Television actor and executive producer Shona Ferguson has passed on due to COVID-19 related complications.
Ferguson is the co-owner of the production company, Ferguson Films, which has produced shows including, among others, Rockville, The Queen, Igazi, The River, and The Herd.
As an actor, Ferguson starred in some of South Africa’s best soapies including Generations as Ace, as Dr. Leabua on Muvhango in 2006, and Tyson on Isidingo’s Season 1.
The Botswana-born actor went on to play JB Bogatsu on the Ferguson Film’s Rockville, Jerry Maake on the Queen, and Simon Masire on Kings of Joburg. Ferguson’s career has not been without obstacles.
Last month he took to Twitter to reflect.
A moment of reflection & gratitude:
17 years ago a Hollywood producer asked me if I had a back up plan. I was obviously shattered because I had just done multiple takes of an audition. He continued to say… “You don’t have what it takes.”…
— UNCLE SHO (@Shona_Ferguson) June 21, 2021
An agent told me it wasn’t going to be easy to get me jobs because I didn’t have the right “look”. A veteran actor, loved & respected by millions told me I am not memorable & so did lot of producers. Many actors criticized me & made bets I would never make it in this industry.
— UNCLE SHO (@Shona_Ferguson) June 21, 2021
Ferguson has been married to actress and co-owner of Ferguson Films, Connie, since 2001.
