7de Laan's first transgender actress on her role in the soap
7de Laan seem to be continuously crossing boundaries with their recent story lines.
Some would say that 7de Laan are chasing after ratings, but there is no doubt that the popular South African soap has added a few unexpected plots to its already dynamic story lines.
After the recent 'gay kiss' that saw many praising the soap for its bravery, similarly, the soap has added its first transgender actress to its story line.
Deonay Balie, a teacher from Steinkopf, plays the role of 'Geneviève' on the popular soap. The soap wanted a real transgender person to play the role of the character. Balie shared her journey with us and the moment she revealed the news to her loved ones.