Crystal-Donna Roberts (born 13 October 1984) is a South African actress, presenter, and writer. She is best known for her roles in the films The Endless River (2015) and Krotoa (2017).[ 2]
Crystal-Donna Roberts
Born (1984-10-13 ) 13 October 1984 (age 39) Alma mater University of the Free State Occupation Actress Years active 2009–present Spouse Schalk Cornelessen (m. 2015)[ 1]
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2010
The Incredible Adventures of Hanna Hoekom
Sharon
2011
The Italian Consul
Mary
2011
Skeem
Pearl
2012
Chronicle
Samantha
2015
The Endless River
Tiny Solomons
[ 6] [ 7]
2016
Tussen as en hoop
Olivia
2017
Krotoa
Krotoa
[ 8]
2017
The Number
Bridget
2018
Our Albertinia
Inge Abrahams
Short film
2018
Benjamin
Chantelle September
Short film
2019
Liewe Lisa
Lara
2019
Griekwastad
Tracey
Year
Title
Role
Notes
2009
Montana
Bijou
Season 1
2010–2014
Vallei van Sluiers
Charmaine Willemse
Main role
2012
Vloeksteen
Ina Uys
Season 1
2013
Die Boland Moorde
Elmarie
Season 1
2016
Die Byl
Evelyn
Season 1
2008
Mense Mense
Liesel Klein
Main role
2018
Fine Print (Afrikaans : Fynskrif )
Thandi
Main role (season 1)
2018–present
Arendsvlei
Janice Cupido
Main role
2019
Die Spreeus
Jenny
Episode: "Shaun Vink"
2020
Projek Dina
Bonita
2020
Kompleks
Lucy
1 episode
2021–present
Swartwater
Ava Ebrahim
Season 3–
Awards and nominations
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^ "Names of the candidates of the prestigious mentorship programme for emerging authors in 2021 revealed" . The Jakes Gerwel Foundation . 18 November 2020. Retrieved 22 November 2021 .
^ "35th Chancellor's Distinguished Alumni Awards Dinner" (PDF) . University of the Free State . 26 August 2017. Retrieved 22 November 2021 .
^ "Talented On & Off Screen - Crystal Donna Roberts" . Hectic 99 . Retrieved 23 November 2021 .
^ Reed Hall, Alaina; Newman, Latoya (1 July 2016). "Crystal Donna Roberts debuts in a lead role" . Cape Argus . Retrieved 22 November 2021 .
^ "Crystal-Donna vlieg hoog!" . Kuier (in Afrikaans). 21 October 2015. Retrieved 23 November 2021 .
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^ "Cape Flats twang for Juliet" . Cape Times . 24 February 2009. Retrieved 23 November 2021 .
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^ Fick, David (5 November 2014). "Rachelle Greeff's RONDOMSKRIK Opens at the Baxter Theatre" . BroadwayWorld . Retrieved 23 November 2021 .
^ "South African film actress nominated for Venice Fest awards" . Brand South Africa . 30 July 2015. Retrieved 23 November 2021 .
^ "First South African Film Selected for Venice Film Festival". All Africa, 31 July 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2015 from Factiva database.
^ Ndlangisa, Amanda (26 March 2018). "McCafé congratulates Nakhane Touré and Crystal-Donna Roberts for their wins at the SAFTAs12" . True Love . Retrieved 23 November 2021 .
^ van Eck, Megan (26 March 2018). "SAFTA's 2018: The full list of winners" . Glamour . Retrieved 23 November 2021 .
^ Kekana, Chrizelda (27 August 2020). "SA actors excited about Royal Soapie Awards — here's the full list" . Times Live . Retrieved 12 October 2021 .
^ "Awards Wrap: All the SAFTA nominees, ViacomCBS scoops 11 nominations, winners of the 6th pan-African (re)insurance journalism awards" . The Media Online . 4 May 2021. Retrieved 12 October 2021 .