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Emmanuel Castis

Emmanuel Castis, born and raised in Johannesburg, has been a professional actor for 10 years. He is now expanding into an exciting new avenue — music.

Emmanuel started out in the role of Rocky in The Rocky Horror Show. This was followed by a number of stage roles in plays (Macbeth etc). Musical shows over the years include Frankly Speaking, Bachelor Boy, Let the Good Times Roll, Doowah Boys, and Grease. Emmanuel played the much loved character Steve in the popular daily drama Isidingo, Brent in One Way and Uri in Snitch. He has also been playing at restaurant venues and corporate functions with his band Emmanuel Castis and then some.

In March 2008 he was voted winner of Strictly Come Dancing. He is currently filming the second season of the SABC2 drama, Erfsondes (which will be followed by season three next year) and is in the final stages of recording his debut album South of Nowhere.

He has a high profile and large fan base and has been featured several times on Top Billing, 3 Talk with Nolene, and enjoyed media coverage in magazines and newspapers including You, Huisgenoot, Rooi Rose, Sunday Times, The Star, Sunday World, Sowetan, and The Citizen.

The album will be complete by end August. The target date for its release is October 2008. It is aimed at the adult contemporary market. A slot has been secured in the October season of Strictly Come Dancing (aired on SABC 2 and has a viewership of around 5 million people). Plans have been put in place for a tour early in 2009. Discussions are under way to secure venues as the Botanical Gardens in Durban and Kirstenbosch in Cape Town. Smaller venues around the country are also being assessed.

South of Nowhere

South of Nowhere is Emmanuel Castis' first music album. The album is being produced by Neill Solomon and Peter Pearlson. It features 13 songs — 11 originals written by Cindy Alter (Clout), Ed Jordan, Lionel Bastos, Tim Neversink, and Emmanuel Castis, and two covers including a duet with Angie Peach. The music is adult contemporary. We like to call it intelligent pop — John Mayer meets Amy Weinhouse. The band includes top South African musicians Graham Currie, Sasha Sonnbichler, Rob Watson, Paul Hanmer among others.

Corporate work CV for Emmanuel Castis

Performed in various Corporate functions as a singer, actor and MC.

  • Lipitor (singer)
  • Andolex (singer and MC)
  • Cadbury (singer in show)
  • Bosch (producer and singer)
  • SAB Peroni (MC)
  • Golden Comb Awards (singer in show)
  • Miss Earth South Africa (singer)
  • Emperor's Palace in-house function (singer with my Band)
  • FreeMe Urban Wildlife Rehabilitation Organisation (MC and entertainment)
  • Gateway Shopping Mall Centurion Opening (MC)
  • Opening of Bethlehem Casino, for Piermont Global (singer)
  • Opening Ceremony of the SA Paralympics winter games 2008 (MC)
  • Board of Health Care funders (MC and entertainment)
  • Kimba Mines Iron Ore division (MC)
  • Momentum (MC and entertainment)

Have written and conceptualized corporate shows as well, namely:

  • Golden Comb Awards
  • Bosch Centenary Celebration
  • Cadbury
Emmanuel Castis