Actor Thembinkosi Mthembu Bags 1st Acting Award Alongside Melusi Yeni
- South African seasoned actor Thembinkosi Mthembu recently bagged his first award alongside veteran actor Melusi Yeni
- The two stars won their first awards at the Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film and TV Awards
- Thembinkosi Mthembu shared that he was thankful for the love and support he got from his fans, which made him take this award home
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South African actors Thembinkosi Mthembu and Melusi Yeni recently received awards for their amazing work on screen.
Thembinkosi Mthembu and Melusi Yeni bag their 1st awards
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Recently, the two talented actors received their first acting awards at the 11th annual Simon Mabhunu Sabela Film and TV Awards. These stars were celebrated for their outstanding work and the effort they put into the KZN entertainment industry.
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Speaking to TshisaLIVE, Melusi Yeni discussed winning the award 25 years after embarking on his acting career.
He said:
"It always feels good for someone to shake your hand and say, 'well done'. We see you, we appreciate you, and that's exactly what this is."
Shaka iLembe actor Thembinkosi Mthembu also told the publication how anxious he was about winning the award, as he was nominated alongside his friend and fellow actor Wiseman Mncube.
He said:
"You're nothing without your co-actors. Actors are nothing without extras and so many people are nothing without the cameraman filming or the directors. We all need each other, so we need to respect everyone we work with."
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