Fulu Modibedi Reprises Her Role as Dineo in Seriously Single Too on Netflix
- Fulu Modibedi returned to play Dineo in Seriously Single Too, the sequel to the beloved 2020 South African romcom premiering on Netflix on 16 October 2026
- The actress opened up about a standout moment on set involving an unscripted drunken karaoke scene with her co-stars
- Fulu also teased an upcoming sitcom she finished filming, set to air on a popular DStv channel
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Six years after the original film won over South African audiences, Fulu Modibedi is back as the lovable Dineo in Seriously Single Too. The Netflix sequel to the 2020 romantic comedy drops on Friday, 16 October 2026, and this time Dineo finds herself tangled up in the chaos of organising a bridal shower for her best friend Noni.
Speaking to Daily Sun, Fulu said returning to the character felt instinctive rather than forced. "It felt like the right time. I could bring a more mature perspective to Dineo," she said. The actress also noted that the supportive atmosphere on set made stepping back into comedy feel refreshing, despite the demands the genre places on a performer.
The karaoke scene that stole the show
Among the memories Fulu took away from production, one moment stands out. She told BONA Magazine, recalling an impromptu karaoke sequence that made it onto screen:
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"We were simply allowed to have fun as a group of girlfriends.”
The cast were asked to learn a song beforehand, then directed to perform a drunken karaoke scene, with no pressure around dialogue, wardrobe, or comedic timing. For Fulu, who describes herself as someone who struggles with improvisation, the energy of her castmates carried her through.
"I am not the best at improvisation, but having the other women there and feeding off their energy made it easier.”
A new sitcom is in the pipeline
Beyond Seriously Single Too, Fulu wants fans to keep their eyes open for another project. She recently wrapped filming on a new sitcom in which she plays the mother of two pre-teens. recalling an impromptu karaoke sequence that made it onto screen. She revealed:
"I play a mother of two pre-teens in a light-hearted, family-oriented comedy.”
Amanda Seome joined the Netflix cast
Netflix's Blood Legacy returned for a second season, continuing the Ndlovu family's battle over Spear Industries.
Veteran actress Thembi Nyandeni and Amanda Seome joined the cast, admitting they were nervous about stepping into an established show.
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