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Karin Van Der Laag

Karin Van Der Laag

Film and Television Actress

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  • Timeline

  • About me

    Casting Director, Writer, Performance and Dialogue Coach, Script Supervisor, Film and Television Continuity

  • Education

    • ScriptE

      2021 -
      Software Film/Cinema/Video Studies

      Activities and Societies: Script Supervisor and Continuity Supervisor I am a Script Supervisor and Continuity Supervisor in Film and Television

    • Chartwell Business College

      2015 - 2015
      Real Estate NQF 4 Real Estate

    • Rustenburg High School for Girls'

      1986 - 1989
      Matric Exemption Matric

      Activities and Societies: Choir, Drama English, Afrikaans, Maths, Biology, Latin, History

    • University of Cape Town

      1990 - 1993
      Bachelor of Arts and Performers' Diploma in Speech and Drama English language, writing, drama, theatre, performance

      English, Politics, Drama, Greek and Roman Literature and Thought

    • University of Cape Town

      1990 - 1993
      Bachelor of Arts - BA English, Politics, Greek and Roman Literature and Thought Bachelor's degree

      Graduated with a Bachelor of Arts in English and Drama

    • The TEFL Academy - Leading EFL Teacher Trainer Provider

      2021 - 2022
      Teaching English as a Second or Foreign Language/ESL Language Instructor

      Certified teacher level 5: Teaching English to foreign language speakers.

  • Experience

    • Various Companies

      Oct 1993 - now
      Film and Television Actress

    • Moonlighting Film Production Services

      Feb 1994 - Dec 1994
      Receptionist

      I answered the telephone, did office management and scheduling for Moonlighting Films

    • The South African Trade Directory

      Jan 1996 - Dec 1997
      Sales Staff

      I designed and sold advertising space for clients. Cold-calling companies to sell advertising space in the SA Trade Directory

    • The Acting Practice

      Jan 2000 - Nov 2020
      Speech and Drama Teacher

      I am an Acting and Accent Coach for professional actors, actors in training, school learners and corporate companies.

    • Freelance (Self employed)

      Jan 2000 - now
      Script Supervisor, Writer, Proofreader

      Casting Director at Karin van der Laag Casting Directors for film, television and commercials.

    • Edcon

      May 2004 - Nov 2004
      Event Manager

      I directed the final year event for the Edcon group. I was hired by Blue Moon Corporate Communications

    • Black Brain Pictures City S'esla series 1, 2 and 3

      Jan 2005 - Jun 2008
      Television Casting Director

      Casting Director for City S'esla Series 1, 2, 3

    • Endemol Shine Group

      Feb 2006 - Nov 2006
      Television Casting Director

      Casting Director for "Snitch" for Endemol South Africa

    • Getroud met Rugby Series 1 and 2

      Jan 2008 - Jun 2009
      Television Casting Director

    • Endemol Shine Group

      Aug 2008 - Apr 2010

      Worked as Script Coordinator for the daily drama "Isidingo" for Endemol Productions South Africa Played " Maggie " in Isidingo for 12 years. Was Casting Director for various film and television productions produced by Endemol South Africa for various broadcasters. I recruited and held auditions for chefs, scheduled production timelines, assisted the Producer, wrote copy and did admin for Ready Steady Cook, South Africa

      • Script Coordinator for Isidingo on SABC 3

        Jan 1999 - Apr 2010

      • Television Actress on Isidingo

        Mar 1998 - Mar 2010

      • Film and Television Casting Director

        Jan 1998 - Mar 2010

      • Product Manager

        Aug 2008 - Nov 2008

    • Randfontein High School RACA Drama Festival

      Aug 2013 - Aug 2016
      Adjudicator for the RACA Drama Festival

      I adjudicate the RACA Drama Festival at Randfontein High School yearly in August / September

    • SANCTA South African National Community Theatre Association

      Jan 2014 - Mar 2017
      Adjudicator for South African National Community Theatre Association

      Running workshops, mentoring and adjudicating for the South African National Community Theatre Association in Johannesburg and in Secunda.

    • Quizzical Pictures

      Jan 2014 - Mar 2014
      Casting Director for drama series Swartwater

      Casting Director for the first series of Swartwater for Quizzical Pictures.

    • SABC

      Apr 2014 - Dec 2014
      Television Casting Director for 7de Laan

    • Collyer Lessick and Associates

      Jul 2014 - Aug 2014
      Artist Manager

      I managed artists, dancers, comedians and bands for the Siemens end of year function.

    • Skeem Saam

      Jan 2015 - Apr 2020
      Television Casting Director

      Casting Director for the award-winning soap opera "Skeem Saam" for Peu Communications

    • Karin van der Laag

      Jan 2015 - Mar 2020
      Drama Teacher

      I coach professional actors and those starting out in screen acting and audition techniques. I do individual and group classes.

    • Stark Films

      Jan 2015 - Mar 2017
      Freelance Storyliner for Binneland

      Freelance story-liner for the daily drama series "Binneland" for Stark Films

    • AFDA

      Jan 2015 - Oct 2018
      Screen Acting Lecturer at AFDA

      I taught Screen Acting to third year film students at AFDA, the Academy of Film and Dramatic Art

    • DStv

      Jan 2016 - Nov 2016
      Promo Producer

      Writer of promos for television. Producer of promotions for television including audio and graphics. Company Studio Zoo for DSTV

    • Endemol Shine Group

      Mar 2017 - Jul 2017
      Celebrity Judge for The Final Cut

      Celebrity judge for talent show The Final Cut for Endemol Shine and SABC 3.

