Nicole Fortuin is a South African actress, dancer, and theatre artist known for her dynamic presence in film, television, and stage productions. Born on April 30, 1992, in Belhar, Cape Town, she has built a diverse and impressive career spotlighting her range as a performer in both local and international projects. Her acclaimed works include films like Flatland and Late Bloomer, as well as notable roles in South African television series.
Profile Summary
| Full Name | Nicole Fortuin |
| Date of Birth | April 30, 1992 |
| Place of Birth | Belhar, Cape Town |
| Nationality | South African |
| State of Origin | Western Cape, South Africa |
| Partner | N/A |
| Children | N/A |
| Occupations | Actress, Dancer, Theatre Maker |
| Net Worth | Approx. $200,000 USD |
Early Life and Education
Growing up in Belhar, Cape Town, Nicole attended Settlers High School where she excelled in Drama, English, and Visual Arts. Her passion for dance started when she was just three years old, and she gained early recognition as a top 4 finalist in the 2008 e.tv Shield Teens No Sweat Dance Challenge.
Nicole completed her tertiary education at the University of Cape Town, earning a Bachelor of Arts degree in Theatre and Performance in 2014.
Throughout her studies, she earned academic honors and scholarships, including the Humanities Honours Scholarship and the Gretel Mills Book Prize.
Career
After graduating from university, Nicole began her professional journey as Maryke van Niekerk in the Afrikaans TV series Roer Jou Voete (2015–2016).
Her feature film debut came in 2016 with the American movie A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits. She went on to appear in South African films such as Van der Merwe and Vaselinetjie in 2017, and the series Swartwater.
In theatre, Nicole gained acclaim for her role as Carol in Oleanna at the Fugard Theatre in Cape Town. Her lead role in the film Flatland gained international attention, screening at TIFF and Berlinale in 2019.
She starred in the TV series Alles Malan from 2019 to 2022 and featured as Detective Petersen in Netflix’s Blood & Water from 2021 onwards. Other prominent works include the films Indemnity, Late Bloomer, and the series The Fix, marking her continued growth as a leading South African actress.
Personal Life
Nicole keeps her personal life private, with limited information publicly available about her relationships or family. She is active professionally on social media and focuses primarily on her artistic career.
Nicole Fortuin Net Worth
Her estimated net worth is approximately $200,000, stemming from her roles in film, television, stage performances, and voice work. As her career expands, especially with international projects, this figure may continue to rise.
Filmography
- Muzzle 2: City of Wolves (2024) – Detective Cutler
- The Fix (2024) – Angela
- Heart of the Hunter (2023) – Naledi Gumede
- Late Bloomer (2022) – Lauren-Lee Davies
- Blood & Water (2021–2024) – Detective Petersen
- Indemnity (2021) – Angela Abrams
- Klein Karoo 2 (2021) – Tarryn
- Sons of the Sea (2021) – Tanya
- Rage (2020) – Tamsyn
- Flatland (2019) – Natalie Jonkers
- Far From The Castle (2019) – Eliza
- Dead In The Water (2018) – Kat Vargas
- Vaselinetjie (2017) – Older Nasrene
- Van der Merwe (2017) – Tania
- A Cinderella Story: If the Shoe Fits (2016) – Georgie
Awards and Nominations
- 2022 Silwerskermfees: Best Supporting Actress – Indemnity (Nominee)
- 2019 Fleur Du Cap: Best Lead Actress in a Play – Oleanna (Nominee)
- 2019 Silwerskermfees: Best Lead Actress in a Feature Film – Flatland (Nominee)
- 2019 BroadwayWorld: Best Lead Actress in a Play – Oleanna (Winner)
- 2014 Cult Critic: Best Actress – Order of the Dragon (Winner)
