Actor Hungani Ndlovu portrays Tbose on the South African educational soap opera "Skeem Saam".
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“Skeem Saam” is in celebration mode after achieving 4.5 million viewers, making it the most-watched television soapie in the country.
Actor Hungani Ndlovu, who portrays the character of Tbose (Thabo Maputla), took to social media to express joy at working with people who genuinely love what they do.
“I’m blessed and highly favoured🙏🏾🎭 What a joy it is to work with people who genuinely love what they do and still give their best, even when the days are long and the circumstances are tough.👏🏾”
Ndlovu went on to praisethe unseen heroes of the production team who prepare everything on set before the actors arrive.
“The drivers up before sunrise and home long after wrap, the catering team keeping us fed and hydrated, cleaners, makeup, wardrobe, sound, camera, script, production…every department that builds the world before we ever step into frame.✨”
The actor joined “Skeem Saam” in July 2023, replacing Cornet Mamabolo as T'bose. He also penned a message to his co-stars thanking them for the generosity, the play, the trust.
“What a privilege to tell stories with you, not just alongside you. Over 4.5 million people this past week… I for one, don’t take that lightly. Thank you to the audience for welcoming these stories into your homes.”
He also added a glimpse of hope that the industry will be regulated, protecting those who work in it.
“What a privilege it is to be an actor in South Africa. And what a wonderful privilege it will be to be an actor in a regulated industry in South Africa.”
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