Karin Retief - Actor Profile

Karin Retief

Acting
Updated: Apr 15, 2026
5Total Films
6.0 Highest Rated

About Karin Retief

Karin Retief (also known as Karin Fourie) is a South African actress best known for her role as Carina Human in the now-defunct TV1 television drama series Ballade Vir 'n Enkeling, from 1987-1993. She also played Mrs Wellington in the first season of the SABC1 drama series Tshisa, in 2006. Other television credits include the Jan Scholtz thriller Die Vierde Kabinet (1998), the kykNET / M-Net drama Song vir Katryn (2003) and the e.tv police procedural Jozi Streets, in 2004.

Known For: Acting

Karin Retief Movies & Career Overview

The filmography of Karin Retief reflects a career marked by diverse experimentation. Across 5 major appearances, the actor has built a reputation through performances in multiple genres and storytelling styles.

Dominant Genre

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

Success Ratio

Approximately 0% of Karin Retief'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 Bakgat 2, which stands out as a key performance.

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Best Karin Retief Movies Ranked

Must-watch hits from Karin Retief's career based on audience ratings.

★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
★5.7
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
★5.7
Hoofmeisie (2011) movie poster
★5.7

Hoofmeisie: A South African family comedy about three primary school girls and their obsessed mothers who share the same desire: for

Hoofmeisie

2011•Family
★0.0
Liewe Hemel Genis (1987) movie poster
★0.0

Liewe Hemel Genis: The Co-operative's people in their well-known and beloved environment, but be warned, there is a tear behind all the lau

Liewe Hemel Genis

1987•Comedy
★0.0
Kersfees by Molly & Wors (2024) movie poster
★0.0

Kersfees by Molly & Wors: Molly and Wors are in marriage counseling because they suffer from empty nest syndrome. Their quiet Christmas suddenly t

Kersfees by Molly & Wors

2024•Comedy

Full Filmography

Every movie Karin Retief has appeared in, with audience ratings and verdicts.

YearMovieCharacterSuccessMore
2024 Kersfees by Molly & Wors - Flop Similar →
2011 Hoofmeisie Jakoba Vivier Average Similar →
2010 Bakgat 2 Ester Koekemoer Average Similar →
2008 Bakgat! Ester Koekemoer Average Similar →
1987 Liewe Hemel Genis Johanna Flop Similar →

Karin Retief - Frequently Asked Questions

What is the best movie of Karin Retief?

According to audience ratings, the best movie starring Karin Retief is "Bakgat 2" with a rating of 6.0/10.

How many movies has Karin Retief acted in?

Karin Retief has been featured in at least 5 major films throughout their career.

What are some other popular movies by Karin Retief?

Other notable films include "Bakgat!", "Hoofmeisie", and "Liewe Hemel Genis".

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