In Pictures: Soapie villains who nailed their on-screen characters
No doubt they are those on-screen villains we all love to hate, and we can all agree that it captures us in many ways, be it inspirational or what. They have pulled up great plots of distractions and have broken several laws to clean up the mess or ensure that the Italian job is done well.
However, here are some of the devilish divas and villainous bad boys who have wowed Mzansi of late with their unmatched talent.
1. Lindiwe Dlamini – The River
Sindiswa Dlathu, known simply as Sindi Dlathu, is a South African actress. She might be counted among those who began their acting journey early, having entered a talent competition at age 12.
She has been in the game for years. Sindi Dlathu is best known as Lindiwe Dlamini from The River. The actress is the ruthless matriarch of a mining family in the telenovela The River.
Sindiswa Dlathu is a South African actress and musician. She is well known for portraying Thandaza Mokoena on Muvhango, a role she played from the show’s inception in 1997 until her departure in 2018.
2. Shaka Khoza – The Queen
He is that guy nobody wants to mess around with. SK Khoza plays the might Shaka Khoza on The Queen. In the drama series, he happens to be Harriet Khoza right-hand man of sorts. He is the son of a drug lord who is adamant to ascend his father’s throne.
SK Khoza was born on 01 July 1986 in Ntuzuma, KwaZulu-Natal, South Africa. He excelled in cricket, soccer, rugby and karate, obtaining his black belt at the tender age of 12.
3. Iris Zungu – Isibaya
No doubt, despite being canned, Isibaya had the plug. We can all agree that Mampho Brescia, who played Iris Zungu, was out of this world. She starred as the devious and manipulative wife of Mpyakhe Zungu.
Mampho Brescia has been in the industry since 1998. Since her debut, the beauty queen has appeared in a number of TV roles that have moulded her into the lovely talented actress the whole of Mzansi knows and adores. Iris Isibaya is known for her behind-the-TV roles by many; however, there is more to her than what meets the eye.
4. Lucy Diale – Generations The Legacy
Manaka Ranaka is a South African actress popular for her ex-convict role as Lucy Diale on Generations The Legacy. Her role is evolving into a more loveable character and has everyone wondering who she really is off-set.
Ranaka has been playing the role of Lucy Diale on Generations: The Legacy ever since the show was rebooted after the infamous “Generations 16″ saga.
This is a far cry from the experience she had 21 years ago when she was fired after refusing to terminate her pregnancy at the time at the behest of her female bosses.
5. David Genaro and Suffocate Ndlovu – Rhythm City
On the now canned drama series, etv David Genaro and Suffocate Ndlovu were undoubtedly the best villain characters on screen. Jamie Barlette played the might, David Genaro, whilst Mabaso played the soft-spoken and deadly gangster Suffocate Ndlovu.
Jamie Bartlett is well known for his role on Rhythm City, as the villainous David Genaro, whose diabolical actions have everyone in a twist. Jamie Bartlett will be hosting his new show called “Hard Topics with Jamie Bartlett” on Hillbrow TV.