A life story about Neo Matsunyane, the man who used to be married to Connie Ferguson.
Connie Ferguson was married to Shona Ferguson for around twenty years before her death in 2021. As a high-profile pair in South Africa’s film and TV industries, their marriage was widely reported upon. The public is so accustomed to seeing Shona with Connie that they might forget he is not her first spouse. For a long time, Connie Ferguson and Neo Matsunyane were married.
Neo Matsunyane has appeared in a variety of roles, including those of actor, TV host, voice actor, and director. Throughout his lengthy career in show business, he has been in numerous films as Red Scorpion (1988) and 7de Laan (2000). Despite being best known as Shona Ferguson’s ex-husband, Neo has accomplished a great deal in both his professional and personal lives.
The seasoned performer was born on January 17, 1967, in Johannesburg, although little is known about his childhood. His parents’ identities remain secret, but his impressive school performance suggests they placed a high importance on learning at home. In 1983, Neo completed high school at Kebalepile in Mafikeng. After deciding on a profession, he enrolled in and completed a broadcasting program at The School of Broadcasting in 1991. The SABC and Bateleur sponsored Neo’s filmmaking education between 1994 and 1995. He had a mentor in Mr. John Rogers, who helped him build a solid foundation for a career in the performing arts.
As part of his preparation for a career in the entertainment industry, Neo took a script analysis class at Pretoria Technikon and a class at the Hollywood Film Institute taught by Dov Simens.
After finishing college, he dove headfirst into the film and television industry, landing roles in a wide variety of productions.
In 1998, because to his role in Kelebone, Neo became a household name. Cameo roles were the norm for the rest of his TV appearances, which included series like Class of ’92, Generations, On the Right Track, Grondbaronne, and Maitemogelo. Connie Ferguson (formerly Masilo) and Neo Matsunyane started dating in the early 1990s. It’s likely that they met sometime during their acting careers, but we don’t know when or how it happened.
The two creatives tied the knot back in 1993, and while things seemed to be going swimmingly for a while, they eventually called it quits. Connie and Neo were married for over five years before they split up in 1998.
After being divorced for some time, Connie wed Shona Ferguson in 2001. When Shona passed away in 2021, it was the final straw that finally put an end to their unhappy marriage. However, since he split up with Connie, Neo hasn’t been seen in a steady relationship. Being a father and grandfather keeps him just as busy as his expanding career. His marriage to Connie Ferguson produced a daughter named Lesedi, and he also has a daughter named Momo from a previous relationship.