I completely gave myself to this role': The Wife's' Bonko Mqhele' KhozaKhoza has been named actor of the week by Actor Spaces who celebrate excellence in the African film, television and theatre industry.
by Rae Seleme
17-11-2021
in SA TV and Film
Hlomu The Wife' actor, Bonko Khoza as Mqhele. Image via Twitter @NkanyeziBuhle
Actor, Bonko Khoza, who plays the role of Mqhele on Showmax's hit telenovela, The Wife, has been named actor of the week by Actor Spaces.
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Showmax's first telenovela, The Wife, broke Babes Wodumo and Mampitsha's reality TV show, Uthando Lodumo's record for the most first-day views of all time and also broke the Devilsdorp's record for the most hours watched within four days of its launch this week.
ACTOR OF THE WEEK | @BonkoKhoza for his portrayal as Mqhele' on the anticipated series #TheWifeShowmax
To embody a character is to respect a life reflected, it shows honor for story, love and understanding for the craft
See our IG post for the full write up#ActorOfTheWeek pic.twitter.com/jsbDQPZ5wR
Actor Spaces (@actorspaces) November 15, 2021
Also read: It's a challenging character to play': Abdul Khoza on his role in The Wife'
IT'S GOD'S GRACE OVER ME' Actor Spaces whose aim is to celebrate excellence in the African film, television, and theatre industry announced the news on their social media channels and tagged Bonko Khoza.
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They applauded Khoza for his excellent portrayal of Mqhele on the record-breaking show and for displaying the fundamental rule of enjoying a character.
The platform also celebrated his perfect timing in delivering his dialogue and stated that viewers that have read the books have been raving about his reflection of the character he played.
Readers of The Wife had high expectations before the series premiered on Showmax as they'd already imagined the characters in their minds from the books.
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Also read: Dudu Busani-Dube's The Wife' is smashing Showmax records
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-- Also read: I am happy with the cast': Dudu Busani-Dube on The Wife' adaptation
Khoza expressed gratitude for the nod as the leading actor in the hit series on his Instagram account.
Wow. I'm speechless. This is an accolade I've seen been given to my idols and all the amazing actors I look up to.
I see this as yet another expression of God's grace over my life.
I want to share that grace with you and the only way I know how is to give you lo Mqhele enimaziyo.
He also stated that he'd promised himself to be fully immersed in the character when he got the brief and said he's grateful to be able to share his craft with audiences.
Also read: My people are happy': Dudu Busani-Dube on The Wife' telenovela
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I completely gave myself to this role': The Wife's' Bonko Mqhele' KhozaKhoza has been named actor of the week by Actor Spaces who celebrate excellence in the African film, television and theatre industry.
