Tali’s Baby Diary
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What is happeninnnggg? Tali Babes is back – and this time, she’s pregnant!
Tali’s Wedding Diary, produced by Sketchbook Studios, was the first Showmax Original when it launched in December 2017, setting a new record for first-day views on the platform. The hilarious mockumentary stars Julia Anastasopoulos as Tali Shapiro, a self-obsessed Joburg princess who’s just moved to Cape Town and is filming the build-up to her wedding to her property-agent fiance Darren (Anton Taylor).
It went on to become the most-awarded comedy at the 2019 South African Film and Television Awards, where it took home five awards, including Best Comedy, Best Director (Ari Kruger) and Best Actress.
In Tali’s Baby Diary, an unexpected pregnancy forces Tali into a desperate pivot from Insta-influencer to “wholesome” momfluencer, as Darren and Rael (Comics’ Choice nominee Glen Biderman-Pam, the genius behind the viral My Octopus Teacher spoof My Kreepy Teacher) navigate the choppy waters of the Cape Town property game.
But as the nine-month clock ticks down, Tali and the boys are forced to face the bigger questions about life, love and parenthood.
Look out for your favourites from Tali’s Wedding Diary, including Lara Toselli as her frenemy Gabi and Kate Normington as her mom, Michelle, as well as a host of SA celebs in guest roles, from Coconut Kelz to Danny K to Siv Ngesi.
All episodes are now ready to binge on Showmax.
A deeper look
Tali (Julia Anastasopoulos)
Jozi girl Tali has moved to Cape Town to follow the man of her dreams – and pursue social media stardom. She’s just finding her influencer feet when her world is turned upside down: she’s pregnant! And no one does babies like Tali Babes. Meet Julia, the creator behind Tali.
Darren (Anton Taylor)
Husband, property developer – and now father. Darren isn’t afraid to tackle a challenge – he married Tali, didn’t he?! At the same time that he comes to terms with what it means to be a parent, Darren must also create his business legacy – one that will change the Cape Town skyline forever.
Rael Rosen (Glen Biderman-Pam)
Could it be the greatest bromance on TV? Rael and Darren are partners in GoldProp and best mates in life, and no matter what, Rael is always there for his friend. Even when Tali would prefer he weren’t. As Tali and Darren prepare for parenthood, Rael is left wondering – what will his legacy be?
Get your Tali fix
Kate Pinchuck on SAFTA nominations, bad auditions and Tali’s Joburg Diary
Actress Kate Pinchuck chats to us about her SAFTA nomination as Taryn Wiener, and her role in Tali’s Joburg Diary.
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Meet the cast of Tali’s Joburg Diary
In its third season, Tali returns with some familiar faces and some excellent new additions to the accomplished cast.
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Anton Taylor and Glen Biderman-Pam on Darren, Rael and Tali’s Joburg Diary
Three-time Comics Choice nominee Glen Biderman-Pam and SAFTA nominee Anton Taylor, who plays Tali’s long-suffering husband talk Darren and Rael in Tali’s Joburg Diary.
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Kate Normington on her SAFTA win, midlife crises and Tali
SAFTA winner Kate Normington speaks about her role as Tali’s mom, Michelle, in the brand-new Tali’s Joburg Diary.
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Reasons to binge-watch Tali from the very beginning
If you’ve never watched Tali’s Wedding Diary or Tali’s Baby Diary, now’s the perfect time to start from the beginning, with new episodes of Tali’s Joburg Diary landing every Friday.
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Tali’s Joburg Diary lands on Showmax: OMG!
Here’s everything you need to know about South Africa’s Best Comedy, following Tali on her journeys as a bride, a mom-to-be and a Jozi girl.
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In the third season, Tali is ready to take Joburg by storm – starting with her son’s preschool.
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Made in South AfricaIn the press
On Channel24: Tali's Baby Diary is 'the best SA TV of 2021 so far'
Tali's Baby Diary delivers as the best South African television of 2021 so far - meticulously crafted "super television" that shines with incredible quality stitching visible in even the smallest details in this "momcumentary".
On Channel24: 'I'm still just me, guys' - Tali on life after TV show fame
Tali undoubtedly nailed the social media fame game and conquered TV too - and her career was skyrocketing. Soon rumours began to swirl online that the newly married Tali might have a bun in the oven.
On TimesLive: 'Tali's Baby Diary' milks Mzansi's ability to laugh at ourselves for all it's worth
This light-hearted satirical comedy is a welcome distraction in these anxious times.
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