Actor Bonko Khoza: Mqhele character doesn't belong to me'Former The Wife' star Bonko Khoza took to Twitter to set the record straight on his previous role Mqhele, now played by Wiseman Mncube.
by Rae Seleme
15-11-2022 16:26
in Entertainment
The Wife' actor Bonko Khoza as Mqhele Zulu. Image via Twitter @Jabu_MacDonald
Award-winning actor Bonko Khoza, who played the first Mqhele in The Wife seasons one and two is asking fans of the telenovela to accept Wiseman Mncube as his replacement in season three.
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I pray one day the audience and the creators can be on the same page because there's a real disconnect between what happens behind the scenes and what the public see's. This character does not belong to me. (Thread)
Thank God (@BonkoKhoza) November 11, 2022
ALSO READ: Uzalo' actor Wiseman Mncube replaces Bonko Khoza in The Wife'
MQHELE CHARACTER BELONGS TO DUDU BUSANE' The actor-voice-over artist Bonko Khoza recently took to Twitter to applaud Uzalo star Wiseman Mncube for his portrayal as Mqhele in Showmax's The Wife season three.
According to TshisaLIVE, Khoza was reacting to viewers who suggested that he played the role better.
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I pray one day the audience and the creators can be on the same page because there's a real disconnect between what happens behind the scenes and what the public sees. This character does not belong to me.
It belongs to Sis Dudu and Showmax. Meaning it can be played by whoever they see fit. As for me, I did my fair share. And now it's time to give other actors a chance on the same big platform that I got given a chance.
Once we as an audience can tap into this idea of creativity and collaboration instead of being entitled to actors' lives, you'll enjoy the art of what we're actually doing so much more, I promise you. Much love.
It belongs to Sis Dudu and Showmax. Meaning it can be played by whoever they see fit. As for me I did my fair share. and now It's time to give other actors a chance on the same big platform that I got given a chance.
Thank God (@BonkoKhoza) November 11, 2022
THE WIFE' FANS REACT TO BONKO KHOZA'S TWEETS @baaslong:
Mqhele I used to hate u when u were beating u Hlomu because it felt like it was real, u killed that part with Wiseman u can see that he is acting but with u it was something else it was real, your facial expression when u are Angry, happy, sad, wish u good luck Makeba.
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@HlengiweSim:
You played Mqhele so well that Mqhele became you, as much as Wiseman is good too, I personally wish you were never re-casted.
@Tshepo_Gigaba:
I'm not going to lie to you, you may try and convince us whatsoever, put yourself in our shoes as views. You've made us connect to you, as much as we hated you we also loved you dearly so.
ALSO READ:Actor Bonko Khoza reveals his plans after The Wife' exit
It belongs to Sis Dudu and Showmax. Meaning it can be played by whoever they see fit. As for me I did my fair share. and now It's time to give other actors a chance on the same big platform that I got given a chance.
Thank God (@BonkoKhoza) November 11, 2022
ALSO READ:Mqhele Zulu: SA's national husband' Bonko Khoza exits The Wife'
Once we as an audience can tap into this idea of creativity and collaboration instead of being entitled to actors lives. You'll enjoy the art of what we're actually doing so much more I promise you. Much love.
Thank God (@BonkoKhoza) November 11, 2022
ALSO READ: Unique voice': Bonko Khoza praises The Brave Ones' producer
I think I love Mqhele way more than the polished Bonko Khoza and his perfect English #TheWifebehindtheveil #thewifeshowmax pic.twitter.com/3erUh0m0L5
Mrs Noma (@MrsNoma) August 10, 2022
Khuphuka Mncube! Khambule,
Mzilankatha, Msuthu,
Mncube onsundu ngezinyawo zakho, Wen oyithath iNkosi uyibek enhlabelweni. Congratulations brother! You are truly SA TV Royalty @wiseman_mncube
#TheWifeShowmax pic.twitter.com/8LC8zY7R5Z
Thank God (@BonkoKhoza) November 10, 2022
Wiseman Mncube is such a good actor and I know for a fact that he is going to kill the role of Mqhele on The Wife Showmax. #TheWifeShowmax pic.twitter.com/0wzOpaXH3S
MaMokgopo (@RethabileMokg) November 6, 2022
One thing you are not going to do is feed us korobela and then reprimand us when we don't want to accept the break up pic.twitter.com/MR4PyFcoB6
Ma Kandi (@MaaKandie) November 11, 2022
When Mandisa said, "Ucing uba kuphi apha?" Yhooooo! Watch your back Bontle, girl #TheWifeShowmax
Showmax South Africa (@ShowmaxOnline) November 15, 2022
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Actor Bonko Khoza: Mqhele character doesn't belong to me'Former The Wife' star Bonko Khoza took to Twitter to set the record straight on his previous role Mqhele, now played by Wiseman Mncube.
