Asavela - Durban

Asavela is an award-winning emerging actress with strong theatre experience and formal training in acting for film and theatre. She is a dedicated performer with a proven ability to carry lead roles and deliver emotionally engaging performances. Her recent recognition as Best Actor at the KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Theatre Festival reflects her growing reputation as a talented young performer.

ACTING EXPERIENCE

2026
The Rise of the Zulu Kingdom (K-CAP) – Narrator / Poet

2025
Two Dead Government Officials – Lead Role (Inkundla Theatre Festival)
Holly F*ck – Lead Role (Stable Theatre)
Spirit of Olive – Lead Role (Playhouse Theatre)

2024
Great Aunt – Supporting Role (Inkundla Theatre Festival)

2023
Somewhere in America – Lead Role (Theatre Night)

TRAINING

Acting for Film and Theatre Certificate – Arts Africa Skills Development (Emuhle)

AWARDS

Best Actor – KwaZulu-Natal Provincial Theatre Festival (2026)

SKILLS

Acting for Film & Theatre
Poetry Performance
Narration
Ballroom Dance
Hip Hop Dance
Volleyball

LANGUAGES

English
isiZulu

NATIONALITY

South African