Theodore Jantjies, who has played the character of Xander Meintjies for the past 14 years, is leaving SABC2’s Afrikaans soapie,
7de Laan”
The 36-year-old actor said: “Xander Meintjies has been a part of my life for 14 years, and we have shared ups and downs, tears of joy and heartaches. For more than a decade, I have had the privilege to get to know this character and share him with all of you, in all his perfect and often imperfect glory.
“To be a part of one of South Africa’s most beloved shows,
7de Laan, has been one of the highlights of my career as an actor, and I am most grateful to Danie Odendaal and Annie Basson for the opportunity they granted me 14 years ago.
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FAREWELL XANDER MEINTJIES "Xander Meintjies" has been a part of my life for 14 years! We have shared ups and downs, tears of joy and heartaches. For more than a decade, I have had the privilege to get to know this character and share him with all of you, in all his, perfect and often imperfect, glory. To be a part of one of South Africa's most beloved shows, 7de Laan, has been one of the highlights of my career as an actor. I am grateful to have been entrusted with a wide variety of storylines that could move, inspire and motivate its viewers. I am absolutely humbled by how these opportunities have challenged me as an actor, something which I will be forever grateful for. That being said, the time has finally come, for a new adventure and bid farewell to 7de Laan and Xander Meintjies. I will forever be grateful for the opportunity that Danie Odendaal and Annie Basson granted me 14 years ago! A special thanks to Henry Mylne, my mentor and friend, for believing in my talent and guiding me throughout my journey as an actor. Your words of advice and encouragement is the foundation on which my career has been built! To Management, All Departments, Cast and Crew, THANK YOU! Thank You 7delaan for the amazing platform, allowing me the opportunity to showcase my skills and to inspire aspiring actors. To all the fans, the people who have loved, supported, laughed and cried with Xander - Your love and support has been immensely important to me, much appreciated. Adios! Theodore Jantjies #BELIEVEINYOURGIFT
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“I am grateful to the
7de Laan management, cast and crew, who have entrusted me with a wide variety of story lines that could move, inspire and motivate viewers. I am humbled by how these opportunities have challenged me as an actor.
“That being said, the time has finally come, for a new adventure and for me to bid farewell to
7de Laan and Xander.”
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