Kim Engelbrecht
South African actress
Kim Suzanne Engelbrecht (born 20 June 1980) is a multi-award-winning South African actress best known for her transition from local soap opera star to a prominent figure in international television. Personal Profile Birth Date: 20 June 1980 Birth Place: Cape Town, South Africa Nationality: South African Height: 5' 5" (1.65m - 1.67m) Years Active: 1994–present Professional Career Highlights Breakthrough (Child Actor): Debuted at age 12 as the lead in the Italian production Sarahsara (1994). Television Hosting: Early career included presenting youth programmes such as Take5 and Craz-E. Local Fame: Rose to national prominence as Lolly de Klerk in the SABC3 soap opera Isidingo, a role she played for over a decade. International Success: The Flash (2017–2018): Portrayed Marlize DeVoe (The Mechanic). Dominion (2014–2015): Played Sgt. Noma Banks. Reyka (2021–present): Stars as the titular character, criminal profiler Reyka Gama. Raised by Wolves: Appeared as Decima in the HBO Max sci-fi series. Film: Notable film roles include Eye in the Sky (2015) and the South African cult classic Bunny Chow (2006). Accolades & Achievements International Emmy Nomination: Nominated for Best Performance by an Actress for her lead role in Reyka (2022). SAFTA Awards: Multiple-time winner of South African Film and Television Awards, including Best Supporting Actress for Isidingo (2010) and Best Actress for Reyka. Stunts: Known for performing most of her own stunts in action-heavy roles