Maggie Benedict, 1981
Actors · February 10, 1981
Maggie Benedict
★ HOW OLD IS MAGGIE BENEDICT?
Maggie Benedict is 45 years old, born February 10, 1981 · Aquarius.
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About
Maggie Benedict is a South African actress, writer, and director born in Pretoria on 10 February 1981. She's best known for playing Akhona Miya on the SABC 1 soap opera Generations (2011–2014). Benedict has appeared in films including Attack on Durfur (2009), Step to a Start Up (2014), and Queen of Katwe (2016), and received South African Film and Television Awards for ensemble cast in The Mating Game (2011) and best-supporting actress in Ashes to Ashes (2015–2016). As an Aquarius, she brings unconventional creativity to both theatrical and screen roles.
★ FEATURE
Biography
Maggie Benedict is a South African actress, writer, and director born in Pretoria on 10 February 1981. She studied acting at Pretoria Tech. Her breakthrough came with the role of Akhona Miya on the SABC 1 soap opera Generations, which she played from 2011 to 2014. This role became her most recognised work and established her as a fixture in South African television drama.
Benedict's film credits span independent and international productions. She appeared in Attack on Durfur (2009), Step to a Start Up (2014), and Queen of Katwe (2016). In 2011, she received a South African Film and Television Award for best ensemble cast for her performance in The Mating Game. On television, she co-starred as Zoey Matsekwa in the M-Net/kykNET soapie Binnelanders (2010–2011) and as Violet in the e.tv telenovela series Ashes to Ashes (2015–2016), for which she won Best Supporting Actress at the South African Film and Television Awards. Her theatre work includes performances at the Civic Theatre in Showboat and Goldilocks and The Three Bears.
As an actor, Benedict works across film, television, and stage, bringing depth to both dramatic and comedic roles. Born under Aquarius, her career reflects the sign's intellectual approach to character work and storytelling. Her life-path number 22, the master builder, aligns with her multifaceted work as actress, writer, and director.
★ ORIGIN
Before Fame
Benedict studied acting at Pretoria Tech before entering the industry. She performed in theatre productions at the Civic Theatre, appearing in Showboat and Goldilocks and The Three Bears, building foundational stage experience before her breakthrough in television.
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Trivia
- She received a South African Film and Television Award for best ensemble cast for her performance in the 2011 film The Mating Game.
- Benedict appeared in Queen of Katwe (2016), an international film co-production.
- Her theatre work included performances in classical and family-friendly productions at the Civic Theatre in Pretoria.
★ SIDEBAR
Numerology
LIFE-PATH NUMBER
Master Number — The Master Builder
22 is 4 amplified. Builders of large, structural things — institutions, festivals, multi-decade catalogs.
★ ALL LIFE-PATH 22 CELEBS →★ ASTROLOGY
Birthday compatibility
By Chinese zodiac — san-he trine for best matches, opposing pair for the most friction-prone.
HIGHLY COMPATIBLE
- Tian XiweiOx · 1997
- PinkPantheressSnake · 2001
- Janhvi KapoorOx · 1997
- Taylor SwiftSnake · 1989
- Khvicha KvaratskheliaSnake · 2001
CHALLENGING
- Isa BrionesRabbit · 1999
- Rocky
★ FAQ
Frequently asked
- How old is Maggie Benedict?
- Maggie Benedict is 45 years old (born February 10, 1981).
- When is Maggie Benedict's birthday?
- Maggie Benedict was born on February 10, 1981.
- What is Maggie Benedict's zodiac sign?
- Maggie Benedict is a Aquarius, born February 10, 1981.
- What is Maggie Benedict's Chinese zodiac sign?
- Maggie Benedict was born in 1981, the year of the Metal Rooster.
- What does Maggie Benedict do?
- Maggie Benedict is a actor.
- Is Maggie Benedict still alive?
- Yes — Maggie Benedict is alive and 45 years old.
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