
LOOK: All the winners from the 2021 Royalty Soapie Awards DiepCity' scooped seven awards, followed by The Estate' with three, whilst Gomora' and Generations: The Legacy' took two awards.
by Rae Seleme
20-09-2021
in SA TV and Film
Actress Jessica Nkosi scooped Outstanding Female Villain' for role as Thando Sebata on The Queen'
The Royalty Soapie Awards and red carpet ceremony were recorded at the Radisson Hotel and Convention Centre in Johannesburg this past Saturday night (18 September).
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Soapie viewers will only be able to watch the awards ceremony next Saturday, 2 October on SABC 1 at 19h30.
The fifth installment of the awards was hosted by Isibaya actress Enhle Mbali, and comedian Felix Hlophe,
LIFETIME ACHIEVEMENT AWARD Veteran actress Dr Lillian Dube, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at this year's awards.
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Dube is best known for her role as Sister Bettina in Soul City, Masibobe on Generations, Koko K in the SABC1's sitcom, My Perfect Family, and SABC 2's sitcom, Skwizas which she produced and acted in.
The 72-year-old veteran actress began her acting career in the 1980s and has excelled in capturing audiences with her many characters.
She owns a casting company called, Lillian Dube Casting Agency where she nurtures the talents of young people and encourages them to chase their dreams.
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Tonight my Koko receives a lifetime achievement award at the Royalty Soapie awards!!! I love you and thank you for the wisdom and laughs after all these years!!! I thank God that my first piece of work in this industry was under your guidance Congratulations @lilliandube_ pic.twitter.com/UIUc75IXye
Thando Thabooty (@Thando_Thabethe) September 18, 2021
Also read:Royalty Soapie Awards: Have a look at all the nominees
Full list of Royalty Soapie Awards winners: Outstanding Art Direction
7de Laan
Binnelanders
Getroud met Rugby
Imbewu
Suidooster
The Estate
Outstanding Directing Team
Arendsvlei
DiepCity
Imbewu
Isono
The Estate
The Queen
Outstanding Editing Team
7de Laan
DiepCity
Skeem Saam
The Estate
The Queen
uBettina Wethu
Outstanding Lighting Direction
7de Laan
Arendsvlei
DiepCity
Isono
The Estate
uBettina Wethu
Outstanding Casting
Binnelanders
DiepCity
Imbewu
Isono
Suidooster
The Estate
Outstanding Cinematography
Arendsvlei
DiepCity
Imbewu
The Estate
The Queen
uBettina Wethu
Outstanding Sound Mixing & Editing
Arendsvlei
DiepCity
Getroud met Rugby
Imbewu
Suidooster
The Estate
Outstanding Makeup & Hair Styling
DiepCity
Gomora Season 2
Imbewu
Isono
Muvhango
The Estate
Outstanding Writing Team
DiepCity
Gomora Season 2
Imbewu
Skeem Saam
Suidooster
The Estate
Outstanding Wardrobe
DiepCity
Gomora Season 2
Scandal
Suidooster
The Estate
The Queen
Outstanding Supporting Actor
Emmanuel Castis, Binnelanders
Mzikayise Makroti, DiepCity
Senzokuhle Radebe, Isono
Wayne van Rooyen, Scandal!
Matli Mohapeloa, The Estate
Sparky Xulu, The Estate
Outstanding Supporting Actress
Quanita Adams, Arendsvlei
Vele Manenje, DiepCity
Melissa Massyn, Getroud met Rugby
Elizabeth Serunye, Skeem Saam
Nadia Valvekens, The Estate
Linda Sebezo, The Estate
Outstanding Onscreen Couple
Clayton Evertson and Jolene Martin, Arendsvlei
Germandt Geldenhuys and Je-ani Swiegelaar, Binnelanders
Akhona Ndlov and Nozuko Ncayiyane, DiepCity
Zolisa Xaluva and Thembi Seete, Gomoroa Season 2
Sydney Ramakuwela and Liteboho Molise, Muvhango
Sdumo Mtshali and Jo-Anne Reyneke, The Estate
Outstanding Newcomer
Chad Baai, Arendsvlei
Chrispen Nyathi, DiepCity
Nompumelelo Vilakazi, DiepCity
Lebohang Mpyana, DiepCity
Luyanda Shezi, DiepCity
Na-Aymah Ally Samaai, Suidooster
Outstanding Young Performer
Caiden Bouwer, Binnelanders
Roxanne Bornman, Binnelanders
Tshiamo Molobi, DiepCity
Ditebogo Ledwaba, Generations: The Legacy
Eyethu Mkhwanazi, Imbewu
Bahle Tsepo Hadebe, The Estate
Outstanding Lead Actor
Hamilton Dlamini, DiepCity
Ayanda Daweti, Scandal!
Africa Tsoai, Skeem Saam
Aubrey Poo, The Estate
Themba Ndaba, The Queen
Masoja Msiza, Uzalo
Outstanding Lead Actress
Hildegardt Whites, 7de Laan
Nompumelelo Vilakazi, DiepCity
Katlego Danke, Gomora Season 2
Nthati Moshesh, Isono
Lusanda Mbane, Scandal!
Shoki Mmola, Skeem Saam
Outstanding Male Villain
Dirk Stoltz, 7de Laan
Erik Holm, Binnelanders
Mduduzi Mabaso, DiepCity
Vusi Kunene, Generations: The Legacy
Jack Devnarain, Imbewu
Emmanuel Castis, Isono
Outstanding Female Villain
Keabetswe Motsilanyane, 7de Laan
Ilse Klink, Arendsvlei
Nqobile Sipamla, Imbewu
Moshidi Motshegwa, Isono
Jessica Nkosi, The Queen
Ayanda Bandla, uBettina Wethu
Outstanding Daily TV Drama
DiepCity
Imbewu
Skeem Saam
The Estate
The Queen
Uzalo
Most Popular Show
7de Laan
Arendsvlei
Binnelanders
Die Sentrum
DiepCity
Durban Gen
Generations: The Legacy
Getroud met Rugby
Gomora Season 2
Imbewu
Isibaya
Isono
Lingashoni
Muvhango
Rhythm City
Scandal!
Skeem Saam
Suidooster
The Estate
The Legacy
The Queen
The River
uBettina Wethu
Uzalo
Viewer's Choice: Best Actor
Africa Tsoai, Skeem Saam
Akhona Ndlovu, DiepCity
Aubrey Poo, The Estate
Ayanda Daweti, Scandal!
Chad Baai, Arendsvlei
Chrispen Nyathi, DiepCity
Clayton Evertson, Arendsvlei
Dirk Stoltz, 7de Laan
Emmanuel Castis, Binnelanders
Emmanuel Castis, Isono
Erik Holm, Binnelanders
Germandt Geldenhuys, Binnelanders
Hamilton Dlamini, DiepCity
Jack Devnarain, Imbewu
Masoja Msiza, Uzalo
Matli Mohapeloa, The Estate
Mduduzi Mabaso, DiepCity
Mzikayise Makroti, DiepCity
Sdumo Mtshali, The Estate
Senzokuhle Radebe, Isono
Sparky Xulu, The Estate
Sydney Ramakuwela, Muvhango
Themba Ndaba, The Queen
Vusi Kunene, Generations: The Legacy
Wayne van Rooyen, Scandal!
Zolisa Xaluva
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