Crystal-Donna Roberts
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Crystal-Donna Roberts (13 October 1984 – 6 March 2025) was a South African actress, presenter and writer. Her films included The Endless River (2015) and Krotoa (2017).
Infobox
Born
(1984-10-13)13 October 1984Cape Town, South Africa
Died
6 March 2025(2025-03-06) (aged 40)Cape Town, South Africa
Alma mater
University of the Free State
Occupations
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Years active
2009–2025
Spouse
mw- Schalk Cornelessen (m. 2015)
Tables
· Filmography › Film
2010
The Incredible Adventures of Hanna Hoekom
Role(s)
Sharon
2016
Tussen as en hoop
Role(s)
Olivia
2017
Krotoa
Role(s)
Krotoa
The Number
Role(s)
Bridget
2018
Our Albertinia
Role(s)
Inge Abrahams
Notes
Short film
Benjamin
Role(s)
Chantelle September
Notes
Short film
2019
Liewe Lisa
Role(s)
Lara
Griekwastad
Role(s)
Tracey
2024
What If
Role(s)
Valerie van Wyk
Notes
Short film
Mr Isaacs
Role(s)
Dr Jolene Fortuin
Notes
Short film
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2010 | The Incredible Adventures of Hanna Hoekom | Sharon | |
| 2011 | The Italian Consul | Mary | |
| 2011 | Skeem | Pearl | |
| 2012 | Chronicle | Samantha | |
| 2015 | The Endless River | Tiny Solomons | |
| 2016 | Tussen as en hoop | Olivia | |
| 2017 | Krotoa | Krotoa | |
| 2017 | The Number | Bridget | |
| 2018 | Our Albertinia | Inge Abrahams | Short film |
| 2018 | Benjamin | Chantelle September | Short film |
| 2019 | Liewe Lisa | Lara | |
| 2019 | Griekwastad | Tracey | |
| 2024 | What If | Valerie van Wyk | Short film |
| 2024 | Mr Isaacs | Dr Jolene Fortuin | Short film |
· Filmography › Television
2008
Mense Mense
Role(s)
Liesel Klein
Notes
Main role
2009
Montana
Role(s)
Bijou
Notes
Season 1
2010–2014
Role(s)
Vallei van Sluiers
Notes
Charmaine Willemse
2012
Vloeksteen
Role(s)
Ina Uys
Notes
Season 1
2013
Die Boland Moorde
Role(s)
Elmarie
Notes
Season 1
2016
Die Byl
Role(s)
Evelyn
Notes
Season 1
2018
2018–2024
Role(s)
Arendsvlei
Notes
Janice Cupido
2019
Die Spreeus
Role(s)
Jenny
Notes
Episode: "Shaun Vink"
2020
Projek Dina
Role(s)
Bonita
Kompleks
Role(s)
Lucy
Notes
1 episode
2021
Swartwater
Role(s)
Ava Ebrahim
Notes
Season 3
Asseblief & Dankie
Role(s)
Cassi
Notes
Television film
2022
Grootste Treffers
Role(s)
Quickstix
Notes
Television film
2022–2023
Role(s)
Fraksie
Notes
Chantel
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2009 | Montana | Bijou | Season 1 |
| 2010–2014 | Vallei van Sluiers | Charmaine Willemse | Main role |
| 2012 | Vloeksteen | Ina Uys | Season 1 |
| 2013 | Die Boland Moorde | Elmarie | Season 1 |
| 2016 | Die Byl | Evelyn | Season 1 |
| 2008 | Mense Mense | Liesel Klein | Main role |
| 2018 | Fine Print (Afrikaans: Fynskrif) | Thandi | Main role (season 1) |
| 2018–2024 | Arendsvlei | Janice Cupido | Main role |
| 2019 | Die Spreeus | Jenny | Episode: "Shaun Vink" |
| 2020 | Projek Dina | Bonita | |
| 2020 | Kompleks | Lucy | 1 episode |
| 2021 | Swartwater | Ava Ebrahim | Season 3 |
| 2021 | Asseblief & Dankie | Cassi | Television film |
| 2022 | Grootste Treffers | Quickstix | Television film |
| 2022–2023 | Fraksie | Chantel | 17 episodes |
· Filmography › Stage
2009
Romeo & Juliet: Unplugged
Role(s)
Juliet
Notes
Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town
