Sonia Mbele Returns to Screens, Former 'Generations' Star Joins New Telenovela

Sonia Mbele Returns to Screens, Former 'Generations' Star Joins New Telenovela

  • Sonia Mbele is making a return to our screens after taking a break from working in front of the camera a few years back
  • The former Generations (now defunct) star quit acting in the soapie after her ex-hubby allegedly forced her to do so
  • The stunner, who is a producer on The Real Housewives of Johannesburg, will portray the role of Zola in the new Mzansi Magic hit telenovela DiepCity

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Sonia Mbele is making a return to acting. The former Generations actress has bagged a role in the new hit telenovela DiepCity.

The stunner's fans would be happy to hear that Sonia has finally decided to work in front of the camera again. The star reportedly quit acting in Generations after her ex-hubby forced her to do so some years ago.

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Sonia Mbele, returns to screens, former 'Generations' star, joins, new telenovela
Former Generations actress Sonia Mbele is making a return to our screens. Image: @thee_sonia
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The stunner has been working behind the camera as a producer on litty shows such as Real Housewives of Johannesburg and Pastors' Wives.

ZAlebs reports that Sonia will play the role of Zola in the Mzansi Magic soapie. According to Sunday World, Sonia will make her debut as Zola in the show on 27 July. The star told the publication:

"The character and I share the same level of determination and getting the job done at all cost, once you start something you have to see it through."

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The new soapie has a star-studded cast including the likes of Khaya Dladla, Vusi Kunene, Winnie Ntshaba and Paballo Mavundla, among others. The viewers of the new telenovela took to Twitter to share their thoughts on the first episode. Check out some of their comments below:

@Dagger_makhubo said:

"I'm watching the repeat and I'm already confused. Is the kid on the drawing the same one running to the interview?"

@mivuyo24 commented:

"Amazing first episode. Wow, all this time you think your child died but dololo they're still living and have the same talent as you. This will be amazing, hopefully Ona is the daughter that they thought died in the fire."

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Mxolisi Mngadi (Editor) Mxolisi Mngadi is an entertainment reporter. He graduated in 2002 from Damelin with a Diploma in Journalism, majoring in African and International Studies, Journalism and Electronic Media. He then started his journalism career at the Daily Sun newspaper, went on to The Citizen, and worked as a senior reporter at News24. He has been a writer for more than 15 years.