Tuiskoms cast: meet the stars of Netflix's Afrikaans romantic drama

The stellar Tuiskoms cast is led by actress Amalia Uys, who portrays the lead character, Fluer, alongside a talented ensemble consisting of Armand Aucamp, Michelle Botes, and Jane de Wet. The captivating seven-episode Afrikaans drama was released on Netflix in February 2025.

Key takeaways

• Tuiskoms, meaning Homecoming in Afrikaans, follows Fleur, a widowed chef who moves with her daughter to her hometown of Wilderness in the Western Cape to start a new life.
• The Afrikaans Netflix series was shot on location in Wilderness along the Garden Route in South Africa.
• Veteran actress Michelle Botes was part of the Tuiskoms cast before she died in December 2024.

Tuiskoms profile summary

Meet the full cast of Tuiskoms TV show on Netflix

Tuiskoms is the second original Afrikaans-language series on Netflix created by Louis Pretorius and Albert Snyman. The first original show was Ludik, a crime drama starring Arnold Vosloo. 

The emotionally layered romantic drama is set against the scenic backdrop of Wilderness town and is brought to life by talented actors and actresses. The Tuiskoms ensemble cast consists of: 

Amalia Uys as Fleur

• Date of birth: October 14, 1984 
• Age: 40 years old (as of September 2025) 
• Place of birth: Springbok, Northern Cape, South Africa
• Social media: Instagram

Amalia Uys is a veteran South African actress. She studied drama at the University of Stellenbosch and started her acting career in 2005. Some of Amalia Uys' notable roles include San-Mari van Graan on SABC2's 7de Laan, Margot Brink on kykNET's Binnelanders, and Julia Field in Summertide.

Uys' role as Fleur in Tuiskoms is one of her biggest projects as part of the lead cast. The character is a widowed chef and mom who relocates to her parents' home in Wilderness after losing her restaurant and house.

Michelle Botes as Abigail

• Date of birth: October 12, 1961
• Place of birth: Cape Town, Western Cape 
• Date of death: December 21, 2024 
• Age at death: 63 years old 

Michelle Botes was a prominent South African actress and language instructor. She made her screen debut in 1976 and appeared in several local soap operas and films, including Isindigo as Cherel de Villiers Haines, Legacy as Angelique Price, and Arende as Princess Gobbler.

Tuiskoms on Netflix was the last project Michelle Botes worked on, where she played Abigail, a writer and the mother of Fleur.

Michelle passed away nine days after her birthday, on December 21, 2024, at 63, after a two-year battle with multiple myeloma, a rare type of blood cancer.

Jane de Wet as Kelly

• Date of birth: March 1, 1996
• Age: 29 years old (as of September 2025)
• Place of birth: Somerset West, Western Cape, South Africa
• Social media: Instagram

Jane de Wet started acting in local theatres and festivals when she was young. She graduated from Stellenbosch University in 2017 with a Bachelor of Communications in Management Sciences.

The actress landed her breakout role in 2019 as Lexi Summerveld on the Showmax series The Girl from St. Agnes. She has since starred in White Lies, Spoorloos: Steynhof, and Trompoppie. In Tuiskoms, she portrays Fleur's daughter, Kelly.

Armand Aucamp as Werner

• Date of birth: January 11, 1987 
• Age: 38 years old (as of September 2025) 
• Place of birth: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 
• Social media: Instagram

Armand Aucamp graduated from CityVarsity School of Media and Creative Arts in Cape Town in 2009 and started acting professionally in the early 2010s. In Tuiskoms on Netflix, he portrays Werner, a bachelor who owns a flower shop where Fleur becomes a manager.

The actor has also appeared in films and shows like Sterlopers, Die Boekklub, Knapsekêrels, Spoorloos, Trompoppie, and Kompleks. Away from acting, Armand Aucamp is an entrepreneur and launched the popular Afrikaans dating app KOER in 2021.

