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Watch it now » Being Bonang, S1-3Ĭatch Bonang Matheba, the businesswoman and media personality as she gives South Africans a captivating glimpse of her life. Watch Somizi living his dream in all its ‘fabulosity’, blood, sweat and bling. In recent years, he has become synonymous with starring in Clientele Life infomercials.Straight from Dineo’s Diary, meet Dineo Ranaka’s family in the hilarious, heartwarming reality show that gives us a real glimpse of an ordinary African family – only there’s nothing ordinary about this amazing group of people! Watch it now » Living the Dream with Somizi, S1-4 So people see you famous, but you are broke." "Often the money will vanish before the show ends. "Learning that the money of this industry will come today and disappear tomorrow has been my biggest lesson," he shares. His greatest achievement has been working behind-the-scene and producing shows such as Dube on Monday and 3 Talk. Over the years he relied on the mentorship of fellow actors such as David Phetoe, John Kani and Darlington Michaels. "I enjoyed those moments where in every scene I will figure out what frame of mind is he in and how do we play this."ĭube celebrates 25 years in the entertainment industry this year. To kind of say 'you can get off the script if you want, because you know your character'. "I realised that Mzansi Magic has a chance to push the envelope a bit. I accidentally became the harmony maker," he recalls. "I enjoyed working with young people as directors, producers and cast. The show is spearheaded by production company, A Tribe Called Story, helmed by young filmmakers Aluta Qupa, Mbalizethu Zulu and Thembalethu Mfebe. He improvised the script a lot, to incorporate some iconic one-liners that will have you rolling on the floor laughing. The plot is set when Khulubuse drags his naive son Mnqobi - played by newcomer Mdingo - into scamming the community through a pyramid scheme called Impilo.ĭube reveals that he was drawn to the role as it afforded him flexibility. The storyline sees a desperate father (Dube) trying to settle his debt with ruthless gangster Pacino - played by a convincing Maphalala. There is something about confidence that draws in people. "Con-artists are actually confident people. One minute you like him, the next you hate him." We don't see those characters on screen a lot where he's cunning, but vulnerable. "This role is the perfect balance where he's likable, but very flawed. "It's either people have seen me cruel and evil or they have seen me very charming and funny," he observes. It comes as no surprise because from episode one, his nuanced portrayal of charismatic, cunning, vulnerable and funny con-artist Khulubuse steals every scene he's framed in. He's dressed in incognito with all-black winter layers and bucket hat.Īfter the show that boasts an ensemble cast of Sthandiwe Kgoroge, Candice Modiselle, Siya Raymond, Naymaps Maphalala and Sipho Mdingo has screened, everyone wants a piece of Dube.
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He leads the cast of the Mzansi Magic's TV drama premiering on Monday in the hotly-contested 8pm time slot.ĭube walks into the room almost unnoticed ahead of the special media screening that was held on Wednesday in the heart of Sandton.
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It took working with a young production team and cast mates in new drama series Impilo: The Scam for veteran actor Desmond Dube to break his four-year acting hiatus.