Award-winning actress Thembsie Matu has a lot to be happy about. Apart from her role in the hugely popular show, The Queen (Mzansi Magic), her son, Unathi Neo Matu, has graduated with a Masters of Engineering degree.
In a celebratory post on Instagram, the ‘Petronella’ actress cheers “Congratulations on your amazing achievement mfana wam @unathimatu. Siyabonga that you did not give up and continued to fight despite the hardships you faced. Halala”
The post has received a lot of praise from her fans, with celebrities such as Mapula Mafole congratulating them on their achievement on the post.
Acting Runs in the Family
Thembsie Matu is a well-known actress who has been on ETV’s show Rhythm City as the character ‘Sis Bee’. She had a recurring role in the SABC3 drama TV series The Lab. She is now most famous for her role as Petronella on ‘The Queen’. Her character’s bubbly charm has won the hearts of many
Lesser known is her son – who also plays a character in the telenovela. The young graduate has been seen in The Queen as Schumacher’s lover; Sipho. The actor has been praised for his dramatic and hilarious portrayal of the character. This is yet another addition to his list of achievements.
This is an unusual accolade for an actor and proves that Unathi Matu is brains with brawn. It’s always inspiring to see young and known actors alike encouraging the country’s youth to grow in the right direction.
A Flash of Happiness
The Queen (Mzansi Magic), a show created by industry stalwarts the Fergusons, has been in the headlines thanks to its popularity with the viewers. This show is one of Mzansi’s most-watched TV shows. It became a huge hit ever since it debuted in August 2016.
Magic channel.
Its range of complex yet entertaining characters has won the hearts of many. The Queen Mzansi has also introduced many fresh talents to the masses. It isn’t unusual for an episode to go viral after it has aired.
At the same time, it has been in the news for its off-screen drama. Amid controversy about a cast member getting the axe amidst rumours of misconductand speculation over the salaries of each cast member, this comes as a spark of good news from a cast member of the wildly popular TV soap.