Former Imbewu actor Nklanyiso Mchunu is set to join Uzalo and he will become the new face of the SABC telenovela.
Mchunu joins the weekday drama series as he will play the role of Siphamandla Nkosi.
Known for his role as Nkululeko Bhengu on e.tv’s soapie Imbewu, Mchunu will make his debut unleashed on Tuesday, January 10.
He takes on a new role of a computer whizz kid called Siphamandla “Wizard” Nkosi and joins the production with another new face in the soapie Fanele Ntuli.
Ntuli appeared on television on Monday and takes over the role of Nomaswazi Magwaza, which was played by Omuhle Gela.
SowetanLIVE reports that according to the show producers, Mchunu will portray Nkosi, a man who grew up with a fascination for computers and coding at a young age.
He comes from a respectable family of academics but has always been the black sheep of the family, rebellious and always getting himself into sticky situations but runs at the first sign of trouble. His curiosity has led him to be an expert in hacking.
Mchunu is excited about the role and said: “Uzalo is the biggest platform of them all and the highest storytelling programme in the country. I am thankful to get another chance to showcase my versatility as an actor because I do not want to be known as a one-dimension actor
“Wizard gives me a chance to show that I can play other roles. He is one complex character. Working alongside Wiseman Ncube, playing the role of Sibonelo, and Masoja Msiza who plays Nkunzi, has been amazing and I looking forward to working with the cast and crew.”
Additionally, Ntuli, who played the role of Dr Zondo in Durban Gen, also expressed delight in joining the show.
“Being allowed to dive into such a colourful and intense story has been challenging but fulfilling. I look forward to my new journey on Uzalo and the SABC family. I believe the audience will love the magic we made,” she said.
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