Nozuko Ntshangase Opens Up About the Dark Side of Showbiz: "I Thought It Was Hollywood"

• Actress Nozuko Ntshangase got real about the dark side of the South African entertainment industry
• The former DiepCity actress said there is a lot of injustice in showbusiness and a lot of fighting
• Nozuko stated that she had hoped it would resemble Hollywood, but she was shocked to find it in this state

South African actress Nozuko Ntshangase was a recent guest on the Access Genie Podcast, where she spilled the tea on how she views the South African film and television industry.

Nozuko on actor being underpaid and overworked

Talented actress Nozuko Ntshangase said her sentiments are not to be mistaken for someone who lacks gratitude for the opportunities she was presented. However, she spoke truthfully of the many injustices she witnessed in the industry.

While on the podcast, the actress revealed the dark side of the South African entertainment industry. She touched on actors and actresses being overworked and underpaid.

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“When I started working in the industry, it was not what I expected. I didn't think there would be a lot of fighting, a lot of injustices. I didn't expect to find the industry in this state.

“I didn't expect the bad side. I didn't expect to find that, in most cases, actors are overworked and underpaid. I didn't expect the conditions actors had to work under. I thought it was Hollywood. I get shocked all the time.”

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Source: Briefly News