Liaan William Ferreira, who’s first name means “a pioneering spirit.“ Was Born July 2, 1986 in Kingfisher, Johannesburg. Is an international multi-award-winning actor. Ferreira has become one of the most talked about actors in Hollywood and New York this past year. Calling his performance “A World Class Act” and “An Outstanding Emotional Portrayal” in the hit Indie film original drama “Visor,” the actor went on to secure one of the most coveted awards of the past festival season.
He has received several accolades worldwide throughout his career from America to Paris, including “Best Lead Actor” along side previous winner Kevin Bacon at the prestigious FilmCon Awards in Los Angeles, Top Shorts Los Angeles, New York Movie Awards - previous winner and veteran actor John Voight, FutureOfFilm Awards, Oniros Film Awards New York, Halicarnassus Film Festival located in Bodrum, Turkey, Florence Film Awards, Italy, The Actor Awards LA, New York Film Awards, New York International Film Awards, Festigious Los Angeles, Paris Film Awards and London International Film Awards as 'Mason' the lead in the dramatic short film. His notable appearance and dedication to his craft landed him a spot on Hollywood’s film festivals “Top 10 Actors to Watch for 2021” list.
With 25 Best Actor Awards and 42 Nominations.
Ferreira found his interest in acting at age 11 where he did stage performances and fell in love with the art. Liaan Ferreira very quickly proved that he is a versatile and multi talented artist. He is one of the most exciting and electrifying personalities on stage and television today. Other works include many theatre productions over the years, as well as His standing ovation stage performance that captivated the audience as Anti-Hero Tom Buchanan in the world renowned novel “The Great Gatsby” at the historical Playhouse Theatre in Somerset West, Cape Town.
The Cape Town star has a bright future ahead. Earlier this year he starred in SA's most iconic soap opera, 7de Laan. As one of his fellow actors remarked “Liaan had the emotional, intellectual and spiritual depth to nuance the character to the extent that captured the entire nation with his genius portrayal. The brilliance with which he handled the character’s journey and inner life mesmerized me.” as Llewellyn Paulsen, he was part of local TV history when he played a vital and complex character on the show, representing the LGBTQI community. The response from media and fans was overwhelming as 7de Laan continued.
In South Africa he is best known as Ex-con artist turned big-time attorney Frank du Plooy, the no-nonsense handsome, hands-on morally challenged criminal lawyer. In KYKNET's Getroud Met Rugby.
Ferreira has his sights on an international career. Rated by his peers as one of the top actors working today. He recently signed with Suzanne Boje at Stella Talent in Cape Town and is very excited about the journey ahead.
In Johannesburg he is represented by Talent Etc, Owner and Executive Director Jennis Williamson was astonished by Ferreira's "capability to adapt to any role regarding accent specifications and physicality, it is no wonder he is already a firm favourite with our clients." Ferreira is known for his unorthodox acting method and how he would bring a level of professionalism with an electric intensity to screen that few actors can match.