Annelisa Weiland says goodbye to Hilda: What's next for the beloved actress?
Annelisa Weiland is a South African actress who became famous as Hilda de Kock on the soapie 7de Laan aired on SABC2. As Hilda, her fame spread largely because of her adventurous cooking, particularly her over the top, elaborate wedding cakes. The durable silver screen actress is also synonymous with the popular dance of the seven veils. Besides her TV role in 7de Laan as Hilda, she has also worked on theatre productions.
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Annelisa Weiland's profile summary
Full name | Annelisa Dora Deborah Weiland |
Date of birth | February 15, 1949 |
Age | 77 years old (as of September 2026) |
Place of birth | Sea Point, Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa |
Current residence | Bloubergstrand, Cape Town |
Nationality | South African |
Parents | Ewald Paul Weiland, Stienie Hoogenhout Goosen |
Siblings | Ewald Jr. |
Education | University of Cape Town (Theatre) Durbanville High School |
Profession | Actress, producer, writer |
Short background
Annelisa Weiland is a widely recognized South African actress. Her best role has been as Hilda de Kock on 7de Laan. After 19 years of playing the character of Hilda, the iconic South African actress made her last appearance on 7de Laan in September 2019. As Hilda, the caring, middle-aged actress was first introduced to the South African TV lovers as a receptionist.
She studied drama at the UCT Drama School. She has been a resident of Hillside for many years. The lady comes from a loving and close household, where food was always made with passion and love, hence her passion for cooking. She grew up surrounded by family and friends in Fauresmith. Her real-life is synonymous with that of Hilda on 7de Laan because it seems to revolve around preparing and eating food.
After experiencing a traumatic event during her late thirties, Annelisa decided to move to Johannesburg, where she could enjoy a more independent life.
Annelisa Weiland age and birthday
The actress was born in Sea Point, Cape Town, South Africa, on 15th February 1949. Earlier this year, she turned 77. The Annelisa Weiland birthday was celebrated on set, and the highlight was a cake presented to her by the Hilda 7de Laan show crew and cast.
Annelisa Weiland's top 15 movies and TV shows
Movie/TV show | Year/Season | Role |
7de Laan | 2000-2019 | Hilda de Kock |
Die Vierde Kabinet | 1998 | Paddy van Heerden |
Elke Skewe Pot | 2018 | Cornelia |
Lui Maar Op, Belinda | 2019 | Annetjie Nel |
Suidooster | 2019-present | Katharina Vosloo |
Triptiek | 1997 | Priscilla de Haarhof |
Torings | 1994 | Rachel de Beer |
99 Caroline Street | 1979 | Cathy Boswel |
Susters | 2018 | Martie |
Meerkat Maantuig | 2017 | Skinder Tannie 4 |
'n Pawpaw Vir My Darling | 2015 | Mignon (voice) |
Skelms | 1980 | Gloria |
Plekkie in die son | 1979 | Bettie |
Daar Kom Tant Alie | 1976 | Mary-Jo |
What is next for the actress after SABC2?
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After almost 2 decades of acting as Hilda on 7de Laan, she is quitting the SABC2 soap opera. While the South African audiences will miss her portrayal of Hilda, all is not lost. Annelisa Weiland, who is leaving 7de Laan, is switching to Suidooster, a kykNET weekday soapie. Her last appearance as Hilda comes at the end of September. The much-loved 70-year-old actress is currently visible on Lui Maar Op Belinda, also kykNET since July. And as she puts it, she is out to discover new fronts!
Conclusion
Expect to watch Annelisa Weiland on Suidooster as she has signed on kykNET, where she makes her debut next month (November 2019). Also look her up on the comedy show Lui Maar Op, Belinda also on kykNET.
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