TikTok content creator Primo Baloyi cracks the nod in for new Netflix comedy

by Sergio Miller

Renowned actor and content creator Ofentse “Primo” Baloyi, is reported to hit the ground running as he establishes himself as a force to be reckoned with in acting world.

This comes after it was recently reported that the son of Bafana Bafana legend Lucas Radebe has recently secured himself a role in the upcoming Netflix comedy called Lobola Man.

This was later confirmed on the Netflix streaming platform which highlighted that there are several familiar faces to be seen in the romantic comedy, including the likes of Lawrence Maleka, Thembsie Matu, Obed Baloyi and Sello Ramolahloane.

For Ofentse who gave up as a potential footballer to pursue acting and comedy during lockdown, this is a massive opportunity to show the rest of the world just how talented he is.

Taking to X (formerly Twitter) a user, Jabulani Macdonald, shared the news with the internet community who were excited for Primo’s latest venture.

“Primo is clearly solidifying his footprint in the TV and Film space. I love it for him, especially because he started out so clean and innocent. Soon, he’ll be on a huge international big budget film,” wrote one user while several others stood in agreement.

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Earlier this year, the 31-year-old earned himself a role as Veja in the Mzansi Magic Telenovela Code 13.

While he is much loved for his online comedy skits, he previously told Sunday World that acting was always something he saw himself pursuing.

“I have always been an actor, even with my content-creating, I define it as acting, where I put jokes and a lot more context and make it my own. Throughout my whole life I have always wanted to act. I’ve always been writing and acting since I got the opportunity at school.”

His latest project Lobola Man is expected to premiere on Netflix on 12 July.

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