Richard Bezuidenhout
Richard Bezuidenhout | |
|---|---|
| Born | 10 August 1982 Ilala, Tanzania |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Years active | 2007–present |
| Known for | Winner of the Big Brother Africa (season 2) |
Richard Dyle Bezuidenhout[1] (born 10 August 1982) is a Tanzanian-born Canadian film actor and producer who won[2] the first came to public attention for winning the second season of the reality competition Big Brother Africa in 2007.[3]
Career
Big Brother
Bezuidenhout is often cited as one of the most controversial[4][5] Big Brother Africa winners.[6] This is due to his sexual affair, despite being married himself[7][8] with Nigerian contestant, Ofunneka Molokwu while intoxicated. Despite Ofunneka telling the show that she understood what was going on, many viewers accused Bezuidenhout of sexual abuse.[9][10]
Even after winning, rumors of an affair between Bezuidenhout and his Angolan housemate Tatiana,[11][12] was revealed. Also, fellow housemate Kemens[13] blamed the show managers for his exit from the show labeling it as "planned" when to compared to Bezuidenhout's behaviour.[14]
Acting and producing
Bezuidenhout's acting and producing careers[15] began after winning Big Brother Africa in 2007. Right after the show, he was cast in Nollywood film Player no.1 with Ini Edo, Jackie Appiah.[16] He followed these up with Bongo films including the 2008 film Family Tears collaborating with the Steven Kanumba and Wema Sepetu. He used part of the money he won in Big Brother Africa to buy filming equipment to start producing his own films. In 2011, he starred in the film, Zamora starring by Richa Adhia.[17]
Filmography
| Television | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Year | Name | Role | Notes |
| 2007 | Big Brother Africa (season 2) | Himself | |
| Film | |||
| Year | Name | Role | Notes |
| 2007 | Player no.1 (PT 1) | Playboy | Web |
| 2008 | Family Tears | Rich | DVD-Video |
| 2011 | Zamora | Web | |
References
- ^ "Richard Bezuidenhout | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
- ^ "Richard wins Big Brother Africa". News24. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
- ^ "Countown 2: Richard, the married playboy winner of BBA2". TheCable. 2014-09-30. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
- ^ Legend, The (2018-03-12). "Remember Richard? Most Controversial winner Of Big Brother Africa". The Legend | You can read news stories from your favourite categories such as politics, religion, business, education, entertainment, sports, fashion, lifestyle, etc. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
- ^ Okoye, Chinenye (2014-09-30). "COUNTDOWN 2: Richard, the married playboy winner of BBA 2". TheCable. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ "Assault on Big Brother Reality TV: Controversy Surrounds Big Brother Africa". TrendHunter.com. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
- ^ "Big Brother "Rapist" Wins $100,000 Prize; Threatened To "Bump" His Housemates With His Huge "Machinegun"". jezebel.com. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
- ^ "Richard and Tatiana, still together???? | BBA 2: THE AFTERMATH | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 2026-03-06.
- ^ "Photos & Video: Meet BBA Contestant Richard, Who Se Xually Assaulted An Housemate Ofunneka And Still Won". www.blogarama.com. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
- ^ GossipMillNigeria (2017-03-08). "Meet Richard BBA Contestant Who Sexually Molested An Housemate Ofunneka And Still Won". Gossip Mill Nigeria. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
- ^ "Richard and Tatiana, still together???? | BBA 2: THE AFTERMATH | TVSA". www.tvsa.co.za. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
- ^ "$100,000 richer, Richard hopes his wife will take him back". New Vision. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
- ^ "Nigerian wins Big Brother reality show". Nation. 2020-07-03. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
- ^ Posts, Oluwajoba Bamiro Recent Posts Widget Your browser does not support JavaScript! Recent. "Seems Like Kemen's Disqualification Was A Plan, Meet BBA Winner, Richard Who Also Did More Than Kemen But Still Won....Video(18+)". Retrieved 2022-12-26.
- ^ "Bezuidenhout wants wedded bliss". TimesLIVE. Archived from the original on 2024-12-12. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
- ^ "EXPOSED!!! Richard Bezuidenhout's affair with popular Ghanaian actress Jackie Appiah". GhanaCelebrities.Com. 2010-03-18. Archived from the original on 2024-12-12. Retrieved 2022-12-26.
- ^ "Richa Adhia and Richard Bezuidenhout's movie scoops a prestigious award at the Khouribga African Film Festival – Bongo5.com". bongo5.com. Retrieved 2022-12-26.