Tauné Block (born 20th of January 1993) is a South African actress, TV presenter, commercial model and vocalist. Professionally known as TaunyB, she is best known for her role of Dr. Loren Blue on the SABC1 soapie Skeem Saam. She also appeared on Generations – The Legacy, Suidooster and hosted the reality series My Matriekfskeid.
Biography: Tauné Block 
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Real Name: Tauné Block |
Professional Name: TaunyB |
Place of Birth: Kimberley, Northern Cape, South Africa |
Date of Birth: 20 January 1993 (Age - 33) |
Occupation: Actress, TV Presenter, Commercial Model, Vocalist |
Known For: etv Skeem Saam as Dr. Loren Blue |
Nationality: South African |
Early Life and Education
Born on January 20, 1993 in Kimberley in South Africa’s Northern Cape, Tauné grew up with a passion for the performing arts. She pursued her dreams by studying Drama and Theatre Studies at the University of Stellenbosch, where she enhanced her skills on stage. [1]
Theater remains her first love, and she has appeared in numerous productions that have sustained her creative drive. [2]
Career of Tauné Block
Tauné Block gained notable recognition for hosting the popular Afrikaans reality TV show My Matriekafskeid on Via TV. She has appeared in major South African soapies, including Generations – The Legacy and Suidooster. [2]
In early 2025, she joined the cast of the long-running SABC1 series Skeem Saam as Dr. Loren Blue, a medical doctor at Joburg Prison who becomes involved in a high-profile romantic love triangle with the “Prehasa” couple. [3]
She works as a commercial model and has explored entrepreneurship. She is also active as a vocalist. Tauné Block is represented by agencies such as Artists One and has been part of Elysian Management. Her professional profile lists her as approximately 155 cm tall with measurements suited for commercial and acting roles. [4]
Personal Life
Tauné Block is active on social media where she post about family and career. Her faith plays a central role in her life. She has publicly credited opportunities like her Skeem Saam role as “a God thing.” She is based in Johannesburg (Joburg). Her parents are still alive and she recently celebrated her father’s 60th birthday. [5]
Filmography
| Year | Production | Role | Format |
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| 2025 | Skeem Saam | Dr Loren Blue | TV Series |
| 2025 | My Fk Marelize* | (Premiere Guest/Cast) | Film |
| 2017 | My Matriekafskeid | Host / Presenter | Reality TV |
| — | Generations: The Legacy | Actress | TV Series |
| — | Suidooster | Actress | TV Series |
References |
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| 1. | 10 Interesting Facts About Skeem Saam’s Tauné Block (Dr Blue) – By Lebo Tleane 10 May 2026 | Youth Village Mag (youthvillage.co.za) |
| 2. | NEW GIRL ON THE BLOCK: TAUNE BLOCK | thefashmedia.wordpress.com |
| 3. | Top Skeem Saam actress in love triangle! – By Kgalalelo Tlhoaele on 21 Feb 2025 | Daily Sun (snl24.com) |
| 4. | TannyB Block | artistsone.co.za |
| 5. | TannyB facebook post celebrating her father’s birthday | facebook.com |