The most-watched drama series on SABC1, Uzalo introduces renowned actress, Zukisa Matola as a new cast member towards the end of the 10th season.
Zukisa is best known for the characters she portrayed on Tshisa, Tsha-Tsha, The Queen and Lingashoni among others. In Uzalo, she plays the character of Noma-Russia Mkabile, a feisty seasoned taxi owner who ensures she gets what she wants at all costs.
The riveting drama series which has many anticipating another episode each day, premiered their first episode in 2015. Uzalo boasts with a provocative, bold and authentic story, and is set against the backdrop of two family dynasties, the Mdletshes and the Xulus, and the discovery of a terrible secret. Zukisa joins Masoja Msiza, Thembi Nyandeni, Thabo Mnguni and other talented thespians.
Uzalo recently took to their Instagram page to introduce the new character.
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In an interview with The Citizen, Zukisa said it felt like a full circle coming together, as she started her acting career on SABC1.
“When I looked at the character and read through her bio, I said, ‘Oh! Crap!’ and then I started thinking about how much fun I could have playing her because that’s the bigger part of what actors do—we play.
“On the surface, Noma-Russia seems ‘normal,’ but when you look closer, you begin to see her craziness and her abnormality. I hope the viewers can empathise with the character and see her for who she is — a lonely, delusional, and extremely flawed human being who just wants someone to share her life with. I hope they enjoy her craziness,” she said.
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