Popularly known as David Genaro, from RhythmCity, James Bartlett was one of the most loved actors in South Africa. Most admired his craft, and how he had a way of speaking a language that wa not understood by some.

 

 

 

People liked how he brought himself into the character, and made it look so easy. When RhythmCity came to an end, Bartlett had already exited the a up show. His exit was remarkable, and praised by many.

It has now been reported that former Rhythm City actor, Jamie Bartlett has died aged 55. The talented actor was best known for portraying the role of David Genaro in the eTV soapie, that has since ended. He was recently seen by viewers on Mzansi Magic’s ‘The Republic’, but his role just made few appearances. eNCA has reported that, a close family member confirmed his passing. He will be missed by the fans, may his soul rest in peace.

Award-winning theatre legend and TV actor, Jamie Bartlett has died. His death was announced on Monday evening. He was 55. He was famous for being Mike O’ Reilly in #Isidingo and David Genaro on #RhythmCity. #RIPJamieBartlettThe respected theatre legend and TV actor, Jamie Bartlett has died. His death was announced on Monday evening. He was 55. His death was confirmed by a family member to the South African media.

 

 

 

 

 
The award-winning Thespian shared the screen, both small and big; and tread the boards with some of the finest actors in South Africa and abroad.

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Jamie Bartlett, popularly known as David Genaro in Rhythm City, will be in Mbombela. Picture: Supplied
Well-respected by the entertainment industry, Bartlett was mostly famous for his roles as Mike O’ Reilly on SABC 3’s “Isidingo” and David Genaro on e.tv’s “Rhythm City”.

He won the Best Actor in a Soap award at the South African Film and Television Awards on three occasions and was nominated five times in total. He left “Rhythm City” towards the end of 2019, and made his final appearance on in February 2020 when Genaro was shot.

Reflecting on his journey with “Rhythm City” ending he told IOL Entertainment that his journey had many commas, many opportunities.

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“It has meandered to its absolute end. I’ve been afforded the luxury of breathing this guy, I’ve been given an exit story by e.tv and Quizzical Pictures, the likes of which, I’ve never been given. They’ve thrown the kitchen sink at this story. And they used what I was really trained at in the old days,” he reflected.

His final role on screen was as a corrupt Russian ambassador on Mzansi Magic’s “The Republic”, earlier this year.

He was, however, also a theatre legend, putting on Fleur Du Cap Theatre Award and Naledi Theatre Award winning performances on stage.

Popular TV, theater, and film actor Jamie Bartlett has passed away at the age, of 55. He was well known for portraying the role of David Genaro on e.TV’s canned soapie, Rhythm City.

According to the news Channel, his sudden death was confirmed by a close family member. The cause of death has not yet been revealed.

Before joining Rhythm City he was part of the cast of SABC’s popular TV series Isidingo where he played the character of Mike O’Riley.
 

 

Veteran multi-award winning actor Jamie Bartlett has passed away, aged 55.
Best known for his role as David Genaro on the eTV soapie Rhythm City.
#RIPJamieBartlettVeteran actor Jamie Bartlett best known for his role as David Genaro on soapie Rhythm City has died aged 55.

Jamie Bartlett’s death was confirmed by the news channel eNCA on Monday night.

According to eNCA, though the veteran actor’s death was confirmed by a close family member, his cause of death is still to be revealed.

 

 

 

 
Bartlett is best known for his role as the wicked puppet master, David Genaro, on Rhythm City.

The role of David Genaro made Bartlett famous across Africa, as Rythm City aired in many African countries such as Kenya, Zimbabwe, Botswana, Lesotho, Cameroon, Malawi and Ghana.

He also won three SAFTAs ( South African Film and Television Awards) for the iconic role.

He left Rhythm City towards the end of 2019 after his character David Genaro was written out of the show. He made his final appearance on 5 February 2020 when Genaro was shot.

Unathi Left Mzansi Impressed After She Did This To This Lady. See Their Gorgeous Body Goal Before & After

 
Mzansi were left in tears after she helped a young lady after she struggled with her weight loss. For years we have seen Unathi showing her figure after she decided to join the gym. It’s not a decree that the South African Media personality is beautiful and she has a nice body.

The actress has shared how she once help a young lady who also wanted to have a beautiful body and a figure like her. Unethi could not believe that the lady she once help would come back and look more than her. She recently took it to her social media page where she shared the testimony.

With caption: “MOTIVATIONAL MONDAYS – Meet @nondwemei who in 2016 asked me to guide her weight loss journey. We sat down and I gave her an eating plan and gym regimen. I hadn’t see her in so long and she rocked up on Friday looking lik an ENTIRE snack. I SCREAMED ‘Nondwe WTF Joe you look so s’ and she laughed and said ‘ It’s coz I did EVERYTHING you told me to do Unsta!’ I am SO PROUD OF YOU. I love you not just because you share a name with my mom but also because YOU LOVED YOURSELF enough to give yourself the GIFT OF HEALTH. CAMAGU 🙏🏾♥️🙏🏾 she wrote.

When it comes to eating healthy, Unathi has never been secretly to see the details. Yet she keeps on sharing all her strategies. Unethi is a living testimony, Unethi used to look like this lady before she lost weight. Unethi was used to fat back when she was still.married to her ex-husband. She has even working hard to keep the body we see.