The show must go on! The Royalty Soapie Awards 4th instalment takes centre stage as it gears for what will be South Africa’s first awards ceremony recorded in a studio environment!
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COVID-19 pandemic has challenged corporates to be creative and agile to deal with the realities of facing these unconventional times.
For the first time in its infant history, the Royalty Soapie Awards has embraced the opportunity to extend itself and come up with innovative, technology-driven and visually exciting way to recognise the South African soap opera industry.
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“The entertainment sector has played a vital role in offering escapism in these trying and unprecedented times. We felt the need to find means to honour and celebrate the talent and to encourage new talent within the television industry. We yield the call to productions to take part as submissions for entries open on the 16th July 2020 and will close on the 30th July 2020” says Winnie Ntshaba, Founder and CEO of the RSAs.
The awards will be recorded in-studio under strict safety measures with no in-venue physical audience invited whilst observing social distancing with very few crew members on-site for the recording.
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While the Royalty Soapie Awards ceremony will differ from the previous years, 2020 awards will still bring a well-deserved recognition boasting the glitz and glamour complimented by a high-value production packed with entertainment. This new approach allows for RSAs to reach a broader audience, with the viewers having a front-row experience in the comfort of their homes.
“Each year we see storytelling evolve with the production quality, creativity and excellence peaking high. We hope to continue shining light to the arts by celebrating the actors that make each scene seem effortless, from those who are bold to pen down their imagination and to the unsung heroes behind the scenes” says, Winne Ntshaba.
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This year the Royalty Soapie Awards have added two Recognition Awards namely Social Cohesion, which will be awarded to a soapie production that has demonstrated and/or addressed the most current social affairs/social ills affecting our communities. The second recognition award will be awarded to a Background Actor in a soapie production that has been essential in creating the tone, mood and atmosphere of the soapie scene(s).
“Soapies have taken the educational role as they reflect our daily reality by including storylines that tackle our social ills head-on and challenges South Africans to have tough conversations. The Royalty Soapie Awards would like to recognize the show for their commitment to uplift and encourage Mzansi to do better” says, Winnie Ntshaba.
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Ntshaba Ntshaba continues to say, “The Background Actor Award is the beginning of the journey to opening the industry by showing appreciation to those that play a vital part in the background”.
Awards will be presented in the following categories:
LEAD ROLES
Outstanding Lead Actor
Outstanding Lead Actress
Outstanding Male Villain
Outstanding Female Villain
Outstanding Soapie
SUPPORTING ROLES
Outstanding Supporting Actor
Outstanding Supporting Actress
Outstanding Couple
Outstanding Newcomer
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CREATIVE AWARDS
Outstanding Make-up & Hair
Outstanding Writing Team
Outstanding Wardrobe
TECHNICAL AWARDS
Outstanding Art Direction
Outstanding Directing team
Outstanding Editing Team
Outstanding Lighting
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SPECIAL AWARDS
Most Popular Soapie of the Year
Lifetime Achievement Award
RECOGNITION AWARDS
Social Cohesion
Background Actor
From the 16 July 2020 until 30 of July midnight production companies can submit their online entries on www.royaltysa.com | entries@royaltysa.com | info@royaltysa.com
Nominees will be announced on the 27 of August on SABC 1.
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