Biography
Constance “Connie” Masilo-Ferguson (born 10 June 1970), known professionally as Connie Ferguson, is a household name in the South African film industry.
She rose to fame after starring in the South African SABC drama series Generations.
She also received national recognition for her role as Harriet Khoza in Mzansi Magic’s drama series The Queen.
Connie Ferguson played Karabo Moroka in Generations, a series that was also a favorite of many.
South African actress
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| Full name: | Debbie Shokoya |
| Stage name: | Connie Ferguson |
| Born: | June 10, 1970 (age 54) |
| Place of birth: | Kimberley, South Africa |
| The children: | Lesedi Ferguson, Alicia Angel Ferguson |
| Nationality: | South Africa |
| Parents: | Masilo Fish, Margaret Masilo |
| Height: | Do not have |
| Siblings: | Lerato Magdelene Philani |
| Husband/wife • Husband: | Shona Ferguson, Neo Matsunyane (div.) |
| Job: | Actress • Businesswoman |
| Net worth: | 2 million dollars |
Early life
Connie Ferguson was born in the early 70s, on June 10, 1970, in Kimberly, Northern Cape in South Africa.
She is a Christian.
She grew up with Fish Masilo (her father) and Margaret Masilo (her mother).
Connie Ferguson’s mother died in 2013 after a short illness, but her father is still alive.
She grew up with a passion for acting and dancing.
Education
After completing primary school, Connie Ferguson decided to study law at University.
She chose Criminal Law but is said to have failed the subject miserably.
She then decided to study drama and was successful, graduating with a degree in drama and performing arts from the University of KwaZulu-Natal in 2012/13.
Career
Connie Ferguson is a veteran South African actress, film producer and screenwriter. She got her breakthrough in the SABC soap opera Generations, appearing from its first episode in February 1994 until October 2010.
She starred in Maitemogelo and Soul City in seasons 1-4. She had another major role in What If, Crime Reporter. She was cast again in the film Cape Of Good Hope, and made a cameo appearance in Okavango.
She also appeared in the movies Danger Zone, The Right Track, Suburban and Matawakabele parts 2 and 3, not leaving Lasilo Rula 2.
Connie Ferguson has also appeared on television shows. Some of them are Eduspectrum, Molomo, Radiopotso, Handy Hints, Plascon Change Your World and Continuity- CCV and SABC 2.
Her successful career has seen her take on many commercial roles, appearing in Ellerines from 1990-1995, Ultramel Custard in 1992 and 1995, Black Like Me in 1998 and many other commercials.
She has also modeled for the fashion industry, including Wella Sheen, Eskamel, Black Chic and telecommunications company Vodacom.
She made her film production debut in 2013. She produced and starred in a television series titled Rockville. Rockville is a Mzansi Magic television series.
Connie Ferguson’s work and efforts have been recognized.
In 1993, she won the Ten Most Beautiful Women in South Africa award by Cosmopolitan magazine.
She was also honored in the David Dodd award for most beautiful woman in South Africa.
Social media
Connie Ferguson uses Instagram to manage her Channel to keep her fans updated. Follow her updates on Instagram.
@connie_ferguson.
Personal life
Connie Ferguson is a widow.
She was married to the late Aaron Shona Ferguson, an actor and co-founder of Ferguson Films.
Shona Ferguson died on July 30, 2021, at the age of 47, from complications of COVID-19.
His death was devastating for the family. She had a daughter from this marriage named Alicia Angel Ferguson, born in June 2002.
Before marrying the late Shona Ferguson, Connie Ferguson had a husband named Neo Matsunyane whom she married in the late 90s and had a daughter named Lesedi Matsunyane on 30 December 1992.
However, the couple divorced in 1998.
Net worth
Connie Ferguson is not only an actress but also a businesswoman and philanthropist.
She is a big name in the African film industry and has an estimated net worth of around $2 million.
Connie Ferguson is estimated to earn around R75,000 a month.
She also models and advertises for famous brands and has been given ambassadorial roles.
List of movies played
Connie Ferguson has appeared in many television shows, movies, and television series. The list below contains some of her most popular and critically acclaimed films.
- Generation (1994)
- Solly Loves Kina (2002)
- Comedy Central Router (2010)
- Rockville (2015)
- Queen (2016).
