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Willie Venter was born in Kuruman, South Africa.
In 1982 he left for Pretoria, where his entertainment career took off.
In 1994 he became a finalist in the Mr SA competition and used it as a stepping stone for his career.
He worked in every genre of entertainment including dance, music variety, award shows and pageants.
The wide range of projects and productions choreographed and directed by Willie Venter bear the testimony of his versatility and skill.
Since he started, Willie Venter has been entrusted with the very biggest of live shows and television productions in the country.
RESPONSIBILITY:
Willie was Patron of the Bloemfontein Children’s choir until 2020. Rated as one of
the best in South Africa and well known across the globe. He was also the
Producer and Choreographer of their shows from 2004 - 2020.
ACHIEVEMENTS:
Received confirmation in 2022 from American Guild of Artists as Creative
Director.
Received award as best Producer/Creative Director for the award winning
music show AFRIKAANS IS GROOT 2012, 2013 AND 2014.
Recent Projects:
The Musical - I Am Young 2023 - Producer / Artistic Director / Choreographer
Top Model SA 2023 - Creative Director / Producer / Choreographer
Extravaganza Draw Mbombela (August 2023) - Producer / Choreographer
Wild Lighst Corporate Event 2022/2023 Menlyn Maine - Producer
Mrs Globe South Africa 2022 (International Pageant) - Producer / Choreographer
Monde Vestimentaire Fashion Launch 2021 - Producer / Director / Choreographer
Moments I Am Young - 2021
The Gift - I Am Young 2021 - Producer / Artistic Director / Choreographer
TopModel SA 2019-2020 - Creative Director / Producer / Choreographer
Moments 2018-2019 Owner - Producer / Artistic Director / Choreographer
"Broadray" 2019 - Director For International Countertenor - Ray Chenez - (South African Launch)
Brebner Revue - 2019 - Choreographer Director
Andre Rieu - Assistance Bloemfontein Children’s Choir
UD Trucks - Launches - 2019
UD Trucks (Dealer Of The Year) - 2012-2019
Moments 2018 - Owner / Producer / Artistic Director / Choreographer
Immagika / Galagos Show 2018 - Director
Bloemfontein Children’s Choir And Texas Girl’s Choir Performance 2018 - Creative Director / Choreographer
UD Trucks Dealer Awards 2018 - Producer / Director
TopModel SA 2018 - Director / Choreographer
Volvo Awards 2017 - Director / Choreographer
Brebner Revue 2017 - Choreographer / Director
Shoprite Checkers Awards 2017 - Director
FNB Experience - Fancourt George 2017 - Choreographer
UD Trucks - Croner Launch 2017 - Producer / Director / Choreographer
Lucchini SA Launch 2017 - Director
UD Trucks (Dealer Of The Year) 2017 - Producer / Director / Choreographer
Moments 2017 - Owner / Producer / Artistic Director / Choreographer
UD Trucks (Dealer of the Year) 2017
Volvo Awards 2017
Top Model SA 2017
Shoprite Checkers Awards 2016
Moments 2016 - Owner / Producer / Artistic Director / Choreographer
UD Trucks / Volvo Awards 2016 Producer / Director / Choreographer
Shoprite Checkers Awards 2015
NAMA 2015 (Namibian Annual Music Awards) - Choreographer of Dancers and Artists
UD Truck Launch and Awards 2015 - Producer / Stage Director / Creative Director / Choreographer
SARU Awards 2014 / 2015 - Stage Director / Creative Director / Choreographer / Assistant Producer
Standard Bank Flashmob 2015 (Lean It) - Choreographer
Top Model SA 2015 - Creative Director / Choreographer
Monte De Dios Bridal Fashion show 2015
AFRIKAANS IS GROOT 2012 - 2014 (Creative Director/Choreographer)
Ghoema Toekennings 2014 - Creative Director/ Choreographer
Safarinista Fashion Show - Monte de Dios 2014
Afriganza 2014 - Producer / Creative Director / Choreographer
Shoprite Checkers Awards 2006 - 2013
UD Truck Awards 2012 - 2014 - Creative Director / Director / Choreographer
Huisgenoot Skouspel (Skouspel Plus) 2000 - 2012
"AS JY SING" feature film to be released November 2013 - Choreographer
Ghoema Toekennings 2013 - Choreographer
TUT Dance Season 2012
F.Wilson Fashion Launch 2012
You and Tempo (Huisgenoot) Awards 2005-2008
Tempo Awards 2012
Women of the Year Awards 2009 - 2012
Bloemfontein Children's choir 25 year Reunion at Sand du Plessis 2012
Avusa Awards 2010
African International Fashion Awards (choreographer)
Kaapse Jol 2007, Heroes Awards 2007
Flashmobs:
Vodafone Flashmob in Ghana 2010 (watch the video) - First ever in AFRICA
Vodacom BAFANA BAFANA "Make the circle Bigger" flashmob in Sandton Square as part Worldcup fever (watch the video)
Amstel flashmob 2010 - Bara taxi rank - Soweto (watch the video)
Willie Worked with acclaimed camera director Julia Knowles from the UK as Stage Director for 16th Annual South African Music Awards 2010 (VL Productions), and has acted as choreographer from 2002 - 2013 on the current television production "7de Laan", and was also involved in the 2006 Sanlam SA Fashion Week held at the Sandton Convention Center, South Africa - is still very involved in Fashion shows in Malls in South Africa.
