STEVEL MARC – Theodore Roosevelt miniseries releases globally / The Mauritanian now on PrimeVideo / celebrating 21 years in SA & more
International model, actor, author and photographer Stevel Marc will soon be seen on television screens globally, as the eagerly anticipated 2-part mini-series Theodore Roosevelt, with Leonardo DiCaprio being just one of the Executive Producers, releases globally on The History Channel on Monday, May 30th.
This two-night premium documentary event Theodore Roosevelt will explore the breadth and depth of one of history’s most interesting men—a cowboy, soldier, statesman, conservationist, adventurer, reformer and author who suffered profound personal loss and became at age 42 the youngest president of the United States, having a monumental impact that is still felt today.
Jamaican born, South African based Stevel Marc plays a key role, that of Booker T. Washington, who was an advisor to several presidents of the Unites States, including Roosevelt. Between 1890 and 1915, Washington was the dominant leader in the African-American community and of the contemporary black elite.
Stevel Marc explains; “Being a part of the Theodore Roosevelt Docuseries is something I’m immensely proud of. To play such a pivotal character in Booker T. Washington is an important moment for me. Washington was an educator, reformer, and orator – the most influential black leader of his time, preaching a philosophy of self-help, racial solidarity, and accommodation. Of course, to be executive produced by Leonardo DiCaprio is the icing on top for me.”
Theodore Roosevelt releases globally in over 21 territories, to an expected audience of millions over Memorial Day Weekend in the United States, also including UK, Japan, India, Singapore, South Korea, many countries across Europe, United Arab Emirates and more. Plans for a South African release will be later this year.
View the trailer HERE.
While South Africa waits for this release, local audiences who missed seeing the award-winning The Mauritanian at the cinema during Covid-19 lockdown, can now enjoy seeing Stevel Marc performing alongside the mighty Jodie Foster, Benedict Cumberbatch, Shailene Woodley and Tahar Rahim. The Mauritanian has recently been uploaded onto PrimeVideo for South African viewers (Amazon Prime for international viewers) to experience this explosive true story of a fight for survival against all odds.
To celebrate arriving in South Africa (from Jamaica) 21 years ago as a teenager with one bag, $50 in his pocket and a dream, Stevel Marc has just released a heartfelt video on his social media.
Based on the New York Times best-selling memoir, The Mauritanian reveals the gut-wrenching story of how Mohamedou Ould Slahi (Tahar Rahim), a Mauritanian man, was held for fourteen years (from 2002 – 2016) without charge in the Guantanamo Bay Detention Camp, a United States military prison. Jodie Foster won a Golden Globe for her portrayal of his Defence Attorney Nancy Hollander. The film also garnered 5 BAFTA Nominations.
Marc states; “Working on The Mauritanian was fantastic! To be able to tell such an important story among such talented global award-winning actors and director is every actor’s dream. I learned a lot, and it’s an experience I’ll always treasure.”
View the trailer HERE
May 2022 marks an important milestone in Stevel Marc’s career, where he celebrates 21 years of making the decision to make South Africa his career base.
Born in Portland, Jamaica to humble beginnings, as a teenager he was discovered as a model by Saint International Modelling Agency. This presented numerous opportunities for international modelling contracts presented to him for London, New York , Europe and Asia. The teen decided to take the contract he was offered, in South Africa. Within two days of landing in the country, he was already on set of a major clothing brand campaign for a massive ad campaign, making him the face of the brand, and the rest, as they say, is history.
The stylish Marc is now one of the most recognisable faces and voices for many significant campaigns – from major clothing lines to luxury bands to banks, alcohol brands and airlines, and others in between.
Stevel Marc began auditioning for film roles in his early twenties in South Africa while shaping his craft at the Johannesburg Civic Theatre. In 2008 he enrolled at the New York Film Academy (NYFA) and TVI Actors Studio in Los Angeles, California to study and successfully completed his film studies.
To date, Marc has notched up an impressive list of television and film credits including Professionals (with Brendan Fraser and Tom Welling), the popular local series Lockdown and uBettina Wethu (where he’s currently filming the 2nd season), Noughts & Crosses, Holiday in the Wild, Black Sails, Of Good Report, Hooten & The Lady and many more.
For a detailed list of his 41 IMDb credits to date, view here
When asked recently why he continues to have South Africa as his professional base, he smiles and shares; “I love South Africa. It’s that simple. The journey so far has been fantastic. There is something profound about seeing what you’ve visualised and prayed for, coming to life. Being able to say ‘I remember when this was a prayer’ ”.
Acting career highlights include working alongside the likes of William Hurt in The Challenger Disaster, Brendan Fraser and Tom Welling in Professionals, Tahar Rahim, Jodie Foster, Shailene Woodley and Benedict Cumberbatch in The Mauritanian, Kristin Davis in Holiday in the Wild, Tony Stephens in Black Sails to name but a few.
Stevel Marc is also an author with his debut book The Refined Player: Sex, Lies, and Dates now available worldwide as a paperback or an e-book.
