Former ‘YoTV’ Presenter Diolan Govender Bags 1st Acting Gig With Netflix: “I’m Polishing My Craft”

• Former YoTV presenter Diolan Govender has bagged his first-ever acting gig on Netflix's Miseducation
• The talented and bubbly personality plays the role of Shaan, a charismatic individual who is a complete contrast to Diolan in real life
• In a Briefly News exclusive, Diolan lifted the lid on Shaan and how it feels to be in a production that is streaming in 190 countries

Diolan Govender is coming for it all. The presenter has broadened his horizons and continues to do so as he added acting to his resume.

Diolan bags his first-ever acting gig

The former YoTV presenter, Diolan Govender, is part of the amazing cast of Netflix's Miseducation. The talented and bubbly personality plays the role of Shaan, a charismatic individual who, according to Diolan, is a complete contrast to him in real life.

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He exclusively spoke to Briefly News and talked in detail about his character.

He said:

"I play Shaan in Netflix’s new series, Miseducation, now streaming in 190 countries. Shaan is quite an interesting character because I see so many layers to him that aren’t necessarily shown in the show. While he is a charismatic individual, he’s definitely always keen to tickle his mischievous side, no matter how inconsiderate it may be to others (as seen in this season) - in fact, he’s quite the je*k.

"Tapping into Shaan wasn’t difficult per se, but it did take time to work on the physicality of the character as his demeanour is certainly on the masculine side, which completely contrasts with me in real life."

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How YoTV helped Diolan get a foot in the door

The presenter was on Mzansi's most iconic TV series, YoTV, for two years. Diolan said the start assisted him immensely as he got shown the ropes.

"Having my start on the most iconic youth show on the African continent prepared me for my future endeavours in every way possible. From honing in on my craft, polishing up my set etiquette and furthering my knowledge on professionalism in this industry, working on YoTV taught me the ropes of what it takes to be a professional in entertainment.

"While I have so much left to learn, I’m deeply grateful to my family over at Urban Brew for providing me with this knowledge during my time on the show," added the now actor.

Diolan spills the tea on what's next

Diolan is also a student at Wits University, where he is doing an undergraduate degree. In addition to that, he is also a public relations coordinator. The sky is the limit for Diolan, who is looking to shift his energy to focus on his acting skills.

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He added:

"I’m ready to take the next step in my career in entertainment. I’m certainly shifting my energy to polishing up my craft as a presenter to open up more opportunities in broadcasting once again."

Diolan also has a growing YouTube platform called Diolan's Diary, which he to showcase his personality authentically.

Miseducation is currently available to stream in 190 countries and has captured audiences' attention for its refreshing and youthful storyline.

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Source: Briefly News