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With such a varied repertoire and so much experience, Michael has asserted himself as one of the bastions of South African entertainment. There's not much else to say about a man so ingrained into the South African psyche except perhaps... YEBO MKHULU! |
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Where are all the real men? |
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Fictitious
Jock of the Bushveld
Yebo Gogo
Oom Schalk Lourens |
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THIS week's Wag and Wow show held at the Castle Kyalami brought out the bitch in some, and had others' tails wagging. Not many models get given snacks on the ramp, in order for them to do their thing, but the canine beauties featured in this show got the star treatment. From wild Weimaramers to chubby Chihuahuas, from a poodle "no bigger than an ant" (to quote Michael de Pinna) to two startled Yorkies with tiaras, from tousled blonde, metrosexual Afghans to tough Scotties oozing more sex appeal than Sean Connery ... this show had it all. And that was just the dogs. ... who were sporting the latest in doggy fashion from Doggie Style, Red Dog Inc and Pink Trash.
The celebrities and models were seriously upstaged, all except for Jacinda who made sure that her diminutive poodle's nose was out of joint, and that everyone admired her bark-green Lunar dress instead. Michelle Garforth ensured that everyone loved her little "doggit", a feisty fellow called Sushi, and she strutted the ramp and posed for the cameras. Edith Venter brought along her own dog, a well-behaved white Scottie, and Michael de Pinna's spaniel Leo looked adoreingly at everyone, especially when slipped a little snack or two. The show was possible because of sponsorship, and all proceeds went to the Society for Animals in Distress. |
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Michael |
Nico |
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Michael de Pinna, Vodacom guy who coined the phrase "Yebo Gogo" and funny man of S.A TV adverts! |
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Restaurateur and the Bad Brad of Survivor S.A Nico "Nicotine" Hisnis |
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Ever had to catch
your own food? |
I’ve never caught my own food. lf I did I think l would starve. 0 |
Yes Twice. Once on Survivor and Once in Swakopmund in the army back in 1982. 1 |
Ever cried
because you lost
a pet? |
Yes I. cried for days when I lost my cat and when my dog was put down. 1 |
No.I have never had many pets! 0 |
Ever been caught
tugging the turkey
by your missus? |
In my opinion tugging the ol' turkey should be a strictly private affair or with a willing partner. That information will go with me to the grave! 0 |
Not to my knowledge. 0 |
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mouth to a man? |
No but I did save an friend's life with a Heimlich manoeuvers’ she swallowed a piece of meat (greedy cow) and it got stuck, so I swung her around and did the Heimlich. ½ |
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Ever been beaten
up for having a
ponytail? |
No 0 |
Never! 0 |
Ever worn a
leopard-print
Speedo in public? |
I am the leopard-skin king. I wore it in Mykonos, heard about 50 South Africans scream " Yebo Gogo" at me! I ran for my life! 1 |
No. I did get caught at my kid's School in a black G–string My Bakkie broke down. Never leave The pool with out your shorts when You have to pick up your kids 1 |
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Saved by wearing a leopard print Speedo in public! 2½ |
Sjoe, Nico not so nasty after all! Close but ,no cigar! 2 |
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Michael de Pinna and his sister Andrea , 1958 |
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Michael de Pinna in Norwich, England, Uk 1973 |
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The Many Faces of Michael de Pinna |
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Musicals |
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Paris - The Lido - "Leading man"
Sun City - Extravaganza - "Bedazzled" - Leading man
The Playhouse - Durban - "Annie" - Daddy Warbucks
Johannesburg - Windybrow - "Fagin"
Natal Playhouse - The Pirates of Penzance - "Pirate King"
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Sun City - Extravaganza - Bedazzled |
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The Pirates of Penzance |
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Cruise Ships |
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"Achille Lauro" - Cruise Director
"Astor" - Entertainments Director
"Song of Flower" - USA, Canada, Star Act
"Aegean Dolphin" - Entertainments Director
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Nationwide - "Beau Jest" - Vita Award nominee for the role of Abe Goldman
Nationwide - "Birds of Paradise" - Played the crazy character "The Jackal" (He who laughs last)
"This Old man came rolling home"
"Murder in green meadows"
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Cabaret / Revues |
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Sun City Superbowl
Sun International circuit
Holiday Inn circuit
Aphrodite's - London
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Jhb/Dbn/Cape Town - "It's the Top" - Cole Porter
Nationwide - "Hello Today SA"
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TV & Film |
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Egoli - The nation's favourite local Soapie - As "Sayeed Assam" the Iraqi Assassin.
Rhodes - One of the most memorable South African mini-series.
"Zulu on my stoep" - A Leon Shuster classic.
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Cartoons |
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Michael de Pinna's CD |
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The One |
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I Will Survive ( Listen to the song) |
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Let the River Run |
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I Who Have Nothing |
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Up On The Roof |
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Here We Are |
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All Cried out |
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How Can I Be Sure |
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Cupid Made Me Stupid ( Listen to the song) |
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You |
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Don't You Know |
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Make It Easy On Yourself |
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The Last Waltz ( Listen to the song) |
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