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Michelle Botes (born 12 October 1962) is an accomplished South African actress, language lecturer and aromatherapist.
Michelle Botes is a veteran South African actress who has been in the entertainment industry for more than a decade.
She is best known for her role as Cherel de Villiers-Haines in the South African television series Isidingo.
South African Actress
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Name: | Michelle Botts |
Children: | two |
Date of Birth: | October 12, 1962 (age 61) |
place of birth: | Cape Town, South Africa |
Country of Citizenship: | South Africa |
parents: | not applicable |
high: | not applicable |
Brothers and sisters: | not applicable |
Boyfriend • Husband: | Ian Roberts (retired), Chris Beasley |
Profession: | Actress • Television personality |
net worth: | USD 1,000,000 to 4,000,000 |
She rose to fame after her role as Cherel de Villiers-Haines in Isidingo, rather than debuting in the film industry.
For nine (9) years from 1998 to 2007, Michelle Botes brilliantly portrayed a villainous character.
early life
Michelle Botes was born on October 12, 1962.
She was born in Cape Town, South Africa, and was raised by her parents in an ordinary family in South Africa.
She completed her primary and secondary education in Cape Town.
She fell in love with the entertainment industry after watching the South African blockbuster “The Gods Must Be Crazy”.
educate
Michelle Botes went to study at Stellenbosch University after graduating from secondary school.
She is pursuing a degree in speech and drama at the college.
After graduating from Stellenbosch University, she graduated from the University of Cape Town with a Diploma in Education.
Profession
Michelle Botts began her career as a librarian, and was initially hired as a book display clerk. While working as a librarian, she also took additional acting classes.
In 1998, she finally shot to fame when she played a role in the South African hit series “Isidingo”. She is a famous South African actress who rose to fame in South Africa when she played the villainous character Cherel de Villiers-Haines. In “Isidingo”, she played this character from 1998 to 2007.
After leaving Isidingo, she played the lead role in the South African drama The Trial of Pennelandshire in 2007. She played the role for three years. Michelle Botes was picked up by the South African television station M-Net and left the show in 2010. She played the role of Ingrid Jordaan in the show.
Michelle Bots took a break from acting in 2010 and returned to the industry after nine years in 2019. The actress is undoubtedly one of South Africa’s star actors.
The actress has over 10 years of experience in the industry. She is well known for her outstanding acting skills and has now become a household name in the entertainment industry. Michelle Bots recently played the role of a princess in the movie Eagles produced by Afrikaans.
Personal life
Michelle Botts married Ian Roberts when she was 27. The couple met while working at Eagles Set.
In 1992, the two ended their marriage due to irreconcilable differences.
Michelle Botts has two children, a daughter and a son, with her ex-husband. Michelle and her ex-husband Ian remained friends after their divorce.
Most recently, Michelle Botz was in a relationship with fellow actor Chris Beasley (who played Len Cooper). According to Youth Village, their relationship lasted just over a year. They ended their relationship after a dispute between the two parties.
Awards & Recognition
Michelle Bots was named the “Most Elegant South African Celebrity of 2005” by the prestigious South African newspaper The Star.
Several South African magazines, including Elle and The Sunday Times, featured Michelle Bots on their front pages.
In 2006, she won the 19th Avanti Awards for Best Actress and Best Screen Villain for Isidingo, and also won the Best Television Couple Award for Isidingo with Barkes Haines and Robert Whitehead.
net worth
Famous South African television personality and mother Michelle Botes has an estimated net worth of $1,000,000-4,000,000.