Runs in the Family
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Talent SpotlightActorSouth Africa
Faniswa Yisa
Runs in the Family • Knuckle City
Faniswa Yisa is a South African actress, director, and theatre-maker renowned for her dynamic performances across stage and screen. A graduate of the University of Cape Town's...
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Actor • Director
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South Africa
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Runs in the Family (2023)
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Faniswa Yisa is a South African actress, director, and theatre-maker renowned for her dynamic performances across stage and screen. A graduate of the University of Cape Town's drama school, she has graced international stages in 19 countries and earned accolades such as the 2018 Fleur du Cap Best Actress Award for her role in What Remains. Her screen credits include Knuckle City, Skin, and DAM. In 2023, she was appointed curator of the Baxter Masambe Theatre, aiming to foster a vibrant creative space for emerging artists. Yisa is also a passionate advocate for women's voices in the arts
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Knuckle City
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Runs in the Family · Recent standoutKnuckle City · Signature credit