Playing a villain is emotionally taxing': Skeem Saam's' Mbali MavimbelaThe 24-year-old actress says, playing Nothile is strenuous because she's always smiling and calm.
by Rae Seleme
20-09-2021
in SA TV and Film
Skeem Saam' actress Mbalenhle Mavimbela as Nothile. Image via Instagram @mbalenhle_n
Actress Mbalenhle Mavimbela, who plays the role of Nothile says playing the character on the educational soapie Skeem Saam, hasn't been hard for her.
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She says she enjoys stepping into the character's shoes because just like her character, she always stands up for herself and speaks her mind.
Mavimbela also told Daily Sun that playing a villain is emotionally taxing especially with her Skeem Saam character, who isn't an obvious villain.
She is always smiling and calm, so that takes a toll.
The KwaZulu-Natal-born actress says viewers will be blown away by her character in the next few days.
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Can we all agree Lehasa and Nothile make an great couple #SkeemSaam pic.twitter.com/M7EIBLQL0L
IG:Joy-Zelda (@joy_zelda) September 16, 2021
Also read: Mbali Mavimbela: She died two days before I appeared on Skeem Saam'
NOTHILE'S STORYLINE Nothile moved into Lehasa's (Cedri Fourie) apartment after the pair fell in love in an elevator.
The pair have no idea that their relationship is headed for a huge challenge this week.
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Lehasa's ex-girlfriend, Pretty Seakamela just found out she is pregnant.
Viewers will see Pretty (Lerato Marabe) contacting Lehasa about the baby this week.
Lehasa will deny being the baby's father as he's in love with Nothile.
He is also not sure if Pretty is telling the truth as Pretty cheated on Katlego with him.
Lehasa is a fast mover tjo, already telling Nothile to bring her clothes to his place..#SkeemSaam pic.twitter.com/0kEoPB9Wku
Nthabiseng Motaung (@Nthabi_Sushi1) September 17, 2021
LOSING A GIG' She also told the People's Paper that she went through a traumatic experience after e.tv's drama series Izipho, got cancelled as she thought that it would be her breakout role.
I went through a lot after the show ended because I left home and moved to Johannesburg.
The actress stated that the ending of the show was a rude awakening that anything could happen, and that her job is not guaranteed.
Also read:Five things to know about Skeem Saam' actress Mbali Mavimbela
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Playing a villain is emotionally taxing': Skeem Saam's' Mbali MavimbelaThe 24-year-old actress says, playing Nothile is strenuous because she's always smiling and calm. 
