Arno Marais
Arno Marais | |
|---|---|
| Born | Arno Marais April 19, 1984 |
| Nationality | South African |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2004–present |
| Spouse | not married |
| Mother | Corrie Viviers |
Arno Marais (born 19 April 1984), is a South African actor. He is best known for his roles in the popular serials Stroomop, Die Boekklub "Isidingo" and Reconnect.
Personal life
[edit]He was born on 19 April 1984 in Bloemfontein, South Africa. His mother is Corrie Viviers.
Career
[edit]In 2009, he played the role as IT specialist 'Benjamin le Roux' in the popular soap opera Isidingo where his episode aired on 20 November.[1] In 2016, he appeared in the kykNET drama series Die Boekklub and played the role 'Herman Mouton'. In late 2016, he had a two-year hiatus from Isidingo. During this period, he joined the cast of television serial Sokhulu & Partners and played the role as 'Adv. Nick Edwards'. Then he appeared on the serial 7de Laan in a recurring role. Then in 2017, he returned to Isidingo.[2]
Accident
[edit]On 28 July 2010, he was involved in a fatal car accident in which Kobus Venter, a teenager died. Marais was severely injured and remained in a coma for four weeks at Steve Biko Academic Hospital in Pretoria.[3] According to hospital sources, he had some swelling on the brain during coma as well as bad internal bleeding. He left lung was crushed, so used a respirator.[4] He spent six weeks in hospital.[5] In 2012, he made a brief first appearance in the Pretoria Regional Court regarding the accident.[6]
Controversy
[edit]In 2018, he posted a number of Tweets attacking Muslims and Tweeted some questionable views about Islam.[7]
Television serials
[edit]- Die Boekklub - Season 1 and 2 as Herman Mouton
- Eish! Saan - Season 1 as Celebrity Prankster
- Getroud met Rugby: Die Sepie - Seasons 3, 4, 5 as Thinus
- Isidingo - Season 1 as Benjamin le Roux
- Sokhulu & Partners - Season 3 as Adv. Nick Edwards
Filmography
[edit]| Year | Film | Role | Genre | Ref. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | Reconnect | Matt | Film | |
| 2018 | Stroomop | Phillip | Film | |
| 2019 | Miracle | Pastor Gregory | Short film |
References
[edit]- ^ "Arno Marais bio". tvsa. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- ^ "Arno Marais is back on Isidingo!". IOL. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- ^ "Isidingo's Arno: mom's coma vigal". news24. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- ^ "Isidingo actor Marais remains in ICU after weekend crash". pressreader. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- ^ "Isidingo's Arno Marais charged after crash". news24. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- ^ "Isidingo star in court after fatal accident". IOL. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
- ^ "Isidingo star Arno Marais apologises for "offensive" Tweets". The South African. 23 November 2020. Retrieved 23 November 2020.
External links
[edit]- Arno Marais at IMDb