Shona Ferguson
Shona Ferguson | |
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 Ferguson in 2019 | |
| Born | Aaron Arthur Ferguson 30 April 1974 Gaborone, Botswana |
| Died | 30 July 2021 (aged 47) Johannesburg, South Africa |
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| Years active | 1992–2021 |
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| Awards | Golden Horn Award |
Aaron Arthur Ferguson (30 April 1974 – 30 July 2021),[1] professionally known as Shona Ferguson, was a Motswana actor based in South Africa, executive producer and co-founder of Ferguson Films, alongside his wife, Connie Ferguson.
Early career
[edit]Ferguson started his journey into the world of entertainment in Lesotho as a club DJ at The Palace Hotel Night Club in 1992. After moving back to Botswana his focus shifted to the corporate world and he ended up in the IT business. Having started as a salesman, he worked his way up to become a respected businessman where he won multiple achievement awards, including Top Sales Manager Award 1998–99.
Acting career
[edit]Ferguson's first major acting role was as Dr Leabua in the South African Venda language soap opera Muvhango. He left the show in March 2007. He then starred as Itumeleng from 2011 to 2013 on The Wild, a M-Net soap opera.
He, along with wife Connie Ferguson, established Ferguson Films[2] and both starred on their film production's first series Rockville. He starred as JB from 2013 to its final episode in 2016. He also starred on 2014's The Gift, a Ferguson Films series, and starred as Jerry Maake on The Queen, also a Ferguson Films series that started in 2016. His other TV appearances include Isidingo: The Need as Tyson and Scandal! as Alex.[3]
Ferguson Films
[edit]In 2010, he started Ferguson Films with wife and actress, Connie Ferguson. Their productions included Rockville, iGazi, The Gift, The Throne, The Herd, The Queen, and The Imposter.[2]
In 2020, they produced a Netflix six-part series called Kings of Joburg.
Movies
[edit]Ferguson was cast in the 2010 film Mrs. Mandela.[4]
Personal life
[edit]Ferguson met actress Connie Masilo on 31 July 2001.[5] They married in November of that year.[6]
Awards and nominations
[edit]He received the Golden Horn Award for Best Actor in a TV Soap and Golden Horn Award for Best Achievement by a Lead Actor in a Made for TV Movie.[7]
Death
[edit]On 26 June 2021, Ferguson was admitted to Pinehaven Hospital with COVID-19. With his condition getting worse, he was airlifted towards the mid-days of July to Milpark Hospital in Johannesburg,[8] where he died on 30 July 2021, aged 47.[9] He was buried at the Fourways Memorial Park, after a private funeral.[10] A memorial service was held two days later, where the attendance was limited to 50 due to COVID-19 lockdown regulations.[11][12]
References
[edit]- ^ Graye Morkel and Sesona Ngqakamba (30 July 2021). "Shona Ferguson, 47, has died". News24. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ a b "Ferguson Films Productions". sme. Retrieved 5 April 2020.[dead link]
- ^ "Shona Ferguson TV Roles". TVSA. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- ^ "Mrs. Mandela (2010) Cast". IMDb. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- ^ "Connie Ferguson pens tribute to late husband". instagram. 31 July 2021. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021.
- ^ "Shona Ferguson and wife Connie Ferguson celebrate 17 years of marriage". afromuziki. 30 November 2018. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- ^ "Shona Ferguson Awards". Brandarcsa. Archived from the original on 5 March 2021. Retrieved 5 April 2020.
- ^ Ndongeni-Ntlebi, Viwe (27 July 2021). "Shona Ferguson reportedly in ICU after undergoing heart surgery". IOL. Retrieved 30 July 2021.
- ^ Baloyi, Thabo (30 July 2021). "BREAKING: TV producer Shona Ferguson DIES from COVID-19". thesouthafrican.com. Retrieved 6 August 2021.
- ^ "Shona Ferguson confirmed deceased on Instagram profile". instagram @ferguson_films. 30 July 2021. Archived from the original on 26 December 2021.
- ^ "Shona Ferguson Funeral Service". YouTube. 8 August 2021.
- ^ "Shona Ferguson Memorial Service". YouTube. 8 August 2021.