Trix Vivier
Trix Vivier | |
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 Vivier alongside Thapelo Mokoena at the Trackers premier | |
| Born | 28 June 1988 Cape Town, South Africa |
| Nationality | South African |
| Alma mater | Jan van Riebeeck High School, Waterfront Theater School. |
| Occupation | Actress |
| Years active | 2013–present |
| Parents |
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| Relatives | Lea Vivier (sister) |
Trix Vivier (born 28 June 1988) is a South African film, television and theater actress, who is known for portraying the role of Flea van Jaarsveld in the 2019 television series Trackers,[1] for which she gained prominence and national recognition,[2][3][4][5][6] as well as for her role as Kate Myburgh in kykNet and Showmax's co-production of Waterfront.[7][8][9]
Her breakout role was that of Vicky Ferreira in the kykNET youth series Sterlopers.[10] Vivier portrayed this role from 2014 – 2016 over two seasons.[11]
Vivier joined the lead cast of the TV series Legacy, for season one as one of the lead female protagonists, Petra Potgieter, in 2020.[12][13][14][15]
Early life[edit]
Vivier was born in Melkbosstrand, Cape Town, and raised by her mother Adri Vivier, a teacher and father Pieter Vivier, an advocate.[16] Vivier is from Afrikaans descent and has three siblings. Her younger sister Lea Vivier is also an actress.[17]
Her parents noticed and encouraged her passion for the performing arts from a young age[16] and she made her professional stage debut at age 15 in Annie Get Your Gun (Gilbert and Sullivan Society, 2004)[18] and at age 16 in Die Ander Marta (KKNK, Baxter Theatre 2005) [19] Vivier Matriculated from Jan van Riebeeck High School[20][21] and went on to study and graduate from the Waterfront Theater School in Cape Town in 2009.[22]
Career[edit]
Vivier's first paid theater role was that of Pippi in The National Children's Theater production of Pippi Longstocking (2009)[23][24]
She continued to work professionally as dancer and actor from 2009 to 2013 performing in plays such as Reza de Wet's MIS,[25] educational theater[26] musicals both locally and abroad[27][28] and many Children's Theater Productions [29][30][31][32] before landing her first Television role in the kykNET youth drama series Sterlopers (2013 – 2016).[27][33]
She subsequently went on to portray lead roles in television series such as Trackers.[34][35]
Filmography[edit]
| Title | Role | Year | Type | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fynskrif[citation needed] | Bianca | 2018 – 2020 | Series | Season 1 and 3 |
| American Monster[citation needed] | Rebecca Fenton | 2019 | Series | Season 4 |
| Projek Dina[36] | Megan | 2019 | Series | |
| Die Spreeus[citation needed] | Anita Erasmus | 2019 | Series | |
| Waterfront[37] | Kate Myburgh | 2017 | Series | |
| Die Boekklub 2[citation needed] | Jana | 2017 | Series | |
| Die Boland Moorde 2[citation needed] | Isabel | 2016 | Series | |
| 7de Laan[38] | Tineke | 2018 | Series | |
| Suidooster[citation needed] | Yolandi | 2018 | Series | |
| Cowboy Dan[citation needed] | Joline | 2018 | Short film | |
| Versnel[citation needed] | Nadia | 2017 | Short film | |
| Van der Merwe[39] | Receptionist | 2017 | Film | |
| The Dating Game Killer[citation needed] | Susan's friend | 2017 | TV movie | |
| Legacy | Petra Potgieter | 2020-2021 | Series | |
| Trackers | Flea | 2019 | Series |
Further reading[edit]
- PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions
- PressReader.com - Digital Newspaper & Magazine Subscriptions
- 10 vrae aan Trix Vivier | Vrouekeur
- Deon Meyer's Trackers is top on Showmax
- Lea, Trix en moeder Adri: Ma en dogters bekoor SA op TV
References[edit]
- ^ "Trackers". Trackers. Retrieved 20 November 2023.[permanent dead link]
- ^ Hale, Mike (12 June 2020). "Netflix and Cinemax Go to South Africa for Real". The New York Times.
- ^ "M-Net's hit show 'Trackers' makes its international debut".
- ^ "What's on TV Friday: 'Trackers' on Cinemax; coronavirus". Los Angeles Times. 12 June 2020.
- ^ "All the glitz and glam at the premiere of 'Trackers'".
- ^ https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/vrouekeur/20191101/281556587600088. Retrieved 20 November 2023 – via PressReader.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ Sieberhagen-Grey, Charlea. "Nuwe SA ster bieg: 'Ek was 'n pynlike presteerder'". Huisgenoot. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ^ "The V&A Waterfront finally gets its own series". 19 September 2017.
- ^ Bellingan, Maretta. "Sy doen dit al van kleins af". Netwerk24. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ^ "Trix Vivier | TVSA".
- ^ "Sterlopers | Starring Cast | TVSA".
- ^ "Trix Vivier is proud of 'Legacy' despite Covid-19 challenges".
- ^ "Legacy: The Modest Family | Stage and Screen". 22 June 2020.
- ^ Bergh, Joanie. "Lea, Trix en moeder Adri: Ma en dogters bekoor SA op TV". Huisgenoot. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ^ https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/sarie/20200901/283347589536278. Retrieved 20 November 2023 – via PressReader.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ a b Fockema, Marisa. "HG kuier by 2 stersussies – Fynskrif se Lea en Trackers se Trix". Huisgenoot. Retrieved 20 November 2023.
- ^ https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/rooi-rose/20190101/281775630215840. Retrieved 20 November 2023 – via PressReader.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Annie Get Your Gun at Artscape".
- ^ "Abused-woman play to preview at BAT".
- ^ "JvR Alumni Nuusbrokkies" (PDF). Archived from the original (PDF) on 2 September 2018. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ "Kultuur | Hoërskool Jan van Riebeeck". Janvanriebeeck.co.za. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ "Perform Teach Create" (PDF).
- ^ "Art Link".[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Pippi to delight children". Joburg.org.za. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ "Andre Stolz Productions on Facebook". Facebook. Archived from the original on 30 April 2022.[user-generated source]
- ^ "Artslink.co.za - It's Your Life - Aids programme with NCT". Archived from the original on 13 November 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ a b "APM".
- ^ Trix Vivier[permanent dead link] theheroineproject.org
- ^ https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/the-star-south-africa-late-edition/20091005/282346855861856. Retrieved 20 November 2023 – via PressReader.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Artslink.co.za - Peter Rabbit enthrals yet another generation". Archived from the original on 13 November 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ "Inner City Gazette". 12 September 2012.
- ^ "Artslink.co.za - Peter Rabbit and other Tales". Archived from the original on 13 November 2021. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ "Nuwe SA ster bieg: 'Ek was 'n pynlike presteerder'".
- ^ "Who's who in Trackers". 22 October 2019.
- ^ "WarnerMedia's latest streaming service HBO Max appears on YouTube TV, along with HBO & Cinemax". iTMunch. 24 February 2020. Retrieved 6 May 2022.
- ^ "Nuwe reeks 'Projek Dina' beloof lekker baie drama | die Son". Archived from the original on 6 December 2019. Retrieved 1 March 2021.
- ^ https://www.pressreader.com/south-africa/die-burger/20170801/281612420479678. Retrieved 20 November 2023 – via PressReader.
{{cite web}}: Missing or empty|title=(help) - ^ "Hokaai! Sorg Trix Vivier vir nóg drama in 7de Laan?".
- ^ "Sky is the limit for Vredehoek actress". Atlantic Sun. 10 August 2017.