I’m Christel Smith, originally from South Africa, and I’ve devoted my life to acting and dance. While studying theater at Tshwane University in Pretoria, I earned the title of Most Promising Acting Student and was crowned Miss South Africa Technikon. I joined the lead cast of EGOLI as Tarien for five years, a run that helped me become a household name. After relocating to Los Angeles, I guest-starred on RAKE and appeared in guest roles on MARTIAL LAW, THE AGENCY, SEVEN DAYS, STRONG MEDICINE, PACIFIC BLUE, and CSI: Cyber, among others. I led in the short film BERSERKER, hosted Top Billing for 20 episodes, and starred in the 2005 theater production African Gothic. I now reside in Palm Beach, Florida, and I’m excited to take on new creative projects.

Christel Smith

I’m Christel Smith, originally from South Africa, and I’ve devoted my life to acting and dance. While studying theater at Tshwane University in Pretoria, I earned the title of Most Promising Acting Student and was crowned Miss South Africa Technikon. I joined the lead cast of EGOLI as Tarien for five years, a run that helped me become a household name. After relocating to Los Angeles, I guest-starred on RAKE and appeared in guest roles on MARTIAL LAW, THE AGENCY, SEVEN DAYS, STRONG MEDICINE, PACIFIC BLUE, and CSI: Cyber, among others. I led in the short film BERSERKER, hosted Top Billing for 20 episodes, and starred in the 2005 theater production African Gothic. I now reside in Palm Beach, Florida, and I’m excited to take on new creative projects.

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I’m Christel Smith, originally from South Africa, and I’ve devoted my life to acting and dance. While studying theater at Tshwane University in Pretoria, I earned the title of Most Promising Acting Student and was crowned Miss South Africa Technikon. I joined the lead cast of EGOLI as Tarien for five years, a run that helped me become a household name.

After relocating to Los Angeles, I guest-starred on RAKE and appeared in guest roles on MARTIAL LAW, THE AGENCY, SEVEN DAYS, STRONG MEDICINE, PACIFIC BLUE, and CSI: Cyber, among others. I led in the short film BERSERKER, hosted Top Billing for 20 episodes, and starred in the 2005 theater production African Gothic. I now reside in Palm Beach, Florida, and I’m excited to take on new creative projects.

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Work Experience

Lead Actress at AFRICAN GOTHIC (theatre production)
January 1, 2005 - October 27, 2025
Lead in the 2005 Hollywood theater production AFRICAN GOTHIC.

Education

Theater Degree at Tshwane University, Pretoria, South Africa
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025

Qualifications

Most Promising Acting Student
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025
Miss South Africa Technikon
January 11, 2030 - October 27, 2025

Industry Experience

Media & Entertainment