Cherie van der Merwe - Actor Profile

Cherie van der Merwe

Acting
Updated: May 16, 2026
7Total Films
8.0 Highest Rated
Born: Jan 31, 1985
Birth Place: Johannesburg, South Africa

About Cherie van der Merwe

Cherie van der Merwe is a South African actress best known for her role as Katrien Swanepoel in the feature film Bakgat (2008) and its sequel, Bakgat 2, in 2010.

Known For: Acting

Cherie van der Merwe Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Cherie van der Merwe reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 7 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

A large portion of Cherie van der Merwe's work falls within the Comedy genre, where audiences tend to respond most strongly to their on-screen presence.

Success Ratio

Approximately 14% of Cherie van der Merwe's films maintain ratings above 6.5, indicating a consistent level of audience approval.

One of the most highly rated entries in their career remains Potshot, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Cherie van der Merwe Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Cherie van der Merwe's career based on audience ratings.

★8.0
Potshot (2016) movie poster
★8.0

Potshot: Fanus, tired of life and alone, is incompetent to take his own life. The nosy caretaker, who is always looking for her r

Potshot

2016•Drama
★6.0
Bakgat 2 (2010) movie poster
★6.0

Bakgat 2: The Unitas u/21 rugby team hero, Wimpie Koekemoer, is offered a contract to play rugby in England. Katrien rehearses a p

Bakgat 2

2010•Comedy
★5.8
Vaatjie gets owned (2008) movie poster
★5.8

Vaatjie gets owned: The misadventures Vaatjie Venter, a talented pastry chef and the top student at the hotel school where he is training. V

Vaatjie gets owned

2008•Comedy
★5.7
Bakgat! (2008) movie poster
★5.7

Bakgat!: Katrien (Cherié van der Merwe) is dumped by her boyfriend, high school rugby star Werner (Altus Theart), so he can focus

Bakgat!

2008•Comedy
★5.1
Bakgat 3 (2013) movie poster
★5.1

Bakgat 3: Rugby hero, Wimpie Koekemoer, and his wild friends return to our screens in the third instalment of the successful Bakga

Bakgat 3

2013•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Cherie van der Merwe has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2016 Potshot Engela de Ridder Super Hit Similar →
2013 Bakgat 3 Katrien Swanepoel Flop Similar →
2013 Fanie Fourie's Lobola Mariaan Prinsloo Flop Similar →
2010 Bakgat 2 Katrien Swanepoel Average Similar →
2008 Vaatjie gets owned Student Average Similar →
2008 Bakgat! Katrien Swanepoel Average Similar →
2005 Blood Suckers Adrie Flop Similar →

Cherie van der Merwe - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Cherie van der Merwe?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Cherie van der Merwe is "Potshot" with a rating of 8.0/10.

How many movies has Cherie van der Merwe acted in?

Cherie van der Merwe has been featured in at least 7 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Cherie van der Merwe?

Other notable films include "Bakgat 2", "Vaatjie gets owned", and "Bakgat!".

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