Willie Esterhuizen
South African actor

Willie Esterhuizen

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South African actor
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Willie Esterhuizen is an Afrikaans actor, writer and director. He is known for his roles in the popular TV series Vetkoek paleis, Vetkoekpaleis and Gauteng-aleng-aleng.

Esterhuizen received dance training at the University of Cape Town, after which he studied drama for two years at the Arts Educational School in London. Two years later he became a member of KRUIK and moved to Johannesburg to do television work.

Awards

  • Golden Loerie Award for TV advertising (2002)
  • Avanti Award for Best Actor (1999)
  • Avanti Award for Best Comedy Production (1999)
  • Avanti Award for Best Writer (1999)
  • Star Tonight award: Best Writer (1994)