Feite oor Steve Hofmeyr

PRETORIA BORN. Same day as Michael Jackson, but 4 years later, 29 Augustus. Virgo’s.

MATRICULATED GREY COLLEGE in ‘82, Army and Border duty for 2 years and 2.5 years at Pta Tech Drama School.

He is undoubtedly one of the hardest working and creative artists in South Africa. When he’s not singing, he’s acting (plenty stage productions SUMMER HOLIDAY, JOSEPH… and DIE SOEN, 3 Movies as lead (KAMPUS, AGTER ELKE MAN and NO HERO and 3 tv soapies: GUILLAM WOUDBERG, AGTER ELKE MAN and EGOLI) and when the actor’s taking a break then the writer takes over, composing songs (13 original cd’s, 150 of his songs are being performed locally and internationally) and writing poetry (3 anthologies, one published: VALKUNS). “But I’m not a great poet. They’re pretty much economic songs or lazy thoughts condensed!”

Steve singles out hi-lites as acting opposite JOAN COLLINS, SUN CITY SUPERBOWL sell-out months in advance, and his international performances and recordings (L.A. & Belgium).

Steve is currently touring his Waarmaker cd.

Favourite foods: meat, since his wife is a vegetarian! Nothing beats pizza and wine.

Favourite time of year: January, when he goes on holiday and it’s summer in Africa!

Favourite destination: Amsterdam & Brussels & New York

The best object he’s ever brought back from overseas: Eddie Murphy Live video, E.M Cioran books, Wittgenstein philosophy, global tolerance.

Favourite part of his job: Travelling, Composing. “If I could end up as a songwriter and not sing or act I’d be very happy.” People.

Favourite pastime: Movies, reading, poetry.

The easiest song he’s ever worked on: “Laaste Lag” – On his debut album Desertbound. He wrote it with his left hand while driving his car en route to a gig.

Ultimate ambition: To see his children grow up. Writing screenplays.