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Connie Ferguson
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Connie Ferguson speaking in Glamour Awards
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Constance Masilo
10 June 1970 Northern Cape , South Africa
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| Citizenship | Motswana South African |
| Education | Bachelor's Degree in Performing Arts from The University of KwaZulu Natal |
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| Known for | The Queen as Harriet Khoza |
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| Children | Lesedi Sandi Matsunyane-Ferguson Alicia Ferguson |
Constance Ferguson (née Masilo; born 10 June 1970) is a South African based Motswana actress, filmmaker, producer and businesswoman. She is best known for her role as "Karabo Moroka" on South Africa's most popular soap opera, Generations. She starred on the show from its start in 1994 until she exited in 2010. In 2014, she reprised her role on the show after a 4-year absence for a short term. Ferguson was on the cover of Forbes Woman Africa magazine in 2018.
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Career
Generations (1994–2010; 2014–2016; 2023)
In 1994, she began acting a main role of Karabo Moroka, the wife of Tau Mogale and sister to Archie Moroka, in the most popular South African soap opera, Generations. She starred alongside Menzi Ngubane, Slindile Nodangala and Sophie Ndaba. In 2010, after playing the lead role of Karabo Moroka for 16 years, Connie announced her departure from Generations "to purse other career options". Ferguson left Generations on a good note as she returned to the soapie four years later to help relaunch Generations: The Legacy. In 2023 there was a report that Connie Ferguson is set to be making a return in the soapie.
The Wild (2010–2013)
After her 2010 departure from Generations, she went on to star in the lead role of the M-Net telenovela The Wild, which was shot at an exotic South African game farm. She co-starred with her real-life husband until its cancellation in April 2013.
Ferguson Films (2010–present)
Connie and her husband, Shona, launched the television company Ferguson Films in 2010. Their first production, Rockville, was commissioned by M-Net three years later. Other productions include iGazi, The Gift, The Throne, The Queen and The Imposter. The couple often appear in their own productions; for example, Connie played the role of Harriet Khoza on The Queen.
Films
The Queen was nominated in several categories at the South African Film and Television Awards in 2018.
She appears in the Netflix series "Kings of Jo-Burg" which went into a second series in January 2023. Fellow actors were Cindy Mahlangu, Buhle Samuels, Zolisa Xaluva and Nigerian actor Enyinna Nwigwe.
Influencer
Ferguson launched a fragrance called True Self in 2008, and a lotion in 2014.
Personal life
Ferguson (then Masilo) married fellow actor Neo Matsunyane in 1992. In December 1993, they welcomed a daughter. They divorced in 1998, after five years of marriage.
In July 2001 at Matseliso Secondary, Ferguson met actor Shona Ferguson. In November 2001, three years after her divorce with Matsunyane, they married. In June 2002, the couple welcomed a daughter. After nearly 20 years of marriage, Shona Ferguson died in the afternoon of 30 July 2021 from COVID-19-related complications.
Filmography
| Year | Film | Role |
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| (1993 –2010; 2014 –2016; 2023) | Generations: The Legacy | Karabo Moroka |
| (2000 –2009) | Soul City | Dr. Lerato Molefe |
| (2004 – 2007) | Late Night News With Connie Ferguson | Herself |
| (2010) | Comedy Central Roaster | Judge |
| (2011 – 2013) | The Wild | Marang Lebone |
| (2013) | Strictly Come Dancing | Herself |
| (2015 – present) | Rockville | Mavis Mabaso |
| (2016 – 2023) | The Queen | Harriet Khoza |
| (2018) | The River | Harriet Khoza |
| (2021–present) | Kings of Joburg | Josaline "Mermaid" Masire |
See also
In Spanish: Connie Ferguson para niños
