Generations throwback: Samuel and Sharon were one of the best couples

01/06/2023

Generations throwback: Samuel and Sharon were one of the best couplesGenerations throwback, according to Thabiso Mokhethi, Samuel and Sharon were one of the best on-screen couples.

by More Mabandi

01-06-2023 14:35

in Soapies

On February 1, Thabiso Mokhethi shared a flashback photo of him with actress Kagiso Rakosa, who portrayed Sharon in the SABC1 soap opera, to relive the golden days of his Generations days.

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In 2005, Thabiso Mokhethi made his television debut when he was cast as Samuel Khumalo, the famed Ntombi's brother (played by Sonia Mbele) on Generations before it became Generations: The Legacy.

Thabiso Mokhethi's acting career was propelled to even greater heights by the part.

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The Kagiso Rakosa-played characters Samuel and Sharon went through ups and downs before falling in love and putting on one of the most beautiful traditional weddings ever seen on television. The couple won over many hearts with their relationship and was perhaps one of Mzansi's favourite on-screen couples.

Viewers melted, swooned, and felt all the feelings while watching their relationship. Their continued presence on Mzansi shows that their bond was contagious and would always be remembered.

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They were, in Thabiso's opinion, the all-time favourite on-screen pair on Generations.

He wrote on Twitter saying,

Mara truth be told guys girl and I really made magic playing these characters I loved playing Samuel Khumalo on Generations Kagiso as Sharon was one of the best on-screen lovers, I've had the pleasure to play alongside. It was lit every day on set.

Mara truth be told guys girl and I really made magic playing these characters I loved playing Samuel Khumalo on Generations Kagiso as Sharon was one of the best on screen lovers I've had the pleasure to play alongside

It was lit everyday on set pic.twitter.com/urbFYJxsXH

Thabiso Mokhethi (@ThabzMokhethi) February 1, 2023

Twitter users praised the performers in the comments section for portraying their enchanting love tale so well.

Others wondered if there was any chemistry between the two off-camera, but Thabiso laughed them off.

Be honest, you guys never dated behind closed doors, cos y all killed the character The chemistry was amazing pic.twitter.com/BX0GIwFcPD

I m a South Aah (@JussDonald) February 2, 2023

Many fans have been curious about Kagiso's whereabouts ever since she departed from Generations the soap opera. Thabiso replied to a fan by saying, She's around. Privately, the lady is doing well.

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Former Uzalo actress joins Generations: The Legacy Nompilo Maphumulo bids Uzalo farewell and begins a brand-new adventure with Generations: The Legacy. Maphumulo, formerly known as Nosipho Xulu on Uzalo, has recently joined the Generations: The Legacy cast.

The actress has discovered new chances after leaving the well-liked serial show Uzalo on SABC1, and she has started a promising new adventure.

According to TshisaLIVE, the actress has officially joined the programme, playing Buhle. Her first appearance is scheduled for June 13, 2023, according to Generations: The Legacy.

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