Greteli Sarah de Swardt (née Fincham; born 9 May 2001) is a South African actress, photographer, and artist. She is known for her roles in the kykNET series Alles Malan (2019–) and the Netflix series Blood & Water (2020–).[1][2]

Greteli Fincham
Born
Greteli Sarah Fincham

(2001-05-09) 9 May 2001 (age 23)
Other namesGreteli de Swardt
Years active2019–present
Spouse
Juan de Swardt
(m. 2022)
Children1
Websitegretelifincham.mypixieset.com

Early life

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Fincham was born to parents Newton and Lisl. She has a sister.[3] She attended Stellenbosch High School.[4] She participated in school theatre productions and received a number of student and high school drama accolades.[5]

Career

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Fincham made her television debut as a young version of Tinarie van Wyk-Loots' character Annabel Loots in the 2019 Showmax series Dwaalster. That same year, she began starring as Elani Malan in the kykNET series Alles Malan. The following year, she began playing Reece van Rensburg in the Netflix English-language teen crime drama series Blood & Water. A supporting role in the first season, she was promoted to a more central role for Blood & Water's second season.[6] She also played a young version of Cintaine Schutte's character Sophia in the kykNET comedy-drama Ekstra Medium.[citation needed]

She has upcoming roles in the films The Fix directed by Kelsey Egan and Moeksie & Patrysie.[citation needed]

Personal life

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In February 2022, she married videographer Juan de Swardt,[7] having been engaged since November 2021. The couple have a daughter, born March 2023.[8]

Filmography

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Year Title Role Notes
2019 Dwaalster Young Annabel 4 episodes
Lui maar op, Belinda Jessica Episode: "Maggie en die Bouer"
2019–present Alles Malan Elani Malan Main role
2020–present Blood & Water Reece van Rensburg Main role
2020 Ekstra Medium Young Sophia 9 episodes
2024 The Fix Tamsin
TBA Moeksie & Patrysie

References

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  1. ^ "Greteli oor toneelspel, kuns en die getroude lewe". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans). 11 July 2022. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  2. ^ Sisavat, Monica (24 May 2020). "How Old Is Greteli Fincham, aka Reece? 19". PopSugar. Retrieved 27 August 2021.
  3. ^ van Zyl, Pieter (24 November 2022). "Greteli de Swardt (21) swanger: Ja, ek's jonk! Maar as jy Die Een ontmoet het, hoekom nie?". Huisgenoot (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 25 November 2022.
  4. ^ Taylor, Jody-Lynn (25 November 2021). "Als oor die 'Alles Malan'-aktrise Greteli Fincham". Huisgenoot (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  5. ^ Salzwedel, Zoë (16 December 2019). "Greteli Fincham oor Matriekafskeidblapsies en Calvinia se "Anderste" mooi". Rooi Rose (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  6. ^ "Greteli Fincham joins main cast of Blood And Water". Just Nje. 12 February 2021. Archived from the original on 18 November 2021. Retrieved 6 June 2021.
  7. ^ Engelbrecht, Renate (February 2022). "All about 'Alles Malan' actress Greteli's wedding, and the dress". Citizen. Retrieved 13 October 2022.
  8. ^ Mphande, Joy (14 October 2022). "'Blood & Water' star Greteli 'can't wait to be a moma' as she reveals she's expecting". Times Live. Retrieved 26 October 2022.
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