Zozibini Tunzi Shines in Acting Debut as a Villain in Netflix’s Bad Influencer

Former Miss Universe Zozibini Tunzi has stepped into a brand-new chapter of her career, and fans couldn’t be prouder. The stunning beauty, who captured the world’s heart when she was crowned Miss Universe in 2019, is now showing off her talent in a completely different world — acting.

Zozibini recently made her professional acting debut in Netflix’s highly anticipated series Bad Influencer, produced by Gambit Films. The show officially premiered on October 31, 2025, and fans wasted no time tuning in to see what Zozi had to offer.

In the series, Zozibini plays Naomi Dlilanga, a fierce and villainous character — a far cry from her real-life grace and charm. Viewers were quick to react to her performance, and while some didn’t hold back their criticism of Naomi’s actions, everyone agreed that Zozibini absolutely nailed the role.

Taking to Instagram on Tuesday, 4 October 2025, the actress shared a few behind-the-scenes photos of her character in action, along with some funny memes to show her light-hearted reaction to the online chatter.

“Naomi Dlilanga… you’ve made some people upset, my girl,” she wrote. “I felt the same way, too, when I first read the sides for the audition, and I just knew that I really wanted to play her. What a pleasure to be on this beautiful show. Thank you so much for the love.”

Her post quickly attracted love from fellow celebrities and fans who celebrated her big acting moment. Actress Ntando Duma commented, “She’s my fav. You nailed!!!! Second slide is killing me.” Rapper Nadia Nakai added, “Just finished it! You killed your role! Such a good show!”

Model Karabo Mareka couldn’t hide her admiration either, writing, “We are side eyeing you mntase you murdered this role queen.” Singer Langa Mavuso shared, “You did so well, mama. Incredibly proud of you! Thatha thespian.” Brand ambassador Ama Qamata joined in with, “Naomi, you are that girl.”

With her debut performance already turning heads, Zozibini Tunzi has proven that she’s more than just a beauty queen — she’s a powerhouse of talent ready to conquer the entertainment world.