At age 20 Quinne Brown’s life changed. She was chosen for the role as Connie v d Lecq in the popular soap opera, 7de Laan on SABC2. For five years, starring as Connie became a way of life - coping with the grueling schedule of the soap world, she loved every minute of learning from the masters. 

While acting in 7de Laan, she focused on “skilling up” for the world of acting, in which she found herselftaking classes with tutors, the like of David Dennis and Annie Basson. She also became a member of the Actors Centre at the Civic in Johannesburg, South Africa,  where she took numerous classes with different teachers, improving her skills as actress, presenter and speaker. 

Before Quinne took up a career in acting, she was studying Geography and Anthropology at the University of Johannesburg and also spent time abroad traveling and working as a waitress and an event manager. During her a year in the UK, Quinne qualified as a groom and trainer with the British Horse Society. 

Her love for traveling did not end, however, and while working at 7de Laan she managed to travel to a new destination every year. 

Adventure Highlights:

• In 2000 she became a volunteer on Project Noah, which was the relocation of 15 elephant from Madikwe Game Reserve across the Angolan border to the Quicama Reserve. FC Hamman Films made a documentary for Discovery Channel and Quinne was used as commentator on the program.

• In 2001, Quinne had the opportunity to travel to India for two weeks, visiting the Taj Mahal in Agra, Delhi and Mumbai.

• In 2002 she decided to explore her own country and traveled the coast from the east to the west.

• 2003 brought more of Africa, and she traveled to Botswana and Zambia.

• During 2004 she made a trip to the Americas and traveled along the coast of California, visiting Texas and Mexico

• During 2006 she and her husband undertook a nine month overland safari through Africa and the USA.

During the five years as a soap actress, Quinne became involved in South Africa’s transformation process through her work with various charities and her public appearances. These included promotional appearances for 7deLaan, facilitating shows, and working both as an MC and as a public speaker at a variety of charity fundraisers and shows throughout South Africa. 

The year 2004 was filled with exiting challenges. Amongst others, she performed in a number of music videos for local artists including Klopjag and Vusi Moholo. Another highlight was her debut on stage in the theater production “Hartsondes” with Henry Mylne as director for the Klein Karoo National Arts Festival. 

The decision to leave the 7de Laan set was not an easy step for her. However, with her versatility and her interest in different media and genres within the industry, it was time to move on. During 2005 she worked as a presenter and also did work for the popular magazine show “Pasella”.  

The highlight of that year was undoubtedly “Ouma se slim kind” with Southern Sky Pictures, and having the opportunity to work with director Gustav Kuhn and seasoned actors such as Annalise Bosch and Dawid Minnaar. “It was an incredible learning experience,” said Quinne. She was nominated as best supporting actress for her performance in this ground breaking film. 

Another life changing highlight was Quinne’s engagement during this time and her travels back and forth across the oceans from California to Johannesburg. She came back in November 2005 to perform in the play “Homebound,” written and directed by Diaan Lawrenson. This successful play ran on stage in Kalk Bay, Capetown.  In February of 2006 she and Ryan Huffman, an American entrepreneur, married and they spend the rest of the year traveling Southern Africa and the Southwest of America. 

Quinne is now settled in San Francisco, where she is currently pursuing her acting career. Performing on stage in Neil Simons “The Good Dr” directed by Dr Rick Homan. And also working as voice over artist and starring in many short and independent films.  

She is ready to share some of her experience and love for the craft and art of acting with kids and using it as the healing and inspiring art she has come to know it as.