 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  10. ^ "#MusicExchange: Chantal Stanfield". www.bizcommunity.com. Archived from the original on 20 January 2018. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  11. ^ "From Koe'sisters to Kneidlach review". The Citizen. 21 June 2018. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  12. ^ Rutter, Karen (23 December 2017). "Review: 'Koe'siestes to Kneidlach'". WeekendSpecial. Archived from the original on 27 February 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
  13. ^ "Chantal Stanfield: My ultimate SA music playlist". www.iol.co.za. Archived from the original on 25 February 2021. Retrieved 20 November 2021.
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