I decided to chase villain roles': Otto Nobela on Scandal!' roleTalented actor Otto Nobela, who recently joined e.tv's Scandal!' as a villain Pablo is not gunning for good roles'.
by Rae Seleme
29-01-2023 06:47
in Soapies
Scandal!' actor Otto Nobela. Image via Twitter @etvscandal
Actor Otto Nobela, who is e.tv Scandal!'s latest addition as Pablo is determined to stamp his authority as a bad guy.
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OTTO NOBELA FELL IN LOVE WITH ACTING IN HIGH SCHOOL The talented actor Otto Nobela, who plays the role of Pablo, a notorious gangster joined Scandal! in January as an old friend of Mdala (James Sithole) and Nhlamulo.
Speaking to Sunday World about his villainous character, Nobela says he first fell in love with acting while in high school.
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He adds that he was influenced by his high school crush, who always told him she was going to rehearsals.
When I got there, I found a group of guys who were in a community-based production. I was sold on what they were doing, said Nobela.
He later attended workshops to improve his acting skills before he was spotted by Muvhango creator Duma Ndlovu, who offered him a chance to attend some of his workshops.
I later found myself theatre where I did another two-year development programme. I received all my training at the South African State Theatre. I eventually got lucky and found myself being picked for the movie Matwetwe.
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PLAYING PABLO IN SCANDAL!' The Scandal! actor Otto Nobela adds that he's always been inspired by Gomora star Israel Matseke-Zulu, who normally plays the bad guy.
He joined the e.tv cast to reunite with Mdala and Nhlamulo's (Mathews Rantsoma) and doesn't care whether they are on good terms or not.
The star adds that he wanted to take the route of playing a bad guy as many actors prefer playing the good guy.
I wanted to take his route but I believe many actors are gunning for the role of being the good guy. I then decided to try and chase villain roles, and I started studying Pablo Escobar, a Columbian drug kingpin [who was shot dead in December 1993].
Sunday World reports that Nobela has also starred in Netflix's popular series' Queen Sono, The Brave Ones, Letters of hope, and Surviving Gaza.
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Something about Pablo tells me he isn't someone that should be crossed! #etvscandal #sceneofthenight pic.twitter.com/VY507FFh5u
Scandal! (@etvScandal) January 20, 2023
Allow us to introduce a brand-new face to the world of #etvscandal.
His name is Pablo played by Otto Nobela and he will be joining the world of Mdala, Taps, and Nhlamulo. Lets give him a warm welcome in the comments below. pic.twitter.com/bmxgnhAyyQ
Scandal! (@etvScandal) January 18, 2023
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I decided to chase villain roles': Otto Nobela on Scandal!' roleTalented actor Otto Nobela, who recently joined e.tv's Scandal!' as a villain Pablo is not gunning for good roles'.
