Nádine Hoffeldt - Biography, Career and Songs

Nádine Hoffeldt, a celebrated South African Afrikaans singer and presenter, gained prominence with her hit song "Kaapse Draai." Born on February 28, 1982, in Durban, South Africa, she embarked on her musical journey as a teenager in 1996. Over the years, Nádine has become a notable figure, releasing twelve albums and two DVDs.

Her song "Kaapse Draai" received recognition at the 2003 Geraas Musiek Toekenning (GMT) awards, where it was nominated among the best five songs. The GMT Awards specifically honor Afrikaans music. In 2012, Nádine made history as the first South African singer to win the annual World Peace Song Festival. Furthermore, she earned a Fleur du Cap award nomination for her portrayal of Mary Magdalene in the production of "Jesus Christ Superstar."

Career

Nádine's musical journey took flight in 1996, when she was still a teenager. Since then, she has consistently showcased her talent, releasing twelve albums and two DVDs, with four albums achieving Gold certification and two reaching Platinum status.

Notably, in 1997, she toured South Africa with Dutch singer Jan Smit and performed at the "Two Nations" concert alongside the Spice Girls and Billy Ocean. The audience included dignitaries like Nelson Mandela and Prince Charles.

In September 2005, Nádine released her seventh solo album, "Mense soos jy," and her "Nádine 10 Years Live" DVD was nominated for Best DVD at the 2006 South African Music Awards (SAMA). Each of her albums has produced successful songs, with the latest hit being "Skildery."

Her eighth album, "As Jy Wonder," produced by international songwriter and producer Steve Taylor, further solidified her position in the music scene. Nádine has recorded numerous hit songs, including "Dankie liewe Ouma," "Hoor hoe klop my hart," "Kom dans met my," "Latina," "’n Meisiekind wil ek graag bly," "Die Hemel Brand," "Alweer Iemand Anders," "Afrika Spore," and "Vive la Vida."

In 2010, she released the album "This Time I Know," featuring singles like "This Time I Know It's For Real" and "Made Up My Mind," the latter being an English-language cover of "Delete" by Younha. Her song "I Can Have You" was covered in Korean by f(x), titled "Mr. Boogie." Nádine's versatility and success continue to resonate in the music industry.

Nádine Hoffeldt Presenting Career

Nádine Hoffeldt has not only made her mark as a singer but also as a captivating presenter. In 2006, she took on the role of a celebrity coach in "Supersterre," an SABC2 reality competition. Her mentoring skills were put to the test as she guided Shaun Tait, who ultimately emerged as the winner of the competition.

In 2015, Nádine graced "Musiek Roulette," an Afrikaans music game show produced by Johan Stemmet, and was also a presenter in "Noot vir Noot," a sister show of "Musiek Roulette." Nádine not only hosted "Musiek Roulette" from its first season through the third and fourth seasons but continues her hosting journey into the current sixth season. She also appeared as a guest artist in "Noot vir Noot" during seasons 37 and 39.

Personal Life

Nádine is currently in a relationship with former rugby player Derick Hougaard. The couple often shares playful and affectionate messages on Twitter. Derick, previously married to Afrikaans singer Karlien Van Jaarsveld, finalized his divorce in 2015.

Nadine Hoffeldt Studio Albums

Krappies & Krefies

Nádine

You and I

44 Jongste Gunstelinge

Simply Me

Kaapse Draai Remix

Mense Soos Jy

As Jy Wonder

Nádine 10 Years Live DVD

This Time I Know

2011: Eindeloos

Live in Europe DVD

2012: Christmas In South Africa

2014: Skildery

Nadine Hoffeldt songs

Dankie Liewe Ouma

Nein Du darfst nicht gehen

Kaapse Draai

Was auch morgen kommt

Lied Van My Hart

Auf Wiedersehen, Arrivederci

Eindeloos

Made Up My Mind

Hoor Hoe Klop My Hart

Afrika Spore

Mense Soos Jy

Rooi Roos – Tien van Harte

Ek haal weer asem

Falling In Love At Christmas

Koe Ma Doe

This Time I Know, It’s for Real

I Will Be Strong

Wish You Were Real

Hout op die vure

Perfect Time

Bad at Goodbyes

Little Miss Complicated

All Out Of Love

Ons Leef Vir Ons Twee

Was Wir sind

So Is Jy

So That I Don’t Miss You

I Can Have You

1000 keer

Deur ‘n vuur vir jou

Starting to Live

Out on a Limb

Television Roles

Nádine's presence on television extends beyond presenting, as she has taken on various roles:

She appeared in season 61 of "Miss South Africa" as a performer.

Hosting duties on "Musiek Roulette" spanned from season 1 through season 5.

As a guest artist, she graced seasons 37 and 39 of "Noot vir Noot."

In "Supersterre," she showcased her coaching skills as a celebrity coach in the show's first season.

She ventured into reality television by participating in season 1 of "Tropika Island of Treasure" in Mauritius.

References

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/N%C3%A1dine

https://www.tvsa.co.za/actors/viewactor.aspx?actorid=5461

https://briefly.co.za/27946-nadine-hoffeldt-biography-age-boyfriend-awards-albums-songs.html