The Queen's' Thembsie Matu scores role on Obstruction'Takented actress Thembsie Matu, who portrayed the role of Petronella in The Queen' has secured a role in Obstruction .
by Rae Seleme
23-02-2024 09:04
in Entertainment
The Queen' actress,, Thembsie Matu as Petronella. Image via Twitter @MzansiMagic
Award-winning actress, Thembsie Matu, who is known for the role of the feisty helper, Petronella on The Queen has joined Obstruction.
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THEMBSIE MATU: NEW ROLE Entertainment commentator, Jabu Mcdonald confirms that Matu will make her debut on Obstruction in March.
Thembsie Matu back on our screens on Mzansi Magic's new teen drama series #ObstructionMzansi which premieres 18 March at 8pm.
Matu who's hailed by viewers as Mzansi's Madea with her quirky comments told TshisaLIVE that her recipe to success is passion and imagination.
She added that she loves what she does and tries to educate and entertain fans with the characters she plays. The beloved actress also revealed that she and Petronella are similar in terms of confidence as they go after what they want.
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We are both no-nonsense women. However, I am not a violent person I don't beat men. I hope Patronella teaches women to work on what they have: Be it a cleaner or cook or a nanny. And they mustn't put all their eggs in one basket.
Thembsie Matu back on our screens on Mzansi Magic's new teen drama series #ObstructionMzansi which premieres 18 March at 8pm pic.twitter.com/DccORMj0w4
Jabulani Macdonald (Joy's husband) (@Jabu_Macdonald) February 21, 2024
BACKGROUND OF OBSTRUCTION' TV Mzansi reports that the upcoming Mzansi Magic show, Obstruction will focus on giving viewers a peek into the lives and minds of teenagers.
The premiere episode will introduce Zano and her mother Thandiwe whom she feels is the only enemy of progress in her life.
Unbeknownst to Zeno, the true impediment to fulfilling her dreams is her charming, lovable father whom she doesn't know has a serious gambling addiction.
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Shirley Adonisi, who is M-Net's Director for Local Entertainment Channels hopes this story will shine a spotlight on pertinent themes that many teenagers deal with daily.
Faced with the pressure to succeed, to be liked by peers, to have an emotionally stable family life, and also nail it in the relationship department. We hope that stories like this one, that we tell on Mzansi Magic, will not only entertain but also shine a spotlight on pertinent themes that many teenagers deal with daily.
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The Queen's' Thembsie Matu scores role on Obstruction'Takented actress Thembsie Matu, who portrayed the role of Petronella in The Queen' has secured a role in Obstruction . 
