Emmanuel Castis, a renowned South African actor, was born in the vibrant city of Johannesburg, South Africa, to Greek parents, Mike Castis and Maro Castis. His early introduction to acting and performance in kindergarten nativity plays in the Greek language sparked a lifelong passion for the craft.
After overcoming his initial distraction of attempting to save the natural universe from extinction, a teacher encouraged Emmanuel to pursue a career in drama. He went on to study drama at The University of The Witwatersrand, graduating with a postgraduate degree.
Emmanuel's debut professional performance was as 'Lennox' in 'Macbeth', but his breakthrough role came in 1999 when he was cast as a groundbreaking character in the daily series 'Isidingo'. He won a 2004 People Magazine Crystal Award for Best Actor in a soap series for his outstanding performance.
As the lead male protagonist in the popular drama series 'Erfsondes', Emmanuel received two consecutive nominations for Best Actor in a Drama series at the SAFTA awards, solidifying his status as a household name in South Africa and beyond.
In addition to his television work, Emmanuel has appeared in international series such as 'Wild at Heart' on BBC and 'Black Sails' on Starz. He has also made appearances in several films, including 'Cryptid', 'Eternity', and 'Tremors 5: Bloodlines'.
Emmanuel's impressive stage credits include touring the world as one of the leads, 'Nick Massi', in the Broadway hit musical 'Jersey Boys'. He received critical acclaim and a nomination for Best Actor in a Musical at the Naledi Theatre Awards in South Africa.
A talented singer, Emmanuel released his debut album 'South of Nowhere' in 2008, followed by the single 'Stop Running' in 2011 and the upcoming single 'Alive' in 2015.
