- Chanique Greyling has been working as a stunt double for Emmy-winning actress Hannah Waddingham on an international production
- The South African performer took on dangerous physical feats on set, including jumps from moving vehicles during filming
- Hannah Waddingham herself has spoken out about her stuntwoman, describing her with high praise in a behind-the-scenes tribute
Source: Instagram
South Africa has another reason to hold its head high on the global stage. Stuntwoman Chanique Greyling has been turning heads in the international film industry, serving as the stunt double for celebrated British actress Hannah Waddingham in the Prime Video series Ride or Die as well as in The Fall Guy.
The news was highlighted by RSG 100.4 FM, which shared a shoutout from Waddingham herself praising her stunt counterpart. Waddingham said in the clip:
"I have to shout out my magnificent stuntwoman, Shanique Grayling, because she is a gangster. And that team, the stunt team, I don't know if you guys know, but stunt teams, they are the beating heart of all these shows and movies. They're not only amazing at what they do, but they keep everyone safe. She kept me safe. She also jumped out of a train for me, jumped out of a car for me."
Watch the Instagram video below:
Greyling herself appeared in a behind-the-scenes video recorded at what appears to be a hotel between shoots, introducing herself and speaking directly to South African audiences about her work. She touched on the importance of trust between a stunt double and the actress she represents, noting how critical that relationship is for both safety and performance on set. She also spoke about her broader ambitions to raise the profile of South African talent in the global stunt and film industry.
She was interviewed by Blaine Jones for the RSG programme In die Kollig, where she discussed what the profession involves day-to-day and the challenges that come with it. The response from South Africans online was immediate and emotional, with many commenters expressing pride in seeing one of their own making waves abroad.
chaniqueg herself responded to the post, saying:
"So excited om met julle te gesels. ❤️🇿🇦"
Mzansi applaud her talent
jack_2799 commented:
"Wow, girl. I’m getting goosebumps seeing this."
that._.fashion._.kid added:
"Another South African that's paving the way for many of us South Africans, girl keep going bc now I'm even more inspired."
leestanbee summed up the mood of many:
"Super super proud to see a South African doing that stunt work. Just maak my trots om Suid Afrikaans te wees."
One commenter, mattejacobs, took things a step further:
"Yaaaas! Making us proud! 🇿🇦 You're inspiring me to take a stunt class. 🤭 Keep up the good work! 👏🏽 🫶🏽 🙌🏽"
And rolivhuwadzivhani kept it simple with a line that captured the national spirit perfectly:
"No DNA, just RSA. 🥺😌🇿🇦"
Lithuanian actress was deported from South Africa
Lithuanian actress Leva Andrejevaite arrived at Cape Town International Airport on 28 April 2022 without a visa on a private jet.
After claiming she wanted asylum due to the war in Ukraine, she was spotted at a Cape Town party hosted by businessman Rob Hersov.
Source: Briefly News
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