The Wife' actresses discuss playing Zulu wives Naledi and Hlomu The Wife' actresses Mbalenhle Mavimbela and Gaisang Noge, who play Hlomu and Naledi open up about playing Mqhele and Qhawe's wives.
by Rae Seleme
26-12-2022 15:56
in Entertainment
The Wife' actresses Mbali Mavimbela and Gaisang Noge as Hlomu and Naledi. Image via Twitter @MissLesegoS
Skeem Saam actress Mbalenhle Mavimbela and House of Zwide actress Gaisang Noge, who play Hlomu and Naledi in The Wife discuss their on-screen husbands Mqhele and Qhawe Zulu.
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Image via Twitter @MissLesegoS PLAYING HLOMU ZULU Talented actresses Mbalenhle Mavimbela, who plays Hlomu, and Gaisang Noge, who plays Naledi in The Wife are married to the most intriguing men Mqhele and Qhawe Zulu on South African TV.
The actresses who are also known for their roles in Skeem Saam and House of Zwide are often envied, loved, and hated by readers and viewers of the Showmax telenovela. The hit series is based on books by Dudu Busani-Dube.
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Mbalenhle Mavimbela is wearing Hlomu's ring when she sits down with Drum Magazine this Christmas to discuss her character Hlomu. She tells the publication that she is wearing Hlomu's ring, to keep her in character.
I try to keep something of hers on, to remind me to be her. It reminds me that I am a Zulu wife. Especially if I have a hectic shooting schedule.
She tells the publication that she read the books when she was in high school, back home in KwaZulu-Natal.
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Back then there was just a lot of hype around the books, but I did not get very far.
Then I auditioned for Hlomu and they liked the self-tape, then they called me in for a chemistry test with the different Mqhele options.
We had to get to know each other. We would sit and have lunch together even when we were not shooting. It was really great because as the audience saw Hlomu and Mqhele getting to know each other, we really were trying to get to know each other.
Together with his wife, we would spend time together to sort of understand each other better. Even when he came to my home, my partner would be aware.
The KwaZulu-Natal-born actress also tells the publication that she's going to miss playing Hlomu.
I am definitely going to miss playing Hlomu. This role has really opened up doors for me, but I pray that for future roles I do not get typecast. I really want to show my range as an actor.
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Image via Twitter @MissLesegoS ALSO READ:Mbali Mavimbela had to get therapy for The Wife' role as Hlomu
THE WIFE' ACTRESS: I GENUINELY LOVE NALEDI' Actress Gaisang Noge, who plays Mampho in e.tv's telenovela House of Zwide was busy shooting a scene at the hospital with her man Qhawe (played by Kwenzokuhle Ngcobo) when she sits down with Drum.
I genuinely love Naledi. I am invested in her love story with Qhawe. I love their love. Both Kwenzo and I love these two's stories and I think that enhances our journey and our chemistry. Also, he and I genuinely care about each other and I think that comes through on the screen too.
Also, the thing about Qhawe and Naledi is that no one really does that kind of love, that old-school love, nowadays. It is treated like a weakness and I actually think it is a strength.
I have to pinch myself a lot. I say, God wake me up' and he says, No Nana, you're supposed to be here', I really am so grateful.
Noge reveals that joining The Wife in season two meant that she arrives at an already established cast.
It was a moving ship, and it was challenging at first, but thanks to everyone's warm welcome I was able to blend in.
Qhawe and Naledi have this gentleness for each other. For them, it really is the simple things.
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The Wife' actresses discuss playing Zulu wives Naledi and Hlomu The Wife' actresses Mbalenhle Mavimbela and Gaisang Noge, who play Hlomu and Naledi open up about playing Mqhele and Qhawe's wives.
