André Schwartz (42 years old) is a South Africa singer and actor. He is famous for his starring role as Strauss du Preez in Sterlopers, the kykNET musical youth drama series.

André Schwartz was born in Johannesburg. At a young age he realized that he had a passion for the entertainment industry and later ventured into recording, TV screen, and stage entertainment.

André studied Law at the university and during his school days, he realized that singing would always be what he loves the most.

André made his first television appearance when he was 14 years old. He shared his experience saying that:

He has performed many shows on TV with musical content and has hosted a game show. Andre also made an appearance on the MNET soapie titled “Egoli” as himself. He also documents the Cooking habits of South Africa’s most prominent celebrities at “Make a Meal of It” on MNET. Andre featured as a DJ on “Punt Gesels radio”.

André has eight albums to his name.

He is one of the top-selling artists in the country.

He has three gold records to his name.

The singer has composed several songs, which include; “Ek Wil Jou Nooit Weer Sien”, “Lief Vir Alles Hier”, “Ek Kom Huistoe”, “Met Jou in My Lewe”, “The music of the Night”, “Come What May”, and “Ek Sal Wag”.

In February 2019, he singer publicly announced he was suffering from a disease called motor neuron disease. Joost van der Westhuizen, a former South African rugby player, suffered the same illness.

According to Channel 24, the singer was diagnosed in April 2018 after he experienced some symptoms. A friend of his, who was a doctor, advised encouraged him to visit a specialist.

During the time he was diagnosed, Andre was starring in a theatre production of "The Sound of Music" as Captain von.

He has performed on multiple significant music shows.

Besides, he has successfully hosted a game show.

He has also appeared on Egoli, a popular MNET soap as himself.

The actor has played in various Television roles such as: “7de Laan- Season 1”, and “Sterlopers- Season 1”.

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