Makgotso M Bags New Role in International Film ‘Survive’, Actress Opens Up About Her Battle With Mental Health

Makgotso M Bags New Role in International Film ‘Survive’, Actress Opens Up About Her Battle With Mental Health

  • Makgotso M has bagged a new role in a US film titled Survive and the actress opened up about her battle with mental health
  • The actress shared that she enjoyed every moment o filming the international movie because it explores mental health
  • On Mental Health Day on Monday, Makgotso expressed that knowing that she's not alone and talking about it has helped her on her journey

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Makgotso M has bagged a new role in a US film, Survive. She stars alongside fictional character Sansa Stark in the upcoming movie.

Makgotso M opened up about her mental health battle
Makgotso M has bagged a new role in US film, ‘Survive'. Image: @makgotsom1
Source: Instagram

Makgotso shared that the film directed by Mark Pellington explores mental health. She shared some of her scenes from the film.

Taking to Instagram, the actress shared that it was a pleasure to be part of the movie because mental health is close to her heart.

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Makgotso said one thing that’s helped her on her journey is knowing that she's not alone. She further said that being able to talk about it, educational content and things like therapy also help her a lot.

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TshisaLIVE reports that Makgotso commemorated Mental Health Day on Monday. She spoke about the importance of finding out more information about the "battlefield called the mind" in order to destigmatise it.

Social media users took to the stunner's timeline to congratulate her on bagging the role in the international film and also shared their thoughts on mental health.

shonisani_m wrote:

"Wow, you’re doing amazing, babe."

su_zee33 commented:

"I'm really proud of you."

maduvha_madima said:

"You are just amazing my darling, I don't think South Africa knows or understands how good you are."

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serame.ajayi wrote:

"One of my favourite South African actress, can't wait to watch you."

yolantarosetta commented:

"Your life is truly worth fighting for."

melo_malebo said:

"Mos That’s Sansa Stark! You’re a big deal sis."

zinhlepshabalala wrote:

"Ooh this is amazing!!!! @makgotsom1 this is incredible! The battle in the mind is the hardest 1 and those scars are even deeper! So proud of you sisi!"

mcebo_p08 added:

"Support system makes a huge difference."

Khaya Dladla bags Our Perfect Wedding hosting gig

In other entertainment news, Briefly News reported that Khaya Dladla has reportedly landed a new TV hosting gig. The House of Zwide actor is apparently the host of Our Perfect Wedding.

The Gagasi FM presenter reportedly posted a clip of himself filming the reality show about Mzansi's lux weddings, according to a source. It's reported that the former Uzalo star grabbed the opportunity with both hands when it presented itself because he didn't expect it.

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ZAlebs reports that Khaya Dladla confirmed that he's working on a new show but refused to share the name of the show he's working on because of the conditions of his contract.

The bubbly media personality shared that people will know soon. Khaya's career took a knock when he left Uzalo but he has dusted himself up and is winning again. He has appeared in House of Zwide, eHostela and bagged a Gagasi FM gig since exiting the SABC 1 telenovela.

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