Diaan Lawrenson (born 4 April 1978) is a South African actress, producer, and professor. She is well recognized for her work in the television shows and movies Raaiselkind, Semi-Soet, and 7de Laan. She is the dean of the School for the Creative Economy (AFDA),a South African institution that offers courses in film, television, performance, business innovation and technology, radio, and podcasting.
Diaan Lawrenson Age
She was born on the 6th of April 1978 in Vanderbijlpark, South Africa. As of 2023, she is 45 years old and celebrates her birthday on April 6th every year.
Diaan Lawrenson Husband
She is happily married to Jody Abrahams who is also a South African actor and together they have two children.
Diaan Lawrenson Career
Lawrenson started out as an actress, but she later shifted her focus to screenwriting and making movies, as she did with Hartloop (2015), for which she wrote the script and oversaw production. Diaan Lawrenson graduated from AFDA in Johannesburg in 2001, and since 2019, she has been the dean of AFDA’s Cape Town campus. Lawrenson is also a co-owner of Jester Productions, which makes music videos, industrial DVDs, and documentary recordings.
In 2016, Diaan left 7de Laan as a main character and became a call actor, appearing in a few stories. Shortly after quitting, she moved to Observatory, Cape Town, to teach at AFDA (African Film Drama and Art School). In April of this year, she became the institution’s dean.
Diaan Lawrenson Film
- Tablemanners; plays the role of Megan (2016)Sisters ; plays the role of Jo (2018)
- Riddle Child ; plays the role of Ingrid Dorfling (2017)
- Your Romeo ; plays the role of Miss Goosen (2016)
- Zinc ; plays the role of Chantelle (2015) Mooi River; plays the role of Sarah (2015)
- Bullets About Bishop Lavis ; short film; plays the role of Anel (2013)
- Semi-Sweet ; plays the role of Chandrie Snyman (2012)
- Stander ; plays the role of a bank teller (2003)
Diaan Lawrenson Production
Lawrenson was also involved in the production of several productions:
- The Sweethearts ; television series (2017)
- Hilde se Hartsklanke ; television series (2016)
- Hartloop ; short film (2015)
Diaan Lawrenson Television
- The Book Club ; plays the role of Cecille (2017)
- 7th Avenue ; plays the role of Paula van der Leque (2003 to 2015)
- The Ax ; plays the role of Saskia du Toit (2014)
- Bacstage ; plays the role of Mienkie (2003)
- Egoli: Place of Gold ; plays the role of Merle (2002)
- Song for Katryn ; Season 1; plays the role of a stripper (2003)
Diaan Lawrenson Theater
- Kiss Letters (2014)
- Bullets on Bishop Lavis (2012 – 2014)
- Roemers en Bloemers (2012 – 2013)
- Friday is Separation Day (2010 – 2011)
- Under the fig tree (2009)
- Dirk & Lindie (2008)
- The False Mustache (2007)
- Pleiboyz (2006)
- So True As Fat (2005)
- Double and Cross (2004)
- Four Play (2003 – 2004)
- Six Inches (2002 – 2003)
- Pendoring Proprietary Limited (2002)
- Closer (2001)
- Go It Maid! (2001)
- Magspel (2000)
- Dangerous Liasons (2000)
- Theresa’s Dream (2000)
- Who Digs Who (2000)
- Rudely Stamped (1999 – 2000)
- Requiem (1998)
Diaan Lawrenson Awards
- AFDA Nomination: Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Writer
- SAFTA nomination: Best Actress
- Crystal nomination: Best Actress, Best Newcomer
- YOU Spectacular Award: Best Actress (2013)
- YOU Spectacular Award: Best Actress (2010)
- ATKV Feather: Best Actress (2009)
- AFDA Award: Best Actress, Best Supporting Actress, Best Writer (1998 – 2001)
Diaan Lawrenson Net Worth
According to Sanotify, Diaan has an estimated net worth of $150,000 which she has earned as an actress.
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