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Trix Vivier
Vivier alongside Thapelo Mokoena at the Trackers premier
Born (1988-06-28) 28 June 1988 (age 36)
Cape Town, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
Alma materJan van Riebeeck High School, Waterfront Theater School.
OccupationActress
Years active2013–present
Parents
  • Pieter De Bruin Vivier (father)
  • Adri Troski Vivier (mother)
RelativesLea Vivier (sister)

Trix Vivier (born 28 June 1988) is a South African film, television and theater actress, who is known for portraying the role of Flea van Jaarsveld in the 2019 television series Trackers,[1] for which she gained prominence and national recognition,[2][3][4][5][6] as well as for her role as Kate Myburgh in kykNet and Showmax's co-production of Waterfront.[7][8][9]

Her breakout role was that of Vicky Ferreira in the kykNET youth series Sterlopers.[10] Vivier portrayed this role from 2014 – 2016 over two seasons.[11]

Vivier joined the lead cast of the TV series Legacy, for season one as one of the lead female protagonists, Petra Potgieter, in 2020.[12][13][14][15]

Early life

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Vivier was born in Melkbosstrand, Cape Town, and raised by her mother Adri Vivier, a teacher and father Pieter Vivier, an advocate.[16] Vivier is from Afrikaans descent and has three siblings. Her younger sister Lea Vivier is also an actress.[17]

Her parents noticed and encouraged her passion for the performing arts from a young age[16] and she made her professional stage debut at age 15 in Annie Get Your Gun (Gilbert and Sullivan Society, 2004)[18] and at age 16 in Die Ander Marta (KKNK, Baxter Theatre 2005) [19] Vivier Matriculated from Jan van Riebeeck High School[20][21] and went on to study and graduate from the Waterfront Theater School in Cape Town in 2009.[22]

Career

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Trix Vivier (far left) with the cast of Trackers at the premier to the show.

Vivier's first paid theater role was that of Pippi in The National Children's Theater production of Pippi Longstocking (2009)[23][24]

She continued to work professionally as dancer and actor from 2009 to 2013 performing in plays such as Reza de Wet's MIS,[25] educational theater[26] musicals both locally and abroad[27][28] and many Children's Theater Productions [29][30][31][32] before landing her first Television role in the kykNET youth drama series Sterlopers (2013 – 2016).[27][33]

She subsequently went on to portray lead roles in television series such as Trackers.[34][35]

Filmography

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Title Role Year Type Notes
Fynskrif[citation needed] Bianca 2018 – 2020 Series Season 1 and 3
American Monster[citation needed] Rebecca Fenton 2019 Series Season 4
Projek Dina[36] Megan 2019 Series 1 episode
Die Spreeus[citation needed] Anita Erasmus 2019 Series 2 episodes
Waterfront[37] Kate Myburgh 2017 Series 2 episodes
Die Boekklub 2[citation needed] Jana 2017 Series
Die Boland Moorde 2[citation needed] Isabel 2016 Series 1 episode
7de Laan[38] Tineke 2018 Series 11episodes
Suidooster[citation needed] Yolandi 2018 Series 28 episodes
Cowboy Dan[citation needed] Joline 2018 Short film Short/Comedy/Drama
Versnel[citation needed] Nadia 2017 Short film Short/Thriller
Van der Merwe[39] Receptionist 2017 Film Comedy
The Dating Game Killer[citation needed] Susan's friend 2017 TV movie Crime/Histort/Thriller
Legacy Petra Potgieter 2020-2021 Series
Trackers Flea 2019 Series

Further reading

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References

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  1. ^ "Trackers". Trackers. Retrieved 20 November 2023.[permanent dead link‍]
  2. ^ Hale, Mike (12 June 2020). "Netflix and Cinemax Go to South Africa for Real". The New York Times.
  3. ^ "M-Net's hit show 'Trackers' makes its international debut".
  4. ^ "What's on TV Friday: 'Trackers' on Cinemax; coronavirus". Los Angeles Times. 12 June 2020.
  5. ^ "All the glitz and glam at the premiere of 'Trackers'".
  6. ^ https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/vrouekeur/20191101/281556587600088. Retrieved 20 November 2023 – via PressReader. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  7. ^ Sieberhagen-Grey, Charlea. "Nuwe SA ster bieg: 'Ek was 'n pynlike presteerder'". Huisgenoot. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  8. ^ "The V&A Waterfront finally gets its own series". 19 September 2017.
  9. ^ Bellingan, Maretta. "Sy doen dit al van kleins af". Netwerk24. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  10. ^ "Trix Vivier | TVSA".
  11. ^ "Sterlopers | Starring Cast | TVSA".
  12. ^ "Trix Vivier is proud of 'Legacy' despite Covid-19 challenges".
  13. ^ "Legacy: The Modest Family | Stage and Screen". 22 June 2020.
  14. ^ Bergh, Joanie. "Lea, Trix en moeder Adri: Ma en dogters bekoor SA op TV". Huisgenoot. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  15. ^ https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/sarie/20200901/283347589536278. Retrieved 20 November 2023 – via PressReader. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  16. ^ a b Fockema, Marisa. "HG kuier by 2 stersussies – Fynskrif se Lea en Trackers se Trix". Huisgenoot. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
  17. ^ https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/rooi-rose/20190101/281775630215840. Retrieved 20 November 2023 – via PressReader. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  18. ^ "Annie Get Your Gun at Artscape".
  19. ^ "Abused-woman play to preview at BAT".
  20. ^ "JvR Alumni Nuusbrokkies" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 September 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
  21. ^ "Kultuur | Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck". Janvanriebeeck.co.za. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  22. ^ "Perform Teach Create" (PDF).
  23. ^ "Pippi to delight children". Joburg.org.za. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  24. ^ "Andre Stolz Productions on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 30 April 2022.[user-generated source]
  25. ^ "Artslink.co.za - It's Your Life - Aids programme with NCT". Archived from the original on 13 November 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
  26. ^ a b "APM".
  27. ^ Trix Vivier[permanent dead link‍] theheroineproject.org
  28. ^ https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/the-star-south-africa-late-edition/20091005/282346855861856. Retrieved 20 November 2023 – via PressReader. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  29. ^ "Artslink.co.za - Peter Rabbit enthrals yet another generation". Archived from the original on 13 November 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
  30. ^ "Inner City Gazette". 12 September 2012.
  31. ^ "Artslink.co.za - Peter Rabbit and other Tales". Archived from the original on 13 November 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
  32. ^ "Nuwe SA ster bieg: 'Ek was 'n pynlike presteerder'".
  33. ^ "Who's who in Trackers". 22 October 2019.
  34. ^ "WarnerMedia's latest streaming service HBO Max appears on YouTube TV, along with HBO & Cinemax". iTMunch. 24 February 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
  35. ^ "Nuwe reeks 'Projek Dina' beloof lekker baie drama | die Son". Archived from the original on 6 December 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
  36. ^ https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/die-burger/20170801/281612420479678. Retrieved 20 November 2023 – via PressReader. {{cite web}}: Missing or empty |title= (help)
  37. ^ "Hokaai! Sorg Trix Vivier vir nóg drama in 7de Laan?".
  38. ^ "Sky is the limit for Vredehoek actress". Atlantic Sun. 10 August 2017.
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