Zekhethelo Zondi speaks about her acting career
Zekhethelo Zondi is one of the country’s youngest on-screen actors, and her future seems promising. A handful of South African television producers have proven their potential to do so by engaging the talents of young actor Zekhethelo Zondi.
Zekhethelo has appeared in a few productions, including Isifiso, Collision, and Shadow. She now plays Nqobile on e. TV’s long-running in series opera Scandal!
“She is very sweet and innocent until you speak ill of her brother or sister,” the actress adds of her character Nqobile. “All hell breaks loose,” explains Zekhethelo.
“It is a blessing, many actors wish to be part of such a popular and successful show, however the Almighty gave me an opportunity and privilege to work with a great and talented team,” the 13-year-old actor says.
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Zekhethelo states that she has always had a passion for acting, even when she was younger.
Her mother enrolled Zekhethelo in the Mehlareng Professional Actors and Performers Agency when she was six years old, and she has been with the agency for seven years.
“I have always been an actress from a young age, judging from the videos my mom has of me singing and impersonating characters that I saw on TV. My mom natured my talent by taking us to theater to watch live shows and sometimes took me and my brother to set with her as she is also a freelance actress.“
Her favourite character on Scandal! is Jojo Kubheka, as portrayed by veteran actor Melusi Mbele. He is kind and courteous to everyone at work, and I love doing scenes with him since he is really amusing and young at heart.”
Zendaya, Nomzamo Mbatha, Ntando Ncube, and Thuso Mbedu are among the many powerful women that the youngster idolises.
Her career is still in its early stages, but she already has a role that she considers to be a highlight, or at the very least one that she loved performing the most.
“My favorite character that I portrayed is definitely Nozi Gambu on Isifiso season one and two.”
“I’m hoping to perfect my craft and be able to perform on big Hollywood stages, with God’s help I can be the next Nomzamo Mbatha. But I also want to achieve and be successful academically. For me acting is about telling stories and I love and enjoy doing it. When I’m preparing for a role, I firstly analyze the script then I will identify the character’s personality, habits, behaviour and how she thinks then I will tap into my own creativity to bring the character to life.”