As to the future? Marc grins and says; “I’m working on an incredible global project that I can’t speak of right now, but it’s got me buzzing. I can’t wait to tell everyone. Regarding the future, it’s a space of endless possibilities. I’m thankful for the last 21 years, I’m grateful and I’m ready for all future possibilities.”
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STEVEL MARC BIOGRAPHY
Stevel Marc is the first of two children for Jasmine Williams and Carlton McDonald. He grew up in Portland, Jamaica where he attended Titchfield High School. His modeling career started when he was discovered professionally by Dwight Peters of Saint International Modelling Agency, shortly before he was honored as Mr. Titchfield 2000. This presented numerous opportunities with international modeling contracts jetting him off to London, New York, Asia, South Africa, and parts of Europe.
By overcoming various obstacles within a short period of time, he successfully became a memorable and recognizable face having done significant campaigns for GUESS? | BLACKBERRY | MARTINI | COCA-COLA | REVLON | CARDUCCI to name a few. He’s walked the ramp for designers such as VIVIENNE WESTWOOD | OSWALD BOATENG | DOLCE & GABBANA | DAVID TLALE | EPHYMOL. His editorial work has seen him grace the magazine pages of GQ | FHM | ELLE | COSMOPOLITAN | BLAQUE DIGEST | MEN’S HEALTH and many more.
He used South Africa as his hub where he is signed with the internationally recognized, Ice Model Management as well as Artist Connection theatrically and commercially. It was here that he began to shape and style his capabilities through various television and cinema commercials including AVBOB | DUTCH LADY MILK | THE GLENLIVET | ABSA | REVLON (featuring Halle Berry and Eva Mendes), | FLYING FISH | BLACKBERRY | COCA COLA| KFC | JET | MR. PRICE | NESCAFÉ, MOMENTUM | FOUNDRY CIDER | CASTLE LAGER | STANDARD BANK| NASHUA MOBILE | CHANNEL O | CELL C | DSTV | DETTOL | AFFLEOU | SHIELD | LEMON TWIST | WILLARD’S
Stevel Marc also works as a voice-over artist and has already lent his voice to SUPER SPORT | EMIRATES AIRLINES | EXCLUSIVE BOOKS | KFC | SAMSUNG MOBILE, BUDWEISER, MALIBU CARIBBEAN RUM | TOYOTA | 947 | VODACOM | PIGG’S PEAK CASINO | FOUNDRY PREMIUM CIDER | SPAR | TROPIKA | SOUTH AFRICAN BROADCASTING CORPORATION (SABC) | PICK ‘N PAY | STANDARD BANK | STUDENT RADIO | EXCLUSIVE BOOKS | SOUTH AFRICAN TOURISM | DISCOVERY | FNB | HUAWEI
He has emceed for MASTER CARD | HEINEKEN | FASHION TELEVISION INTERNATIONAL (FTV) | DE BEERS | STANDARD BANK | MTN GO RIG (FIFA Confederations Cup) | FIFA WORLD CUP (Fan Fest and 22 World Cup games) | Sony (World Cup Winners Trophy Tour) | CALVIN KLEIN | BLACKBERRY | SANSUI SUMMER CUP | SAICA (South African Institute of Chartered Accountants) | CRICKET SA | HAUWEI | NESCAFÉ
Stevel Marc began auditioning for film roles in his early twenties in South Africa while shaping his craft at the Johannesburg Civic Theatre. In 2008 he enrolled at the New York Film Academy (NYFA) and TVI Actors Studio in Los Angeles, California to study and successfully completed his film studies.
His first feature film role was in the internationally acclaimed and 13 Awards winner, Of Good Report. He also had remarkable roles in the following feature films and series: Theodore Roosevelt (2022) | Professionals (2022) | The Mauritanian (2021) | uBettina Wethu (2021) | Insight (2021) | Noughts & Crosses (2020) | Commandos: The Mission (2020) | Holiday in the Wild (2019) | Deep State (2019) | Hell Trip (2019) | The Last Sacrament (2019) | The Influencer (2019) | Lockdown (2018) | Unmarried (2018) | Fifty: The Series (2017-2018) | Body Defenders (2018) | Secrets and Scandals (2018) | Black Sails (2017) | Hooten & The Lady (2017) | Trinity: Mirrored Perceptions (2016) | Last Broken Darkness (2017) | Happiness Is a Four-letter Word (2016) | Anything for Wifey (2016) | Adaption (2015) | Winken Yummy (2015) | My Super-Overactive Imagination (2015) | Alien Outpost (2014) | Donor (2014) | Hometown (2014) | Dear Betty (2014) | Of Good Report (2013) | The Challenger Disaster (2013) | My Zulu Promise (2013) | OnePeople: The Celebration (2012) | The Triangle (2005)
Stevel Marc is also an author with his debut book “The Refined Player: Sex, Lies, and Dates” now available worldwide as a paperback or an ebook.