Hanli Rolfes, a celebrated South African actress, has garnered widespread recognition for her exceptional acting prowess, particularly for her captivating on-screen presence as Sarah-Lee Odendaal on the esteemed SABC1 soap opera Generations, a role she impressively portrayed from 1996 to 2001.
Hanli's academic journey commenced with an Honours degree in Drama, earned with distinction, from the esteemed University of Pretoria in the year 1994. This remarkable academic achievement served as a precursor to her successful transition into the world of television, as she made a notable debut as Lieutenant Bernice Fox in the Scholtz Films production, Die Laksman.
Hanli's remarkable journey in the world of television has seen her take on the lead roles in numerous prestigious productions on the Afrikaans pay channel kykNET. This esteemed actress has had the privilege of portraying iconic characters such as Louise Schoeman in the highly acclaimed soap opera Villa Rosa, as well as Sophia Landman in the gripping drama series Kruispad.
Hanli Prinsloo's acting career has been marked by a diverse range of notable television appearances, including notable roles in the critically acclaimed series "Justice For All", the fantastical adventure series "The Adventures of Sinbad", the South African soap opera "Vetkoekpaleis", the long-running drama series "Egoli", the romantic drama "Iemand om lief te hê" (Someone to Love),the gritty drama series "Jozi Streets", the comedy-drama series "4Play: Sex Tips for Girls", the educational series "Askies", the social issue drama series "Soul City", the popular soap opera "Skeem Saam", the drama series "Hartland", and the crime drama series "Geraamtes in die Kas".
Hanli's impressive repertoire extends far beyond her numerous television appearances, as she has also made significant contributions to the world of theatre, boasting an extensive list of credits that include a diverse range of Afrikaans plays.
Hanli was a participant and member of the panel on the South African Broadcasting Corporation's second television channel, SABC2, as a contestant on the popular game show "Where Were You?" during the time period spanning from August to November in the year 2008.
Hanli's personal life was marked by a significant union with renowned actor and playwright Deon Opperman, a partnership that commenced in 2002 and lasted for approximately eight years before ultimately dissolving into a divorce in 2010.
