Marguerite van Eeden

Marguerite van Eeden
Born6 June
Alma materStellenbosch University
Occupation(s)Actress, photographer
Years active2016–present
Spouse
Roy Harris
(m. 2024)

Marguerite van Eeden (born 6 June) is a South African actress and photographer.[1] She is best known for her Afrikaans-language film roles in Vaselinetjie[2] and Vergeet My Nie.[3]

Early life

Originally from the Cape, van Eeden grew up in Botswana. She attended boarding school at La Rochelle Girls' High School in Paarl, matriculating in 2015.[4][5] She studied both undergraduate and postgraduate studies at Stellenbosch University.[6][7]

Career

At the age of 15, van Eeden signed with MPM Acting Agency. She first appeared onscreen in a Coca-Cola commercial and made her television debut with a guest role in a 2016 episode of the crime series Die Byl.[8]

During her first year of university at Stellenbosch, van Eeden was cast in the titular role of the 2017 drama film Vaselinetjie, an adaptation of the 2004 novel of the same name by Namibian author Anoeschka von Meck.[9] That same year, she began playing Anita in the series Sara se Geheim, a recurring character she would play for two seasons, and a younger version of Milan Murray's character in the series Waterfront.[10]

From 2018 to 2020, van Eeden starred in three season of Fynskrif as Alex Kruger. Van Eeden starred as Mardaleen Coetzer in the 2020 Afrikaans romcom Vergeet my nie,[8][11] which earned her an award at for Best Actress at the Silver Screen Film Festival (Silwerskermfees).[6] In 2021, she joined the cast of the kykNET series Afgrond as Hannelie Fourie.[12]

Personal life

In April 2018, van Eeden became engaged to musician Danie du Toit of the Afrikaans band Spoegwolf.[13][14] They later broke up. In May 2024, van Eeden married Roy Harris.[15]

Filmography

Film

Year Title Role Notes
2017 Passion Gap Elani Short film
2017 Vaselinetjie Vaselinetjie / Helena Bosman
2019 Moffie Hailey
2020 Vergeet my nie Mardaleen Coetzer

Television

Year Title Role Notes
2016 Die Byl Zelda / Monica Waters 2 episodes
2017 Sara se Geheim Anita Recurring role (seasons 1–2)
2017 Kern Young Stella
2017 Deep End Melanie
2018 Fynskrif Alex Kruger Main role (seasons 1–3)
2018 Die Spreeus Marianne Episode: "Sonde met die Bure"
2019 Somerkersfees Jane Television film
2021 Afgrond Hannelie Fourie

References

  1. ^ "Marguerite Van Eeden - which role is right for you, auditions, dreaded crying scenes & side-hustles". Listen Notes. 11 November 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  2. ^ Morkel, Graye. "Vaselinetjie". Channel. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  3. ^ "Feel the love". Retrieved 18 November 2021 – via PressReader.
  4. ^ "Marguerite van Eeden vertel ons van Vaselinetjie". Rooi Rose (in Afrikaans). 22 September 2017. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  5. ^ "The unforgettable Marguerite van Eeden in Vergeet My Nie". Pop Speaking. 6 February 2020. Retrieved 19 November 2021.
  6. ^ a b "APM: Marguerite van Eeden". Artistes Personal Management. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  7. ^ Jansen van Rensburg, Liani (25 June 2021). "Marguerite van Eeden: As dit moet wees, sal dit wees". Sarie (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 19 November 2021.(subscription required)
  8. ^ a b Adams, Maryam (9 August 2021). "Meet leading lady Marguerite van Eeden". MatieMedia. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  9. ^ "Growing up after apartheid". Retrieved 18 November 2021 – via PressReader.
  10. ^ "Marguerite van Eeden: TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  11. ^ Zietsman, Gabi. "Vergeet My Nie". Channel. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  12. ^ "Marguerite van Eeden oor 'Afgrond', fotografie en 'n see-uitsig in Seepunt". Maroela Media. 24 March 2021. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  13. ^ "'Vergeet My Nie' actress and Spoegwolf singer madly in love in February!". Jacaranda FM. 12 February 2020. Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  14. ^ Nel, Carryn-Ann. "Spoegwolf-lid en 'Vaselinetjie'-aktrise is uitmekaar". Netwerk24 (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 18 November 2021.
  15. ^ Taylor, Jody (17 December 2023). "Marguerite en 'rock solid' Roy: Nou trou sy regtig egtig oor landsgrense heen". Huisgenoot (in Afrikaans). Retrieved 12 May 2024.