Ready to tie the knot! Craig Adriaanse as Wesley and Roberto Kyle as Lee-Roy.
- kykNET & Kie’s popular telenovela Arendsvlei had its first ever gay wedding.
- Fan favourite couple Lee-Roy (Roberto Kyle) and Wesley (Craig Adriaanse) tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony.
- “I think the wedding symbolises light in a world that still has a lot of darkness towards the queer community today,” says Roberto.
Beloved couple Lee-Roy (Roberto Kyle) and Wesley (Craig Adriaanse) tied the knot in a beautiful ceremony in kykNET & kie’s popular telenovela Arendsvlei’s very first gay wedding.
This young couple has been creeping deep into viewers’ hearts since the first season. They have been through many struggles, including Lee-Roy’s battle with cancer, Wesley’s suicide attempt and exploring his sexuality.
SAFTA award-winning actor Roberto says the wedding is one of the highlights of his career.
“I think the wedding symbolises light in a world that still has a lot of darkness towards the queer community today. I will always cherish the experience and cannot wait to do it one day in my own life.”
Craig says Wesley and Lee-Roy’s relationship was a beautiful thing to witness over the past seasons.
“Representing a community whose stories have been pushed under the rug for a very long time was the highlight for me. Love always wins.”
The wedding was filmed over two days outside of Stellenbosch.
“The production team had about a month and a half to plan the wedding. We really wanted it to be special for the couple. Something timeless and simple, yet elegant. We wanted to give them a wedding that is genuine to themselves and their family. It was a day full of love and just like a fairy tale,” says Tarryn Josephs, publicity manager of Arendsvlei.
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The big day for Wesley and Lee-Roy has finally arrived.
Craig putting some finally touches.
Craig Adriaanse as Wesley.
Roberto Kyle as Lee-Roy Foster.
Sherman Pharo as Thys Cupido.
Melanie du Bois as Ronel Foster.
Crystal-Donna Roberts as Janice Cupido and Jody Abrahams as Lionel Foster.
Merlin Balie as Hein Venter.
Shaleen Surtie-Richards as Muriel Foster and Celeste Matthews as Gertie Cupido.
Kay Smith as Debra Newman.
Noel Oostendorp as Bradley Rossouw.
Jolene Martin as Beatrice Cupido.
Dean Richard Oliver as Anton Venter and Charlene Le Roux as Yvette Ross.
The beautiful decor at the reception.
Ready to tie the knot! Craig Adriaanse as Wesley and Roberto Kyle as Lee-Roy.
Arendsvlei airs Monday to Thursday at 19:30 on kykNET & kie (DStv 145).
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