2013
Bidsprinkaan
Role(s)
Katryn
Notes
Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees, Oudtshoorn
2014
Rondomskrik
Role(s)
Various
Notes
Baxter Theatre Centre, Cape Town
2015
Siener in die Suburbs
Role(s)
Tiemie
Notes
Aardklop, Potchefstroom
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
| 2009 | Romeo & Juliet: Unplugged | Juliet | Artscape Theatre Centre, Cape Town |
| 2013 | Bidsprinkaan | Katryn | Klein Karoo Nasionale Kunstefees, Oudtshoorn |
| 2014 | Rondomskrik | Various | Baxter Theatre Centre, Cape Town |
| 2015 | Siener in die Suburbs | Tiemie | Aardklop, Potchefstroom |
· Awards and nominations
2020
Best Actress – Telenovela
Role(s)
Arendsvlei
Notes
Nominated
2021
Nominated
| Year | Award | Category | Work | Result | Ref |
| 2015 | Venice International Film Festival | Best Actress | The Endless River | Nominated | |
| 2018 | South African Film and Television Awards | Best Actress – Film | Krotoa | Won | |
| 2020 | Best Actress – Telenovela | Arendsvlei | Nominated | ||
| 2021 | Nominated |
References
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- W24https://www.news24.com/w24/style/fashion/red-carpet/exclusive-is-this-south-africa-actress-the-next-big-thing-20180514
- The Jakes Gerwel Foundationhttps://jgf.org.za/names-of-the-candidates-of-the-prestigious-mentorship-programme-for-emerging-authors-in-2021-revealed/
- University of the Free Statehttps://www.ufs.ac.za/docs/librariesprovider27/alumni-of-the-year-documents/2017_aty_ebooklet.pdf?sfvrsn=a322d221_2
- Hectic 99https://www.hn9.co.za/blogs/categories/8/614
- "Celebrated Arendsvlei and 7de Laan actor Crystal-Donna Roberts, 40, has died"https://www.news24.com/life/arts-and-entertainment/celebrities/celebrated-arendsvlei-and-7de-laan-actor-crystal-donna-roberts-40-has-died-20250306
- Cape Argushttps://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/cape-argus/20160701/282338269186925
- Kuierhttps://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/kuier/20151021/281895887080263
- EdBookhttps://www.edbook.co.za/safta-winner-shares-her-excitement-about-travelling-to-the-cannes/
- Cape Timeshttps://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/cape-times/20090224/282587373881387
- IOLhttps://www.iol.co.za/entertainment/whats-on/theatre-fests-aim-to-spoil-you-1484867
- BroadwayWorldhttps://www.broadwayworld.com/south-africa/article/Rachelle-Greeffs-RONDOMSKRIK-Opens-at-the-Baxter-Theatre-20141105
- Brand South Africahttps://www.brandsouthafrica.com/people-culture/arts-culture/south_african_film_nominated-300715
- "First South African Film Selected for Venice Film Festival". All Africa, 31 July 2015. Retrieved 26 November 2015 from
- True Lovehttps://www.news24.com/truelove/archive/mccafe-congratulate-nakhane-toure-and-crystal-donna-roberts-for-their-wins-at-the-saftas12-20180326
- Glamourhttps://www.glamour.co.za/celebrity-news/saftas-2018-the-full-list-of-winners-17320502
- Times Livehttps://www.timeslive.co.za/tshisa-live/tshisa-live/2020-08-27-sa-actors-excited-about-royal-soapie-awards--heres-the-full-list/
- The Media Onlinehttps://themediaonline.co.za/2021/05/awards-wrap-all-the-safta-nominees-viacomcbs-scoops-11-nominations-winners-of-the-6th-pan-african-reinsurance-journalism-awards/