    • DANIE ODENDAAL PRODUKSIES

      Aug 2017 - Jun 2020
      Television Actress for 7de Laan

    • Blue Moon Corporate Communications

      Sept 2017 - Oct 2019
      Event Coordinator

      I wrote, directed and ran various events for the clients of Blue Moon Corporate Communications

    • ETV

      Dec 2017 - Mar 2019
      Television Actress on Scandal

      Performed as Dr Jameson on the award-winning soap opera "Scandal" on ETV

    • Black Brain Pictures

      Apr 2018 - Aug 2018
      Film Script Writer at Black Brain Pictures

      Script writer for the film July 18th for Black Brain Pictures, story by Mandla N

    • Kyknet

      Aug 2018 - Nov 2018
      Television Presenter on Vetkans

      Presenter on the Medilean weight loss programme "Vetkans" on Kyknet

    • POPPIE PRODUCTIONS

      Aug 2018 - Oct 2018
      Feature Film Casting Director

      Casting Director for the feature film, Poppie Nongena

    • DStv

      Jun 2019 - Jan 2020
      Television Actress on Huis Lelieveld

      Performed as Martha Goosen in Huis Lelieveld for Willie Estherhuizen and Kyknet

    • Quizzical Pictures

      Oct 2020 - Mar 2021

      Casting Director for Mnet series Desert Rose Casting Director for new series: Desert Rose

      • Casting Director

        Jan 2021 - Mar 2021

      • Casting Director

        Oct 2020 - Dec 2020

    • Freelance

      Nov 2020 - Sept 2021

      • Web Content Writer

        Mar 2021 - Sept 2021

      • Script Supervisor

        Nov 2020 - Jun 2021

    • Riddle Me Write

      Mar 2021 - Jun 2021
      Web Content Writer

      Web content, blog and article writer for various websites.

    • OUTsurance

      Mar 2021 - Mar 2021
      Script Supervisor

      Script Supervisor for Outsurance "No medicals" commercials.

    • Brittle Star Pictures

      May 2021 - Jun 2021
      Script Supervisor for A Royal Surprise

      Script Supervisor and Continuity for feature film: A Royal Surprise shot on location in Johannesburg.

    • Beautiful Day Productions

      Jun 2021 - Jul 2021
      Script Supervisor

      Script Supervisor and Continuity for "Goodbye Gogo" currently in production with A Beautiful Day Productions.

    • Penguin Films (Pty) LTD

      Jul 2021 - now
      Script Supervisor

    • Tuborg Ice

      Sept 2021 - Sept 2021
      Casting Coordinator

      I was the artist manager, extras co-ordinator and casting co-ordinator for Tuborg Ice Danish commercial advertisement

    • Tutor with Preply

      Jan 2022 - now
      TEFL Teaching English to Foreign Language Speakers

    • SABC

      Jan 2022 - Nov 2023
      Head Writer and Script Supervisor

      Head Writer, Storyline Developer, Episode Writer, Episode Editor, Proofreader, Script Supervisor

    • Pixelogic Media

      Jan 2022 - Mar 2022
      Audio Description Writer and Editor

      Audio Description writer and editor for Pixelogic Media using specific software

    • Film Afrika

      Sept 2022 - now

      I wrote the Wikipedia page for David Wicht CEO of Film Afrika

      • Wikipedia Article Writer

        Jan 2022 - now

      • Wikipedia Article Writer

        Sept 2022 - Sept 2024

    • Suidooster

      Mar 2023 - now

      Dialogue Coach and Performance Director for Actors on Suidooster. Casting Director and Dialogue Coach for Suidooster

      • Dialogue Coach

        Mar 2023 - now

      • Casting Director

        Mar 2023 - now

  • Licenses & Certifications

    • English Proficiency Certificate

      EFSET
      View certificate certificate

    • Performers Diploma in Speech and Drama

      University of Cape Town

    • Real Estate Broker/Sales Agent

      Pam Golding Properties

  • Honors & Awards

    • Awarded to Karin Van Der Laag
      South African Film and Television Award for Best Actress in a Soap Opera South African Film and Television Awards (SAFTA) Nov 2012 Karin van der Laag received the SAFTA for the Best Actress in a Soap Opera for her portrayal of Maggie Webster in Isidingo.
    • Awarded to Karin Van Der Laag
      Best Actress in a Soap Opera South African Film and Television Association Sep 2012 I won the Best Actress award for my role as Maggie Webster in Isidingo for SABC 3
    • Awarded to Karin Van Der Laag
      Best Actress in a Soap Opera South African Film and Television Awards Mar 2012 Received best actress award for role as Maggie Webster on Isidingo
    • Awarded to Karin Van Der Laag
      Best Actress in a Television Soap SAFTA South African Film and Television Awards Mar 2012 Karin van der Laag won the SAFTA AWARD: Best Actress in a Television Soap Award for her role as Maggie Webster on the SABC 3 soap opera Isidingo.

  • Volunteer Experience

    • Entertainer

      Issued by Avril Elizabeth Home on Oct 2000
      Avril Elizabeth HomeAssociated with Karin Van Der Laag

    • Celebrity

      Issued by The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association on Aug 2019
      The Guide Dogs for the Blind AssociationAssociated with Karin Van Der Laag