“The nomination really means a lot to me. I wasn’t expecting it, I was so surprised that I got nominated…”
Christall Kay is a South African Reality TV star, real estate agent and performer best known for starring as one of the Housewives in 1Magic’s hit docu-reality series The Real Housewives of Johannesburg.
She describes herself as quite the “Blonde Bombshell” As an entertainment figure, Christall Kay is known all over Mzansi. Beyond that, she is also an accomplished businessperson that also works in the music industry.
From the tender age of 7 years, she was rehearsing her performances to the inspiration of Olivia-Newton John, Dolly Parton and The Village People. Christall Kay was also a lead singer for the afro pop band Seed, which performed on the Johannesburg circuit. She has also performed in many corporate shows, festivals, nightclubs and concerts in South Africa.
Out of all the numerous hats she wears she is adamant that music is her most favourite one.
“My number one passion is my music. I haven’t given up on my dreams – I have been to Los Angeles, and they love me over there. I’m still recording/releasing music, I’m still working on getting to the platform that I want to be, to make an impact in music”, said Christall
Christall’s formal education consists of attaining a Bachelor of Social Science Degree as well as a Bachelor of Laws Degree, both from the University of Natal. She has also obtained a certification from the University of the Witwatersrand in the discipline of Music and Marketing and is also a trained image consultant.
One thing is “Christall” clear! She is always reaching for the stars! In a triumphant return to Reality TV, Christall Kay was a cast member of Showmax’s Original ‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa’ which was a sizzling spin-off, uniting iconic cast members from each of the South African franchises for a trip to Jamaica.
Produced by GOAT Productions, ‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa’ the spin-off featured eight of the most iconic Housewives from some of the most popular editions in South Africa – Beverly Steyn (‘The Real Housewives of Cape Town’ S1); Christall Kay (‘The Real Housewives of Johannesburg’ S1-S2); LaConco (‘The Real Housewives of Durban’ S1-S2); Lethabo Lejoy Mathatho (‘The Real Housewives of Johannesburg’ S2-S3); Liz Prins (‘The Real Housewives of Gqeberha’ S1); Londie London (‘The Real Housewives of Durban’ S2); Melany Viljoen (‘The Real Housewives of Pretoria’ S1); and the longest-serving Housewife in Africa, Nonku Williams (‘The Real Housewives of Durban’ S1-S4,)
During the luxury journey, these formidable women formed unexpected friendships and faced fresh new challenges making the trip an unforgettable one.
Developed as the first international instalment of The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip, ‘The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip – South Africa’ premiered on May 27, 2024, and last aired July 29, 2024.
The National Film Academy has announced the full list of this year’s 2nd annual prestigious National Film and TV Awards South Africa (NFTA) celebrating the finest achievements in the film and television industry in South Africa and Christall Kay has been nominated for the Best Female TV personality category
“The nomination really means a lot to me, I wasn’t expecting it. I was so surprised that I got nominated. I’ve had such a long journey on Reality TV, a lot of it being quite torturous. I was caught up against a lot of the other ladies on Real Housewives of Johannesburg. I was insulted and bullied. I had a journey that was really a rollercoaster ride. I went through so much – on-screen and off-screen. It was fulfilling in many ways, but it was also torturous so to be honoured and to be given the credit for being one of the best TV personalities makes the journey – sometimes painful, worthwhile. I’m very proud to be up there with all the wonderful nominees.”
With over 1.7 million public submissions received this year, the NFTA continues its mission to elevate and showcase South African talent on a global stage, connecting the local industry to international audiences.
As the driving force behind prestigious awards such as the National Film Awards UK, National Film and TV Awards USA, and National Reality Television Awards, the Academy expanded into South Africa last year, introducing the flagship National Film and TV Awards.
Christall Kay is vying for the Best Female TV Personality 2024 gong against fellow “The Real Housewives Ultimate Girls Trip” cast members Nonku Williams and Lethabo ‘Lejoy’, Shamiso Mosaka – “Born Into fame” , Leanne Manas – “Morning Live” , Carissa Cupido – “Expresso Morning Show” , Bonang Matheba – “B’Dazzled”/ “Miss SA” , Nomalanga Shozi – “The Sauce”, Lorna Maseko – “Celebrating with Lorna Maseko” and Minnie Dlamini – “The Showmax Roast of Minnie Dlamini”
The 2nd annual South African edition of the NFTA is set to take place at the Opera Theatre in Pretoria on November 9th, 2024.
By Sinenzolo Mondi
