Liza Scholtz is a multifaceted individual with a passion for the film and television industry, hailing from Cape Town, South Africa. She pursued her interest in acting for screen at The South African School of Motion Picture Medium & Live Performance (AFDA),where she earned her honors degree cum laude.
Her impressive acting career began with a leading role as Tatianna in the critically acclaimed feature film High Fantasy, which she co-wrote. The film received widespread recognition, including the Best Feature Film award at The Durban International Film Festival and its world premiere at The Toronto Film Festival.
In 2021, Liza had the opportunity to showcase her one-woman poetry performance piece, Constellations, under the direction of celebrated theatre director Brett Bailey. Her extensive acting credits include notable roles in various films and television shows.
Some of her notable performances include Cass in Sapio Expo, Ms Shah in Trackers, Anna in the psychological thriller The Good Madam, Melinda Vargas in American Monsters, Bernice Myers in Origins (The Journey of Humankind),Lisa in the Sci-Fi South African comedy Die Vlieende Springbokkie, and the Nurse in The Maze Runner.
