Viewers had quite mixed emotions as The River,’ a Tsheza Pictures production that aired on 1Magic and became its flagship show came to an end. As the curtains closed on 1Magic’s telenovela, many supporters and viewers took to social media to give some of the cast members their flowers, for the portrayal of the characters they curated.
Former The River‘ South African actress Tina Dlathu, took to social media to pen down a heartwarming message to the veteran actress Sindi Dlathu on her portrayal of the Lindiwe Dlamini Dikana role. The River‘ star Sindi Dlathu brought to life the role of a villainous mining magnate.
While many had a variety of interpretations about Lindiwe – many could agree that she was a dark-natured, power-hungry bloodthirsty character who also had a soft side as she was a family-orientated individual, fulfilling roles such as motherhood, being a wife, and aunt.
Taking to social media to give her former colleague and sister her “virtual flowers” was Tina Dlathu, a South African actress who made her first debut in the Mzansi acting scene on ‘The River’ as Khwezi Hlophe.
As Tina penned a heartfelt message to Sindi, she began saying, “My dearest Brada. I wish to present you with virtual flowers for your exceptional portrayal of Lindiwe Dlamini Dikana (a product of @makwarelaphathu and co’s creative genius). Your portrayal of the most vile villain on TV (according to my expert opinion lol) is a testament to your acting prowess. It’s quite the contrast to the beautiful, God-driven person we know you to be.”
She continued to give props to Sindi’s dedication to the craft performance stating, “Your commitment in high-pressure environments especially with minimal sleep and long working hours, your kindness and respect for everyone on set and seeing just how much of a team player you are, has deepened my understanding of why you and your industry peers do what you do. It is more than just a profession, it’s a calling, a gift from the Almighty.”
Tapping into a rather more family-nurturing moment, she mentioned a few nostalgic moments and shared, “As this chapter concludes, I must say, I’ll miss our mom’s comedic reactions to Madlabantu. Her horrified exclamations and swift TV switch-offs were priceless. You truly took her on a ride, raising her blood pressure every three weeks oro monthly.”
“Thank you! I cannot wait to see what captivating character you bring to life next,” she concluded her caption as she wished her sister well in her future endeavors.
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