Faniswa Yisa
Faniswa Yisa is a South African actress and director. An alumnus of University of Cape Town drama school (1998-2000), Yisa has stated that she draws energy in the art from fellow women. Her film credits includes: Ingoma, What Remains, DAM, Knuckle City.
Faniswa Yisa
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- Faniswa Yisa
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- University of Cape Town
- Occupation
- Actress Faniswa Yisa is a South African actress and director.
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- South Africa
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Yisa is a 2020 best supporting actress nominee at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
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• Name — Faniswa Yisa • Education — University of Cape Town • Occupation — Actress Faniswa Yisa is a South African actress and director. An alumnus of University of Cape Town drama school (1998-2000), Yisa has stated that she draws energy in the art from fellow women. Her film credits includes: Ingoma, What Remains, DAM, Knuckle City. Yisa is a 2020 best supporting actress nominee at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.
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