Meet well known South African actress and producer best known for playing the role of Karabo Moroka in SABC sopaie drama Generations and Harriet Khoza on Mzansi Magic soapie drama The Queen.
Connie Ferguson was born on 10 June 1970, in Kimberly, Northern Cape, South Africa.
Connie Ferguson was raised by her parents, Fish Masilo and Margaret Masilo. Connie’s mother passed away in 2013.
Connie Ferguson is married to Aaron “Shona” Ferguson and has a daughter, Alicia
Connie Ferguson and actor Neo Matsunyane tied-the-knot in the early 90s. The couple divorced in 1998. They have a daughter together named Lesedi Matsunyane (born 31 December 1992).
Connie Ferguson played the role of Karabo Moroka on the long-running SABC1 soapie Generations, from the first episode on 4 February, 1994 to October, 2010. She also starred as Marang Lebone, a helicopter-mom and the matriarch of the Lebone family, in the M-Net soap opera The Wild, from 2011-2013.
Connie has played lead roles in What If, Crime Reporter, Maitemogelo and Soul City 1, 2, 3 and 4. She had a lead role in the production Cape of Good Hope and made a guest appearance on Okavango.
She has also made cameo appearances on Danger Zone, Matswakabele 2 and 3, Lesilo Rula 2, On The Right Track and Surbuban Bliss.
Her television appearances include presenting on Eduspectrum, Molomo Radiopotso, Is’godi, Topscore, Handy Hints, Studio Mix, Continuity – CCV and SABC 2 and Plascon Change Your World.
Connie has also appeared in advertisements for Ellerines (between 1990 and 1991), Ultramel Custard (1992, 1995), Vaseline Intensive Care Lotion (1992) and Black Like Me (1998).
Her work in the stills advertising arena includes numerous fashion and beauty shoots for Wella Sheen, Eskamel, Black Chic, Vodacom Billboards and Connie M Eyewear.
In 2013 she produced and starred in the Mzansi Magic drama series Rockville. She was one of the celebrities to compete in the sixth season of the SABC3 reality competition Strictly Come Dancing, also in 2013.
Connie produce and starred in Mzansi Magic soapie drama The Queen, playing the role of Harriet Khoza, since 2016.
She is back on TV screen after one month break as she lost her husband Shona Ferguson.