South Africa: Royalty Soapie Awards 2018 Nominees. #RSA2018

The Royalty Soapie Awards are back! The 3^rd annual award ceremony kicked off in Johannesburg, South Africa at The Venue in Green Park where the 2018 nominees were announced. This unique awards ceremony, is the only one in the country that pays homage to South Africa’s beloved daily soaps and telenovelas.

The list of nominees honoured some of the usual suspects and some unexpected surprises. This year the added excitement of a public vote for all performance categories and for Most Popular Soap will bring the viewers into play as they show their loyalty to their favourite soap stars.

Here are the nominees for the 2018 Royalty Soapie Awards:

Outstanding Art Direction

1. Binnelanders
2. Isibaya
3. 7de Laan
4. Isithembiso
5. Ring of Lies

Outstanding Couple

1. Isibaya; Actor Name: Pallance Dladla & Linda Mtoba; Character Name: Jabu and Zama
2. Isibaya; Actor Name: Sdumo Mtshali & Nomzamo Mbatha; Character Name: S’bu & Thandeka
3. Isithembiso; Actor Name: Hamilton Dlamini & Chichi Letswalo; Character Name: Banzi & Claudia
4. Isithembiso; Actor Name: Zamani Mbatha & Nandi Mbatha; Character Name: Zamani & Simi
5. Skeem Saam; Actor Name: Africa Tsoai & Harriet Manamela; Character Name: John and Meikie Maputla

Outstanding Directing Team

1. 7de Laan; Team Name: Henry Mylne
2. Binnelanders; Team Name: Danie Joubert
3. Isibaya; Team Name: Sthembiso Mathenjwa
4. Isithembiso; Team Name: John Barker
5. Ring of Lies; Team Name: Darryl Fuchs

Outstanding Editing Team

1. 7de Laan
2. Binnelanders
3. Isibaya
4. Isithembiso
5. Ring of Lies

Outstanding Lighting

1. Binnelanders
2. Isibaya
3. Isithembiso
4. Ring of Lies

Outstanding Make-up and Hair

1. 7de Laan
2. Binnelanders
3. Isibaya
4. Isidingo
5. Ring of Lies 2

Outstanding Soapie

1. 7de Laan
2. Isibiya
3. Isithembiso
4. Ring of Lies

Outstanding Wardrobe

1. 7de Laan
2. Isibaya
3. Isidingo
4. Isithembiso
5. Skeem Saam

Outstanding Writing Team

1. 7de Laan
2. Isibaya
3. Isithembiso
4. Ring of Lies 2
5. Skeem Saam

Outstanding Female Villain

1. Binnelanders; Actor Name: Marlee van der Merwe; Character Name: Marisa Vermaak
2. Isibaya; Actor Name: Thuli Thabethe; Character Name: Beauty
3. Isibaya; Actor Name: Zintle Mabena; Character Name: Sihle
4. Isithembiso; Actor Name: Chichi Letswalo; Character Name: Claudia
5. Skeem Saam; Actor Name: Lesego Marakalla; Character Name: Rachel Kunutu

Outstanding Male Villain

1. Binnelanders; Actor Name: Leroy Gopal; Character Name: Fynn
2. Isibaya; Actor Name: Abdul Khoza; Character Name: Qaphela
3. Isibaya; Actor Name: Zakhele Msibi; Character Name: Sunday Nkabinde
4. Isithembiso; Actor Name: Hamilton Dlamini; Character Name: Banzi
5. Skeem Saam; Actor Name: Julius wa Kgole; Character Name: Dragon

Outstanding Lead Actor

1. Isibaya; Actor Name: Bheki Mkhwane; Character Name: Samson
2. Isidingo; Actor Name: Lindani Nkosi; Character Name: Lincoln Sibeko
3. Isidingo; Actor Name: Motlatsi Mafatshe; Character Name: Sechaba Moloi
4. Isithembiso; Actor Name: Hamilton Dlamini; Character Name: Banzi
5. Isithembiso; Actor Name: Mavuso Magabane; Character Name: Kero

Outstanding Lead Actress

1. Isibaya; Actor Name: Thembi Nyandeni; Character Name: Mkabayi
2. Isidingo; Actor Name: Khabonina Qubeka; Character Name: Nina Zamdela
3. Isidingo; Actor Name: Linda Sokhulu; Character Name: Nikiwe Sibeko
4. Isidingo; Actor Name: Tema Sebopedi; Character Name: Lerato Moloi
5. Isithembiso; Actor Name: Chichi Letswalo; Character Name: Claudia

Outstanding Newcomer

1. Binnelanders; Actor Name: Kisha Skeï; Character Name: Lexi Abrahams
2. Isithembiso; Actor Name: Nandi Mbatha; Character Name: Simi
3. Isithembiso; Actor Name: Zamani Mbatha; Character Name: Zamani
4. Skeem Saam; Actor Name: Cedric Fourie; Character Name: Lehasa Maphosa
5. Generations; Actor Name: Kope Makgae; Character Name: Mrekza

Outstanding Supporting Actor

1. Isidingo; Actor Name: Anga Makubalo; Character Name: Obakeng Zamdela
2. Isidingo; Actor Name: Maurice Paige; Character Name: Calvin Xavier
3. Skeem Saam; Actor Name: Charles Maja; Character Name: Big Boy Mabitsela
4. Skeem Saam; Actor Name: Molefi Manaisa; Character Name: Wallet Rakau
5. Skeem Saam; Actor Name: Thabo Mkhabela; Character Name: Leshole Mabitsela

Outstanding Supporting Actress

1. Binnelanders; Actor Name: Kisha Skeï; Character Name: Lexi Abrahams
2. Isibaya; Actor Name: Samukele Mkhize; Character Name: Mabuyi
3. Isidingo; Actor Name: Motshabi Tyelele; Character Name: Basetsana Moloi
4. Isithembiso; Actor Name: Lungelo Nxele; Character Name: Nothando
5. Skeem Saam; Actor Name: Dieketseng Mnisi; Character Name: MaNtuli Seakamela

The 2018 Royalty Soapie Awards ceremony will be held in Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa on the 16^th of June. We will be there live from the red carpet to bring you all the glitz and glam from the ceremory. To vote for your favorites, please visit the royaltysa.com for more details.

#RSA2018

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