Connie Ferguson
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10 June 1970
- Actress
- producer
- model
- investor
- business woman
Connie Ferguson | |
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 Connie Ferguson speaking at Glamour Awards in 2018 | |
| Born | Constance Masilo 10 June 1970 |
| Education | University of KwaZulu Natal |
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| Known for | The Queen as Harriet Khoza |
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Constance Connie Ferguson (née Masilo; born 10 June 1970)[1][2] is a South African-Motswana actress, filmmaker, producer and businesswoman. She is best known for her lead role as Karabo Moroka on one of South Africa's most popular soap operas, 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]
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]
The Queen was nominated in several categories at the South African Film and Television Awards in 2018.[24]
She appears in the Netflix series "Kings of Jo'burg" which went into a second series in January 2023.[25] Fellow actors were Cindy Mahlangu, Buhle Samuels, Zolisa Xaluva and Nigerian actor Enyinna Nwigwe.[26]
Business Ventures
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]
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
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| (1993 –2010) | Generations | Karabo Moroka |
| (2000 –2009) | Soul City | Dr. Lerato Molefe |
| (2004 – 2007) | Late Night News With Connie Ferguson | Herself |
| (2010) | Comedy Central Roaster | Judge |
| (2011 – 2013) | The Wild | Marang Lebone |
| (2013) | Strictly Come Dancing | Herself |
| (2014) | Generations: The Legacy | Karabo Moroka |
| (2015 – present) | Rockville | Mavis Mabaso |
| (2016 – 2023) | The Queen | Harriet Khoza |
| (2018) | The River | Harriet Khoza |
| (2021–present) | Kings of Joburg[26] | Josaline "Mermaid" Masire |
| (2023) | Generations: The Legacy | Karabo Moroka |
| (2024) | Heart of the Hunter | Molebogeng Kwena |