Willie Venter was approached to direct and choreograph the first ever combined "Miss South Africa / Miss South Africa Teen pageant" (Sun International) held at the Sun City Superbowl in December 2003 - 2005. He also Choreographed his dance group for the Miss South Africa / Miss South Africa Teen 2004.
His Dance Choreography is rated among those of international choreographers. As a well known Director (Producer), Performer and Choreographer, he is one of the few - if not the only - that has the ability to adapt to versatile environments and tasks.
Willie is owner and manager of the successful career of On-Que, one of the best up and coming artists in South Africa - www.on-que.co.za. Willie was Director of Kurt Darren's Sama award winning live DVD 2008, as well as the creative force (Directing and Choreography) behind the mega successful Sama award winning DVD of Juanita du Plessis Platinum DVD, 2009.
Because of his creativity and understanding of his clients needs, most clients respect his work and say "if you haven't worked with Willie Venter, you don't know what quality is"!
Extensive travel to countries, i.e. USA "New York City - Broadway" is undertaken to remain in touch and informed regarding changing trends within the entertainment field, in order to transfer new skills and requirements for success to his trainees, enabling them to enjoy successful career development.
The wide range of projects and productions choreographed and directed by Willie Venter bear the testimony of his versatility and skill.
Since he started, Willie Venter has been entrusted with the very biggest of live television productions in the country, the
7de Laan roadshows and 7de Laan outside performances 2004 - 2009
Face of Emnotweni 2008/ 2009
The Miss South Africa pageant of 2001 and 2003
the Kora All Africa Music Awards (2002), the Miss South Africa Teen pageants of 1999-2002. Willie is also very active in the shelter communities and charity is part of his human relationship. Miss Garden Route 2005 - 2007(charity). Other major successes have been Miss Malaika 2001 (Sun City), 2002 (Harare, Zimbabwe, broadcast to 79 countries)
and (Galagher Estates, SA) 2004 - the "Egoli Roadshow" as well as "Mr South Africa" pageants 2000 (Menlyn Arena) and 2001 (Gateway Theatre of Shopping), all for Frontline Productions.
Willie Venter also choreographed for "IT Productions" the "RAPPORT" shows at Vodaworld 1999 and 2000
Miss Legs 1998 - 2003 as well as Miss Record 2001 - 2003.
Mnet "Face of Africa" 1998 - 1999
Mrs South Africa 2001 - 2006, and
Miss Deaf SA 2004
A pleasing aspect of his growth is reflected in the increasing number of projects in the corporate field:
He choreographed and Directed "Best of the Boys" 2003, "Blondes" 2003,
"Born In the RSA" 2004, "King and Queens of Music" 2005, "Born in the RSA 2" 2005,
"Melodies of Love" 2005, "Decades Deelite" 2006, "Born in the RSA", 3 2006
and the hit show "Movin & Shakin" 2006 (rated as one of the best shows in the country) at the Performer Theatre in Pretoria. Willie also scripted and produced the show.
He Stage Directed "Calender Boys" 2004.
Willie choreographed for theatre "Poppie die Drama" 2004 , "Love Valour and Compassion" 2005, Vaselinetjie, 2010, for Director Henry Mylne and "Dirk en Lindie" 2008 for Chris and Diaan (better known as Ryno and Paula from 7de Laan).
Since Willie started his company "The Producers", his career took him onto another road of success. He opened the Kora/Aids ceremony in Durban (December 1, 2005), broadcasted life across the globe.
Willie is still working for different companies, because of his sought after professionalism.
WILLIE'S PROFILE on You Tube: watch here
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