Constance Ferguson (néeMasilo; born 10 June 1970)[1][2] is a South African based Motswana actress, filmmaker, producer and businesswoman. She is best known for her role as "Karabo Moroka" on South Africa's most popular soap opera, Generations.[3][4] She starred on the show from its start in 1993 until she exited in 2010. In 2014, she reprised her role on the show after a 4-year absence for a short term.[5] Ferguson was on the cover of Forbes Woman Africa magazine in 2018.[6]
Career
Generations (1993–2010; 2014–2016; 2023)
In 1993, she began acting in the main role of Karabo Moroka, the wife of Tau Mogale and sister to Archie Moroka, in the most popular South African soap opera, Generations.[7] She starred alongside Menzi Ngubane, Slindile Nodangala and Sophie Ndaba. In 2010, after playing the lead role of Karabo Moroka for 16 years,[8] Connie announced her departure from Generations "to pursue other career options".[9] Ferguson left Generations on a good note as she returned to the soapie four years later, in 2014, to help relaunch Generations: The Legacy.[10] She left the show again in 2016.[11] In 2023, Ferguson returned back to the show, together with Rapulana Seiphemo to reprise their legendary roles as Karabo Moroka and Tau Mogale.[12]
The Wild (2010–2013)
After her 2010 departure from Generations, she went on to star in the lead role of the M-Net telenovela The Wild,[13] which was shot at an exotic South African game farm. She co-starred with her real-life husband, Shona Ferguson, until its cancellation in April 2013.[14][15]
Ferguson Films (2010–present)
Connie and her husband, Shona, launched the television company Ferguson Films in 2010.[16] Their first production, Rockville,[17] was commissioned by M-Net three years later. Other productions include,[18]The Gift,[19]The Throne,[20]The Queen[21] and The Imposter.[22] The couple often appear in their own productions; for example, Connie played the role of Harriet Khoza on The Queen.[23]
Ferguson launched a fragrance called True Self in 2008, and a lotion in 2014.[27]
Personal life
Ferguson (then Masilo) married fellow actor Neo Matsunyane in 1992. In December 1993, they welcomed a daughter. They divorced in 1998, after five years of marriage.[28]
In July 2001 at Matseliso Secondary, Ferguson met actor Shona Ferguson.[29] In November 2001, three years after her divorce with Matsunyane, they married. In June 2002, the couple welcomed a daughter.[30] After nearly 20 years of marriage, Shona Ferguson died in the afternoon of 30 July 2021 from COVID-19-related complications.[31]
^The South African TV authority. Currently plays Harriet Khoza on the Ferguson Films and M-net original soap The Queen [1], Connie Furguson, 2014. Retrieved on 4 October 2014.
^All4Women "Connie Ferguson"Archived 6 October 2014 at the Wayback Machine, Connie Ferguson mourns the death of her mother, Johannesburg, 29 July 2013. Retrieved on 4 October 2014.
