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Thapelo Mokoena lands a lead role in UK cop series special

Award-winning actor Thapelo Mokoena has landed a lead role in UK cop series special, Bulletproof. The show follows two undercover cops, Bishop and Pike as they chase hardened criminals in London’s East End. The show is currently shooting in Cape Town.

Thapelo shared the exciting news on social media. He said in part, “The cats out the bag. It’s our time! I am incredibly grateful & proud to be part of this amazing UK series special. Im forever grateful for this incredible journey in the Arts. Mission Take Africa to the World is well in progress.”

He continued, “Thank you to the @skyone family & @vertigo_films for trusting me with this lead role.”

Thapelo Mokoena lands a lead role in UK cop series special. We can’t wait to watch it!

 

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BULLET PROOF 3 ????? • The cats out the bag. It’s our time! I am incredibly grateful & proud to be part of this amazing UK series special. • Im forever grateful for this incredible journey in the Arts. Mission Take Africa to the World is well in progress. • I’m starring on the biggest UK cop series along side @ashleywalters, @noelclarke & @vvbrownskin . An absolute honour. The BAD BOYS of the UK are in South Africa! • Thank you to the @skyone family & @vertigo_films for trusting me with this lead role. • This is Crazy! From our amazing #Trackers series opening on @hbo @cinemax in the USA & @zdfmediathek in Germany in a few weeks, to being on day 2 of filming the UK series, I’m just in awe. God I see You ?? • Clink in the link in bio to read up more about BULLETPROOF .Coming soon to a South African screens too?? • A big thank you to my @boss family for dressing my character on the show. No better fit ?? • The Power of Potential is in Process. A God Dream! #BulletProof #KeepMoving #KeepChasing #ThisIsAfrica #AfriCAN ?????✊?

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