Vuyo Dabula Prepares for Acting Return After Facing Setbacks, Exciting New Projects on the Horizon

• Iconic Generations: The Legacy actor Vuyo Dabula is preparing for his big return to the acting space
• In a statement shared with Briefly News, Vuyo Dabula delved into the hardships that actors face in the local entertainment scene
• The former Queen Sono star has opened up about the multiple setbacks that he faced, which impacted his career
• Vuyo Dabula shared with Briefly News that he received an offer that he could not refuse

This comeback is necessary for the acting industry. Vuyo Dabula might have taken a hiatus but he is back to reclaim his spot.

Vuyo Dabua's inspiration behind acting

Former Generations: The Legacy actor Vuyo Dabula has recently reappeared in the spotlight. Known for roles such as Kumkani Phakade in the hit SABC 1 telenovela, Dabula is no stranger to the limelight.

In a statement shared with Briefly News, Vuyo Dabula revealed what inspired him to enter the acting world.

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“I can’t really say any specific thing that inspired me to be an actor, honestly. I just knew from very early on that acting is what I would do,” the star said.

Dabula added that he loves tapping into roles that are considered “out of the ordinary.”

Speaking exclusively to Briefly News, Vuyo Dabula said he got back into the spotlight because he received a sweet offer.

"It was not really a decision to get back to acting, but more of an interesting character coming to my doorstep, almost like an offer I couldn't refuse."

Vuyo Dabula prepares to return to the spotlight

The actor pushed the boundaries when he starred in Queen Sono as Shandu Johnson Magwaza. He shared that this character allowed him to tap into the international space. He then got into more Hollywood productions, such as Avengers: Age of Ultron and more.

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“Generations: The Legacy opened my career to a much wider local audience. And Queen Sono was a meaningful step toward reaching international viewers.”

His career does not come without its challenges, though. Vuyo took a bit of a break from the limelight.

Despite his success, Dabula is no stranger to the challenges of the entertainment industry.

“It’s tough to get to a position where you can control what you want to do, unlike in the USA. The industry here doesn’t always separate those with experience and decades of work from newcomers. But make no mistake—the stories and characters that deserve to be told will materialize,” he was quoted saying.

Vuyo Dabula on working with guns on set

In a previous report from Briefly News, Vuyo Dabula starred in the Showmax show The Butcher's Soul.

He was shot several times in the shoulder in 2022 and spent 2023 recovering physically and mentally.

Source: Briefly News