Acting
Diaan Lawrenson
Born April 6, 1978 · Vanderbijlpark, South Africa (age 48)
Diaan Lawrenson is a South African actress, producer and lecturer. She is best known for her roles in the films and series Raaiselkind, Semi-Soet and 7de Laan. She is the former Dean and current CEO of AFDA, The School for the Creative Economy in Cape Town, South Africa.
Known For
Your Romeo · 2016Your Romeo
★ 7.82016
MovieRomanceComedy
Yvette has dreamed of performing Romeo and Juliet since starting high school. Now, in her final year, the headmaster has decided to use the school's entire arts and culture budget to fund a T20 event. In a last ditch effort to put on the play, they ask the school's cricket hero, Marko Marais, to play the role of Romeo.
Semi-Soeter · 2025Semi-Soeter
★ 6.32025
MovieRomanceComedy
Power couple Jaci and JP find themselves in a bumpy predicament when a new work pitch for a baby brand forces them to play the perfect pretend parents.
Runs in the Family · 2023Runs in the Family
★ 1.02023
MovieAdventureComedy
In this witty father-son story, we are introduced to Varun, a former scammer, and River, a trans drag performer, as they venture on a road trip across South Africa to rescue River's long-lost mother from a rehab clinic in eSwatini. River’s only worry is missing Her Majesty’s Drag Competition and the opportunity to win the prize money to pay for his top surgery. With secrets bubbling to the surface and a competition to win, their relationship will be tested like never before.
Hans Crosses The Rubicon · 2023Hans Crosses The Rubicon
2023
MovieAdventureComedy
A widower, Hans (90), is forced into a repressive old-age-home. Once there, he comes face to face with the draconian management, who forces him to become a rebel and activist, a 90-year-old-man who has nothing to lose by revolting. An anti-ageism revolution about growing old on your own terms.
Semi-Soet · 2012Semi-Soet
★ 5.12012
MovieRomance
To prevent a corporate takeover, a hardworking businesswoman hires a fake fiancé to secure a massive contract from a family-minded wine estate.
Riddle Child · 2018Riddle Child
2018
MovieDrama
A nine-year-old autistic boy is found dead in the bath tub. His mother Ingrid, who spent her life caring for him and loved him dearly, is being investigated for murder.
Mooi River · 2015Mooi River
★ 5.72015
MovieRomanceComedy
Another first for South Africa's fast growing film industry - A multiple story line ensemble romantic comedy capturing the essence of what love looks like in all it's different shapes and sizes. Mooirivier is a film about relationships, about how we can't live without them, about how love always wins, even if it doesn't look, or turn out, the way you thought it would.
Sink · 2016Sink
★ 8.92016
MovieDrama
‘Sink’ tells the story of Rachel, a Mozambican domestic worker based in Johannesburg, who is forced to make a devastating choice after her daughter drowns whilst under the care of her employer; return to poverty stricken Mozambique or continue working for the family responsible for the death of her child so she can support her extended family back home. The story is a haunting exploration of motherhood, loss and the walls that separate people.
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