Here are your top picks for the 6th annual Royalty Soapie awards
Image: Instagram/Lawrence Maleka
The Royalty Soapie Awards are back and taking place on March 11.
The nominees are actors, creatives and behind-the-scenes staff.
In a statement shared with TshisaLIVE, the Royalty Soapie Awards said they "celebrate the hard work creatives put into producing the excellent work we interact with on our screens".
“We are proud to celebrate the diverse calibre of nominations from across the country. The Royalty Soapie Awards to make the cast and crew feel their work is noticed and valued. It shows approval of and gratitude for each person's good job, and it makes people aware good work will be rewarded.
"The sixth-year milestone has been a fantastic journey of seeing a dream coming to fruition. As an actress, I saw a need to create a platform where we celebrate the hard work of individuals and productions behind the soapie industry and the success it enjoys in the television industry," said Winnie Ntshaba, founder and CEO of the awards.
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTOR
Sicelo Kenneth Buthelezi as Teddy – Gomora
Masilo Magoro as Charles - Skeem Saam
Zenzelisphesihle Sparky Xulu as Siya Phakhathwayo - The Estate
Mpho Sibeko as Dumisani Mokobane - The Estate
Lunga Mofokeng as Andile Dikana - The River
Lawrence Maleka as Zolani Dlamini - The River
OUTSTANDING NEWCOMER
David Viviers as Liam Vorster - Binnelanders
Phenius Bullets as Osama - Diepcity S2
Thabiso Molokomme as Paxton Kgomo - Skeem Saam
Sibonginkosi Tenza as Nandi Mkhize - The Black Door
Kwanda Manyathi as Velaphi - The Black Door
Vuyo Biyela as Mlilo Hlophe - The River
OUTSTANDING SUPPORTING ACTRESS
Mimi Mahlasela as Aggie Ngwenya-Meintjies - 7de Laan
Sannah Mchunu as Zodwa - Gomora
Moliehi Didie Makobane as Tsholofelo Tau - The Estate
Lunathi Mampofu as Emma - The River
Tinah Mnumzana as Flora - The River
Tango Ncetezo as Paulina - The River
OUTSTANDING COUPLE
Hildegardt Whites and Dirk Stoltz as Bonita and DeWet Basson - 7de Laan
Melinda Viljoen and Hykie Berg as Tracy Smith and Dr Conrad Bester - Binnelanders
Samela Tyelbooi andMuzi Mthabela as Nkosiyabo Cele and Ayanda Majola - Generations: The Legacy
Jailoshini Naidoo and Muzi Mthabela as Nirupa and Menzi – Imbewu
Sibonginkosi Tenza andZamani Mbatha as Nandi Mkhize and Khaya - The Black Door
Sindi Dlathu and Hlomla Dandala as Lindiwe Dlamini and Zweli Dikana - The River
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTOR
Vusi Kunene as Funani Zwide - House of Zwide
Putla Sehlapelo as Alfred Mogangwa - Skeem Saam
Cedric Fourie as Lehasa Maphosa - Skeem Saam
Dumisani Mbebe as Melisizwe Nobengela - The Estate
Aubrey Poo as Castro Kamanga - The Estate
Presley Chweneyagae as Cobra - The River
OUTSTANDING DAILY TV DRAMA
Binnelanders
Diepcity S2
House of Zwide
Scandal
Skeem Saam
The Black Door
OUTSTANDING LEAD ACTRESS
Dawn Thandeka King as Thandiwe - Diepcity S2
Katlego Danke as Thathi - Gomora
Clementine Mosimane as Mmatshepo Mokobane - The Estate
Lerato Mvelase as Noxolo Nobengela - The Estate
Sindi Dlathu as Lindiwe Dlamini-Dikana - The River
Tsholofelo Matshaba as Kedibone - The River
Read the full list here.