Trained as a classical singer from the age of 9, Emile ventured into Performing Arts after school, graduating from the University of Pretoria with a degree in Drama, Performing Arts and Film in 2010. Shortly after began working as an Actor and tried his hand at screenwriting, resulting in his first feature KNYSNA 2014, in which he had a starring role and was a box office success. Emile has been an avid screenwriter since, pursuing writing projects that offered potential parts for him to play.