MLA (Moonyeenn Lee & Associates) is excited to announce its new affiliation with ACTORSgarden and ACTORSgarden Creative Agency, effective immediately. This partnership is expected to bring new opportunities and benefits to both companies and the talent that they represent, as well as to their respective stakeholders and clients. ACTORSgarden was founded in Berlin in 2013 […]
Connie Chiume, an inspirational woman, mother, grandmother and phenomenal actor was recognised and celebrated at the 16th annual SAFTA Awards on Saturday night. Born on the 5th of June 1952 in Welkom, South Africa, to a Zulu mother and a Malawian father. Connie dreamt of being on stage from a young age, however was encouraged […]
We are delighted to announce our 16th annual SAFTA 2022 winners in the following categories: Hlubi Mboya-Arnold Best Actress in a feature film – I AM ALL GIRLS Jerry Mofokeng Wa Makhetha Best Supporting Actor in a Soap – SCANDAL Warren Masemola Best Supporting Actor in a Drama – IS’PHINDISELO Rohan Dickson Best Achievement in […]
Much is made of the onscreen chemistry between characters in a movie, whether it is the relationship between romantic leads, family and friends or even between protagonist and antagonist. In many cases, that magical X-factor can make or break a production, adding the emotional authenticity that an audience craves when watching a show or movie. […]
It was just a matter of time before Director, Cindy Lee joined her late mother’s agency, Moonyeenn Lee & Associates (MLA). In early 2021, MLA broadened their representation by including Directors and Screenwriters to their roster. Cindy started her career as a copywriter at TBWA Hunt Lascaris and almost 17 years ago decided to try […]
Close behind the announcement of Rohan Dickson’s representation, Moonyeenn Lee & Associates (MLA) have signed the uber-talented writer and director, Zee Ntuli. Zee has experienced a stellar rise in the long-form ranks, to international acclaim, over the past few years. His is feature, Hard To Get, finished the global festival circuit and landed with a […]
Moonyeenn Lee & Associates (MLA) have announced that they will be representing internationally acclaimed screenwriter and showrunner, Rohan Dickson. “We are thrilled that Rohan has joined the MLA family as our first screenwriter on our roster. Rohan is a master storyteller and multi-dimensional creative thinker who is writing some of the best tv this country […]
Moonyeenn Lee & Associates (MLA), now the largest talent agency on the African continent, has announced that it is opening a new office in Cape Town. The launch of a representative office in the heart of one of South Africa’s premier film destinations follows fast on the heels of a recent announcement that the agency […]
Nina Morris Lee, who took over Moonyeenn Lee & Associates (MLA) from the late Moonyeenn Lee in November last year, has not wasted any time in gearing up for a promising 2021. Part of her growth strategy is to manage and represent a more holistic pool of talent, not only actors. “We are excited to […]
Internationally acclaimed South African agent and casting director, Moonyeenn Lee, passed away in July of this year and left her 46-year-old business to her daughter-in-law Nina Morris Lee and her daughter, Cindy Lee. MLA has earned the reputation of representing the best of South African acting talent. Morris Lee will lead the talent agency as […]
It is with great sadness that we announce the death of the legendary South African agent and casting director, Moonyeenn Lee. She passed away on Saturday morning, 20th of July 2020 in Johannesburg. Her death was due to complications caused by the coronavirus. Her 47 years in the film industry earned her a formidable reputation. […]