Joshua Daniel Eady as Nick

• Date of birth: December 18, 1995 
• Age: 29 years old (as of September 2025) 
• Place of birth: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 
• Social media: Instagram

Joshua Eady began his career as a model and performed in theatre. He portrayed Tuppen in The Kissing Booth film franchise, Liam Hugo in Lioness and Lengui in The Journey is the Destination. He is also a videographer and hosts the podcast Storytime with Joshua Eady.

Eady's character Nick on Tuiskoms is a surfer and repairman who has an interest in literature. He tries to form a relationship with Abigail and her daughter, Fleur.

Edwin van der Walt as André

• Date of birth: March 14, 1991
• Age: 34 years old (as of September 2025)
• Place of birth: South Africa
• Social media: Instagram

Edwin van der Walt is a versatile South African actor with a degree in drama from the University of Stellenbosch. He is known for portraying Braam in Donkerbos, Schalk Smit in Fraksie, and Driekus in Soos Pynappel op Pizza. He has also had roles in Troukoors, Hunting Emma, My Father's War, Hollywood in My Huis, Fynskrif, and Wonderlus.

Christia Visser as Lucy

• Date of birth: March 2, 1992
• Age: 33 years old (as of September 2025)
• Place of birth: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa
• Social media: Instagram

Christia Visser is a South African singer-songwriter and actress. She is known for portraying the titular character in Tess, which earned her a SAFTA nomination and a Best Actress award at the Durban International Film Festival.

She has also had starring roles in Die Boekklub, Onder die Suiderkruis, and Desert Rose. As a singer, she is known for her hit songs 17 Shots and Die Deur. Christia Visser's debut album, Gemaklik Verlore (2020), was nominated for Best Pop Album at the South African Music Awards.

Liza Scholtz as Patricia

• Date of birth: October 14, 1991
• Age: 33 years old (as of September 2025) 
• Place of birth: Cape Town, Western Cape, South Africa 
• Social media: Instagram

Liza Scholtz has worked in both local and international films and TV shows. She co-wrote and starred in the feature film High Fantasy, which premiered at the Toronto Film Festival and won the best feature film award at the Durban International Film Festival.

Scholtz's other acting credits include Nurse in Maze Runner: The Death Cure, Roxanne in Fatal Seduction, and Zoe's mom in The Banana Splits Movie. Liza is also a poet.

Hendrik Nieuwoudt as Sean

• Date of birth: March 5, 1997
• Age: 28 years old (as of September 2025)
• Place of birth: South Africa
• Social media: Instagram

Hendrik Nieuwoudt studied drama at the University of Stellenbosch. He is known for starring in kykNET's Tydelik Terminaal as Fanie Nortje. Hendrik has also had roles in Moffie, Troukoors, Wyfie, Fraksie, and Fynskrif.

Cantona James as Evan

• Date of birth: April 19, 1998
• Age: 27 years old (as of September 2025)
• Place of birth: Randfontein, Gauteng, South Africa
• Social media: Instagram

Cantona James studied drama and theatre at the University of Stellenbosch. He landed his first starring role as Ethan in Spinners on Showmax. Cantona portrayed Daniel Lafras on Arendsvlei and Faizel in Projek Dina.

Marvin-Lee Beukes as Michael

• Date of birth: December 31, 1985 
• Age: 39 years old (as of September 2025) 
• Place of birth: Loeriesfontein, Northern Cape, South Africa 
• Social media: Instagram

Marvin-Lee Beukes has worked in numerous local soapies and films. He portrayed Lorenzo in Binnelanders, Luke in League of Glory, Sergeant Juan Stuurman in Die Byle, and Jantjie Links in Vloeksteen.

Other actors and actresses who brought life to Tuiskoms on Netflix include:

Where was Tuiskoms filmed?

Tuiskoms series on Netflix is set in South Africa and was filmed in Wilderness, a picturesque town along the Garden Route in the Western Cape. Key filming spots included Beside Still Waters, Victoria Bay, and Kaaimans Pass Bridge.

Wrapping up

Tuiskoms cast members had undeniable chemistry that made the series a popular South African drama. It is unclear if the show will have a second season or remain a limited series. All Tuiskoms episodes from season 1 are available to stream on Netflix.

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Source: Briefly News