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Gail Mabalane

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Born in Kimberley, South Africa, Gail is an established and celebrated actress. She has a poise and continental look as an actress and leading influencer that appeals to a local and international market. Gail was a Top 5 finalist for "Miss South Africa Teen" in 2001 and later that year was crowned "Miss Kaizer Chiefs Africa". Her success continued when she entered "South African IDOLS 2010" and was placed in the Top 10, serving notice to South Africa that a new talent was born.

In the months following, Gail was cast in her first feature film for the African Dance movie "Zion". Success and credibility positioned Gail in the spotlight for a leading role in "The Wild", a Soap production for South Africa's Subscription-funded channel, M-Net. Gail became a household name and brand with acclaimed equity and sought after by a multitude of industry players. Gail's diversity and ability to adapt to any role, saw her offered a new character profile for the 2013 television series, "Rockville", broadcast on one of South Africa's popular channels, Mzansi Magic.

In 2012 Gail was proudly announced as the first South African Face of International Beauty Brand "OLAY". 2013 saw her announced as the Face of "INECTO PLUS", the number one seller of ethnic hair dye in South Africa. Fully endorsed TVCs, Print, Copy and campaigns were headed up by Gail for both INECTO PLUS and OLAY.

Gail has demanded attention from production houses to radio stations and with both the country and the industry acknowledging and admiring her talent, coupled with a personality and aura, she is able to celebrate her career through multiple mediums and platforms within the entertainment industry. She has graced covers of leading publications, with features and interviews shared in Cosmopolitan, Grazia, Marie-Claire, Women's Health and many more, speaking of her career and relevancy.

Her talent, adorned and respected within South Africa has given Gail the experience to now extend to and share her diversity and appeal with an international audience. Gail was in 2015 introduced further to her fans, followers and viewers in her leading role as 'Stella' in another television series, "The Road". She was seen also in 2015 as Sarah in the long running and much loved daily soap, "Generations", which increased her brand equity and saw her appeal extend to a mass market. Gail further got a role in a popular South African television series "Greed And Desire", where she continued to command attention.
BornDecember 27, 1984
BornDecember 27, 1984
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    Indemnity (2021)
    Indemnity
    4.9
    • Detective Rene Williamson
    • 2021
    Happiness Is (2024)
    Happiness Is
    3.8
    • Actress
    • 2024
    Stone Angel
    • Producer
      Zion (2012)
      Zion
      • Special Agent(as Gail Nkoane)
      • 2012

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      Actress



      • Unseen (2023)
        Unseen
        5.9
        TV Series
        • Zenzi Mwale
        • 2023–2025
      • Happiness Is (2024)
        Happiness Is
        3.8
        • 2024
      • Ama Qamata and Khosi Ngema in Blood & Water (2020)
        Blood & Water
        6.7
        TV Series
        • Thandeka Khumalo
        • 2020–2024
      • Indemnity (2021)
        Indemnity
        4.9
        • Detective Rene Williamson
        • 2021
      • Connie Ferguson and Shona Ferguson in Rockville (2013)
        Rockville
        8.1
        TV Series
        • Vicky
        • 2016–2021
      • The Imposter 2 (2018)
        The Imposter 2
        TV Series
        • Kelebogile
        • 2018
      • The Imposter (2018)
        The Imposter
        TV Series
        • Kelebogile
        • 2018
      • Generations: The Legacy (2014)
        Generations: The Legacy
        8.1
        TV Series
        • Sarah
        • 2016
      • The Road (2015)
        The Road
        7.5
        TV Series
        • Kedi
        • 2015–2016
      • Zion (2012)
        Zion
        • Special Agent (as Gail Nkoane)
        • 2012
      • The Wild (2011)
        The Wild
        8.5
        TV Series
        • Lelo Sedibe
        • 2012

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      • Alternative name
        • Gail Nkoane
      • Born
        • December 27, 1984
        • Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa
      • Spouse
        • Kabelo Mabalane2013 - present (2 children)

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