Thembisa Mdoda Dedicates Win to Late Mother as 'DAM' Debuts on Showmax
- Thembisa Mdoda has dedicated her latest win to her late mother
- Thembisa Mdoda stars in the new Showmax thriller series titled DAM
- Thembisa Mdoda's mom passed away 10 years ago but the star believes she's working overtime for her to continue winning
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Thembisa Mdoda is one of the cast members of a new Showmax thriller series titled DAM. The series premiered on Showmax on Monday, 22 February.
Thembisa took to Instagram to dedicate her latest gig to her late mother. She passed away just over 10 years ago. The actress described her beloved mom as a "ninja for her kids".
She shared that her mom would stay up in her car to listen to her sister Anele Mdoda's show when she started out on radio. Anele was still doing a late night shift at the time but her mother stayed up to listen to her daughter. Thembisa said her mother used to watch her plays at least five times.
"She called me by my character names for weeks after."
The star expressed that she misses her mom especially on days when she's winning.
"#DAMSeries starts today on Showmax. So proud to be part of this. Thank you mom, you are constantly fighting. I can feel it. Camagu Qengeba. Siyaqhuba."
Her fans took to her comment section to share their thoughts on her heartwarming post. Check out some of their comments below:
anisa_lauridlamini said:
"I can't wait to watch your show."
xolmthabela commented:
"Eish yazi abomama are a blessing Thembisa. The things my mom had to do to show support to all her six kids are insurmountable."
food_with_kate wrote:
"Yoh I just checked the trailer- spooky vibes. IT'S DEFINITELY A THRILLER."
phililetyelela said:
"She is working overtime but you're also putting in the work. Camagu."
chidocaro commented:
"Mothers are a special breed: All the best @thembisamdoda."
Source: Instagram
In other entertainment news, Briefly.co.za reported that Mzwandile Ngubeni has returned to acting after a five-year break. The actor has bagged a role in The River.
Mzwandile portrays the character of a pilot, Elvis Baloyi, in the popular show. Entertainment commentator Phil Mphela reports that Mzwandile said about his return to acting:
"I did what every actor should be doing, go back to the floor and take acting lessons. It's like driving if you haven't done it in a while, you need a refresher course."
Mzwandile's fans have praised him for the way he brings his character to life. Those who have watched the new season of the soapie have fallen in love with Elvis. A tweep @OfentseShezi wrote:
"He is doing well there by 'The River' already, he is hilarious."
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Source: Briefly News
