Nthati Moshesh has opened up about her difficulties finding work in the industry.

Veteran actress Nthati Moshesh once thought that fame would last forever and that she would be walking red carpets until she died. Little did she know that she would later be unemployed, broke and on the verge of quitting showbiz.

The star has been a household name for more than two decades, starring in several high-profile TV series and films.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

But speaking to Drum recently, Nthati said that after leaving Saints and Sinners last year, she went through a slump that left her unemployed for eight months and relying on handouts.

“You know how our industry works – if you don’t work, you don’t eat. My finances were shocking. I had maxed out my credit card and I was relying on my family for handouts. Man, you have no idea.”

Feeling despondent, she said that she was on the verge of calling it quits.

“I honestly wanted to give up acting. I felt there was something else out there that could bring me more money.”

The star is back on screen as the no-nonsense cult leader, Masabatha, on hit prison drama, Lockdown. She says the role was a godsend.
Nthati Moshesh is a South African actress who currently plays the role of Mary Ndlovu in Mzansi magic drama, Isono. She is one of Mzansi’s prominent television figures who is a multi-award winner, several awards nominees and she is recognized as being one of the first black graduates in Performing Arts from Technikon Natal. Nthati has appeared on the big screen for two and a half decades and just like fine wine, she is getting better with age. She delivers thrilling performances, heartfelt appearances as well as contagious amusements. Let’s explore the Nthati Moshesh Biography and find out more about this premium Mzansi actress.