Rising star Lungile Duma discusses playing Zithulele in Adulting'

Rising star Lungile Duma discusses playing Zithulele in Adulting'Talented actress, Lungile Duma who portrays Zithulele on Showmax's Adulting' opens up about her character and the industry.

by Rae Seleme

14-01-2024 15:37

in Entertainment

Adulting' actor Lungile Duma as Zithulele. Images via TikTok @SHOWMAXONLINE

Newcomer Lungile Duma opens up about her first breakout role Zithulele on Showmax's hit drama series Adulting.

--

ALSO READ: This is our baby': Heartthrob Thembinkosi Mthembu opens up as Adulting' S2 trailer drops

LUNGILE DUMA: IT WAS OVERWHELMING' Sowetan reports the Adulting actress Lungile Duma previously starred in e,tv's canned medical drama Durban Gen as a pregnant in 2021 then played Busi (Cobra's secretary) played by Presley Chweneyagae in The River in 2022.

Duma enrolled in a year-long-acting class and undertook a journey of self-tapes and auditions until she eventually landed the role of Zithulele in Adulting.

--

The whole process was very overwhelming in the beginning. Last year, I had to move from KZN to Johannesburg after receiving four call-outs in a month. It was a big change for me because I wasn't sure whether I'd get the role or not, said the actress.

She adds that couldn't believe it when she finally got her first real role as Zithulele as this step in her life came with a lot of growth and discipline and made her yearn to hone her acting skills more.

I told myself that just because I got this big break, that doesn't mean I have to relax and take the backseat but more than anything, to work hard at sharpening my craft which is why I'm taking acting classes with Camilla Waldman - she's my ultimate muse since I was a child and now she's my teacher.

ALSO READ: Adulting's' Luthando BU' Mthembu discusses getting married at 23

--

ADULTING': BACKGROUND Adulting follows the life of four male friends: Nhlanhla Kunene, who plays Eric, Luthando BU Mthembu as Vuyani, Thembinkosi Mthembu as Bonga, and Thabo Rammusi as Mpho.

The Showmax series takes us on a rollercoaster journey as we watch them take on life with different goals, objectives and challenges.

The series looks at the perspective that modern-day men face and the challenges they face as they are on the quest of finding true love and success while also leaning on one another for moral support and love.

It's produced by Tshedza Pictures, the production company responsible for The River, Gqeberha: The Empire and The Republic, etc.

ALSO READ: The bromance of the decade': Showmax releases Adulting' trailer

ALSO READ: Thembinkosi Mthembu opens up about his Adulting' role Bonga

READ MORE ARTICLES BY RAE SELEME HERE

Support Women in Journalism in 2024 - Support us to fund independent women journalism

LINK:	https://www.thesouthafrican.com/culture/entertainment/lungile-duma-zit...
	See more stories from thesouthafrican

Most recent headlines