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Greteli Sarah de Swardt (née Fincham; born 9 May 2001) is a South African actress, photographer, and artist. She is known for her roles in the kykNET series Alles Malan (2019–) and the Netflix series Blood & Water (2020–).
Early life
Fincham was born to parents Newton and Lisl. She has a sister. She attended Stellenbosch High School. She participated in school theatre productions and received a number of student and high school drama accolades.
Career
Fincham made her television debut as a young version of Tinarie van Wyk-Loots' character Annabel Loots in the 2019 Showmax series Dwaalster. That same year, she began starring as Elani Malan in the kykNET series Alles Malan. The following year, she began playing Reece van Rensburg in the Netflix English-language teen crime drama series Blood & Water. A supporting role in the first season, she was promoted to a more central role for Blood & Water's second season. She also played a young version of Cintaine Schutte's character Sophia in the kykNET comedy-drama Ekstra Medium.
She has upcoming roles in the films The Fix directed by Kelsey Egan and Moeksie & Patrysie.
Personal life
In February 2022, she married videographer Juan de Swardt, having been engaged since November 2021. The couple have a daughter, born March 2023.
Filmography
| Year | Title | Role | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2019 | Dwaalster | Young Annabel | 4 episodes |
| Lui maar op, Belinda | Jessica | Episode: "Maggie en die Bouer" | |
| 2019–present | Alles Malan | Elani Malan | Main role |
| 2020–present | Blood & Water | Reece van Rensburg | Main role |
| 2020 | Ekstra Medium | Young Sophia | 9 episodes |
| TBA | The Fix | Tamsin | |
| Moeksie & Patrysie |