Biography
Shona Aaron Ferguson (born 30 April 1972), was a 48 years old South African-Botswanan actor and movie producer.
He started off as a disc jockey in 1992 before working at EDUTECH as an IT expert.
Presently, he owns a film production company, Ferguson Films, and has featured in multiple films and soap operas in South Africa. He was also a multi-award winner and a respected figure in his country.
On the 30th of July, 2021, the news broke the internet that Shona Ferguson is death.
His death and what led to his death is alleged to be due to COVID-19 complications.
| Shona Ferguson: History, Bio, Photo | |
| Full Name: | Shona Aaron Ferguson |
| Stage Name: | Shona Ferguson |
| Born: | 30 April 1972 |
| Died: | 30 July 2021 |
| Cause of Death: | Covid-19 |
| Birth Place: | Gaborone |
| Age: | 48 years old |
| Nationality: | South African-Botswanan |
| Wife • Spouse: | Connie Ferguson |
| Occupation: | Actor • Film Maker |
| Net Worth: | $1,500,000 |
Early Life
Born April 30, 1972, Shona Ferguson was born and raised in Gaborone, Botswana.
His parents were a very innovative couple and moved occasionally for work purposes.
As a boy, Shona was trained by his parents to become independent and responsible.
Shona Ferguson passed on on the 30th of July, 2021.
Education
Shona‘s academic stint was somewhat short-lived. After completing his basic and high school education, Shona Ferguson developed great interest in music. He moved to Lesotho as a teen to secure a DJ role.
He also acquired training in many fields including IT and business development.
Career
In 1992, Shona Ferguson worked casually as a DJ in The Palace Hotel Night Club at Lesotho. He returned to Botswana and secured a job at EDUTECH; working in the IT department.
His performance was termed impressive by his colleagues, who regarded him as a sales expert. For his outstanding efforts and performances, he got rewarded as the Top Sales Manager (1998-99) in EDUTECH.
Shona Ferguson got introduced into the movie industry few years later. He secured a role in Mzansi TV series, Ace on Generations before featuring in Muvhango in 2006.
He also starred as ‘Itumeleng‘ on an M-Net soap opera from 2011–2013.
He co-established ‘Ferguson Films‘ with his wife, Connie Ferguson that same year. Together, they produced their first film, Rockville. Shona also featured in the film till 2016.
In recent times, the movie producer and actor has gone on to secure roles in The Gift, Isidingo, Scandal! and Mrs. Mandela.
His film company has also produced numerous series including iGazi, The Throne, The Herd, The River, The Queen, and The Imposter, with ‘Kings of Joburg‘, a Netflix series being a recent masterpiece.
Personal Life
Shona Ferguson got married to Connie Ferguson in November 2001. Their daughter, Alicia Angel Ferguson, was born on the 7th of June, 2002. Shona also had a daughter, Lesedi Matsunyane in 1993 before officially getting married to his second wife.
The actor and movie producer devotes his time to film production. He also travels frequently and is an household name in the southern part of Africa.
Awards
- Top Sales Manager Award at EDUTECH (1998-1999).
- Best Actor in a TV Soap at the Golden Horn Award.
- Best Achievement by a Lead Actor in a Made for TV Movie at the Golden Horn Award.
Net Worth
Shona Ferguson‘s net worth was estimated at $1,500,000. This was calculated from his proceedings and net earnings in recent times.
Social Media
- Instagram- @ferguson_films
- Twitter- @Ferguson_Films
- Facebook- Ferguson Films
- TikTok- Nil
- Snapchat- Nil
- Phone Number- Private