Gomora' star Lerato Mokoka chats about her acting break as Tshiamo

Gomora' star Lerato Mokoka chats about her acting break as TshiamoActress Lerato Mokoka who plays Tshiamo in Gomora' chats about her role on the show and her previous life in mining.

by Rae Seleme

18-02-2022

in SA TV and Film

Gomora' star Lerato Mokoka reveals why she left mining for acting. Image via Twitter @Zickiie_s

Rising star Lerato Mokoka - who plays a teenage girl Tshiamo in Gomora recently opened up about her upbringing in Rustenburg, her previous role in mining, and her screenwriting and director talents on her new short film.

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Mokoka also chats with Sowetan about life behind the scenes of the Mzansi Magic telenovela.

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Appreciation tweet for the beautiful eyed Lerato Mokoka aka Tshiamo on #Gomora #GomoraMzanzi pic.twitter.com/ltV1GRMRUm

Zickie (@Zickiie_S) May 10, 2021

LERATO MOKOKA: ACTING BREAK Gomora actor Lerato Mokoka talks about her big break in the acting industry, playing the sweet teenager - Tshiamo, life behind the camera, and leaving mining.

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Mokoka scored her first acting in Gomora, gave her audition her all then received the message to come for a fitting.

I only then realised how much of a big deal being on the show was.

I saw all the producers I look up to, the actors I grew up watching on TV like Kaatlego Danke, Mam Connie Chiume, and Thembi Seete.

She adds that she's always wanted to be in the film industry and eventually did a course at AFDA (the South African School of Motion Picture Medium and Live Performances) and is now a qualified director and a screenwriter.

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#Gomora #gomoramzansi #GomoraMzanzi Tshiamo deserves her own Storyline pic.twitter.com/tf7YQbsJk8

JabulaniMacdonald (@Jabu_Macdonald) July 9, 2021

GOMORA' BEHIND_THE_SCENES AND NEW FILM It took a lot for the actress' family to come to terms with her on-screen life as she worked in mining and had a stable life before acting.

It only sunk in how big a deal this was after people started calling and telling my parents that they see me on TV . that's when they realised how serious I was about this acting thing.

However, I think they're still adjusting to me being on television.

She enjoys her set chemistry with Ama Qamata who plays the character of Buhle on the show.

She was actually the first person to make me get comfortable with my character and some scene.

She's looking forward to doing more behind-the-scenes work and is premiering her first short film The Budding next month (March).

It's an odd piece about love but not the kind of love that you might think of.

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#GomoraMzansi #Gomora

Tshiamo be serving us Cleo straight pic.twitter.com/gyT1iJ1fNq

Igwe Jade (@HerRoyalHotLass) January 25, 2022

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I grew up in a household where both parents were present.

It never occurred to me that divorce/separation affects children a lot more than the parents

Tshiamo wants her father to stay, but must he stay where he is no longer wanted?#gomora GomoraMzanzi #GomoraMzansi pic.twitter.com/Tk4NKcQjdx

Jay The Somali Looking Dude (@RewindMzansi) March 17, 2021

Tshiamo "Young women suffer from low self-esteem because our parents & loved ones get very busy and don t take the time to remind us that we re beautiful, strong & smart women" #gomoramzansi #Gomora pic.twitter.com/qOdYV6GBbi

Nolali (@Amza_5) October 18, 2021

I didn t know this until now but I ve always wanted Tshiamo and Teddy to date, they look good together #gomora #gomoramzansi #GomoraMzanzi pic.twitter.com/YnVT9gCscy

. (@iKenziiMufasa) February 16, 2022

Nobody knows more than Aunt Thathi how a win would do so much for Tshiamo's self esteem #Gomora GomoraMzansi #GomoraMzanzi pic.twitter.com/NtkkAS6Cna

Jay The Somali Looking Dude (@RewindMzansi) October 15, 2021

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