Mzansi’s unique reality show is back, this time with three new celebrities. Reality Check returns for the second season on Saturday, 2 August 2014 at 6:05PM. This season sees choreographer Somizi Mhlongo, musician Bongani Fassie and actress Boitumelo Thulo swap their glamorous celebrity lifestyles for some intensely laborious charity work. Etv Invited us to a fancy do last night where they announced their new members.
Meet the celebs
Bongani Fassie, 30
Bongani, a young man who grew up under his mother’s shadow is getting ready to step out and carve his own life path. The son of Brenda Fassie and a former Big Dudes band member, Bongani’s parents are now deceased. He has a one year old daughter named Brenda Nombuso Fassie with long term girlfriend Buhle Sangweni. He is evidently a passionate and talented musician who plays piano, drums, guitar and congas. He produced hip hop and pop hits as a solo and a group artist. At the age of 10, Bongani released his debut solo album entitled African Boy. It is safe to say he lived a cherished life with parents that were musicians and public figures. It is time for a Reality Check.
Boitumelo ‘Boity’ Thulo – 24
This South African beauty was raised in Potchefstroom by her aunt and her grandparents. Boity studied Psychology and Criminology for two years before dropping out to sign up with a casting agent. She emphatically states that she knew from a young age that she wanted to be in the entertainment industry. The Wimpy Cheesenator commercial was her very first casting. She then landed a number of TV presenting gigs in succession including Sky Room Live.
Also an excellent athlete, Boity’s career in entertainment is soaring at an unbelievable altitude even with the criticism. So then, Princess Boity needs to spend some time in the shoes of the common man. She’s never seen the bottom.
cherished life with parents that were musicians and public figures. It is time for a Reality Check.
Somizi Mhlongo – 40
The Soweto born choreographer is the son of legendary actors and entertainers Mary Twala and Ndaba Mhlongo. As a child, Somizi spent a lot of time travelling with his parents on shows. He started his acting career at the age of 6 and has since worked on a number of South African classics like Sarafina, Cry the Beloved Country and Scavengers. Since then he has acquired a very expensive lifestyle, a penchant for designer clothes, expensive drinks, dream cars and most of all, he loves attention. He has worked in the entertainment industry for over three decades and has worked with the likes of R Kelly, Shakira and Ladysmith Black Mambazo. He has also choreographed the Miss Teen SA pageants, the 2010 Soccer World Cup opening and closing ceremonies and the 50th Anniversary of the AU in Ethiopia.
It is time we see this flamboyant diva give his fabulous lifestyle a break.
Catch the brand new Season of Reality Check on Saturday, 2 August 2014 at 6:05PM only on e.tv
