Actresses from South Africa

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  • Charlize Theron

    Occupation: Actress

    Charlize Theron is a South African and American actress and producer.

    She is one of the world's highest-paid actresses and has received numerous accolades, including an Academy Award (Oscar) and a Golden Globe Award.

    She is known for her versatility, starring in a wide range of films, including:

    * Monster (2003): For which she won the Academy Award for Best Actress for her portrayal of serial killer Aileen Wuornos.

    * North Country (2005): Earning her another Oscar nomination.

    * Mad Max: Fury Road (2015): Where she played the iconic Imperator Furiosa.

    * Atomic Blonde (2017): A notable action role.

    * The Fate of the Furious (2017) and sequels: Where she plays the villain Cipher.

    * Bombshell (2019): For which she received a third Academy Award nomination for portraying Megyn Kelly.

    Theron is also known for her philanthropy and social activism, and was named a United Nations Messenger of Peace in 2008. She became a naturalized American citizen in 2007 while retaining her South African citizenship.

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  • Sasha Pieterse

    Occupation: Actress

    Sasha Pieterse is a South African-born American actress, singer, and songwriter. She is most widely recognized for her role as Alison DiLaurentis in the mystery-drama series Pretty Little Liars (2010–2017) and its spin-off, The Perfectionists (2019).

    Career Highlights

    Early Acting: She began her career as a child actor, debuting at age six as Buffy in the 2002 remake of Family Affair.

    Film: Her notable film roles include Marissa the "Ice Princess" in The Adventures of Sharkboy and Lavagirl (2005), and appearances in X-Men: First Class, G.B.F., and Inherent Vice.

    Music: Pieterse has released several country-rock singles, including "This Country Is Bad Ass" and "R.P.M."

    Other Projects: She competed in the 25th season of Dancing with the Stars and authored a lifestyle and cookbook titled Sasha in Good Taste.

    Background

    Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, in 1996, she moved to the United States as a young child. Raised in an entertainment family—her parents were professional acrobatic dancers—she was homeschooled and graduated at the age of 14.

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