Kate Liquorish
Kate Liquorish is a prominent South African actress whose career began on the theatrical stage, where she received numerous award nominations, including accolades for Best Actress and Best Supporting Actress at the prestigious Fleur De Cap Theatre Awards, which celebrate excellence in professional South African theatre. Liquorish has also made significant strides in film and television, most notably sharing the screen with Dame Helen Mirren in Gavin Hood’s critically acclaimed thriller, “Eye in the Sky,” produced by Colin Firth.
In the realm of television, she played a key role as political activist Ruth First in BET’s series “Madiba,” featuring an impressive cast that includes Laurence Fishburne, Orlando Jones, and David Harewood. Liquorish's recent work includes a standout performance in “Queen Sono,” Africa’s first Netflix Original series, alongside acclaimed actress Pearl Thusi. The show, which premiered in 2020, received widespread acclaim and has sparked calls for a second season, cementing Liquorish’s status in the industry as she portrayed the character eKaterina Gromova.
Additionally, Liquorish stars in the poignant series “Still Breathing,” which revolves around a group of friends reconnecting after a tragedy. Beyond acting, she engages her audience through her podcast and shares her passions, such as cooking and writing, with her growing follower base of over 4,000.