It is no secret that there are quite a handful of Mzansi’s rising stars that have had fascinating career trajectories since they shot fame. Joining in the fray is actor Tokollo Sebothoma, affectionately known in the entertainment industry as TK Sebothoma.
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The actor has been in the limelight for a couple of years now and, he has managed to solidify himself as one of Mzansi’s most respected actors and he is easily one of the hardest working actors in the game.
TK is known for some of his notable characters on several local productions such as Impilo- The Scam, Isithembiso, and MTV Shuga. The actor recently scored the role of Simon Ndlovu on BET Africa’s Isono and we are here for it!aims to inspire, vividly entertain, intrigue, and educate audiences with surprising twists and unexpected cliff hangers.
The show has given Mzansi deeper storylines this season, allowing us to get more insight into each of the characters. ZAlebs recently scored an interview with the rising star to find out more about his character and his soaring acting career.
The actor says he followed the normal industry prerequisite of auditioning to land the role. He says his agent told him about the role and said it would suit him and he went to audition for it.
TK says landing his big break in the cutthroat acting industry has not been easy as well.
“Getting into the industry has been tough, you really need to have the passion for it to be able to take all the “No’s” and still wake up the next day and chase the very same dream,” he states.
TK has won the hearts of many with his enthralling performances as Simon, and he says Isono has helped to catapult his acting career even to higher heights and he is excited about his future. and Anga Makubalo leaves many viewers on the edge of their seats as they deliver their artistry.
TK says working with all the cast members has been nothing short of amazing and empowering.
“I love working with Nthati Moshesh, she’s so professional but also very fun and I’m learning a lot from her and other veterans that we have on the show like Charmaine Mtinta and Rami Chuene, to name a few.”
Simon is a character that many do not like due to his experiences in life but, TK says he does not think he that much of an outcast.
“I don’t believe Simon is much of an outcast, I just think he’s misunderstood, and like every teenager in the world – he has trouble with articulating how he really feels, so he does it in a very destructive way which pushes people away and they end up thinking he’s an outcast,” he says.
The actor who has even appeared on Mzansi Magic’s The River says, the show redeemed his acting career, and working on several local productions taught him more about the acting industry.