Bonko Khoza Bags and Opens Up About New Role in Showmax’s New Thriller Series ‘Red Ink’
- Actor Bonko Khoza bagged a new role on Showmax's new thriller series called Red Ink
- Former The Wife actor opened up about how challenging the character he plays on the series is
- Bonko also shared that he had to change his diet for his prison scenes on the show
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Actor Bonko Khaoza has been a household name since he starred in Showmax's original series, The Wife. The star recently got candid about a new Showmax role he bagged.
Bonko Khoza bags new role on Red Ink
The fan-favourite actor Bonko Khoza recently opened up about the challenges he faced while playing his new role character on Showmax's upcoming thriller series called Red Ink.
Bonko told Briefly News that he was excited when he found out that he was the one who got the role in the series. He said:
" I felt really excited and ecstatic to learn that I had landed the role of Napoleon on Red Ink. My biggest excitement was landing another book adaptation, I think it’s a growing market in the South African film and Television industry and I knew that this being my third one and second on Showmax really mean that I would be at the forefront of this shift in the industry and I’m always honoured to bring to life characters that once only existed in books. And with Red Ink being a best seller I was really looking forward to doing justice to this iconic character.
"Thrillers are awesome it’s a genre that we haven’t truly explored in SA so being part of this star studded Crime Thriller meant we were all part of something new and unique. The challenges were really about understanding the genre and translating that it into my performance. A Slow burning revelation of information keeping the character mysterious until the very end. It was also crazy spending 12 hours a day in a prison cell. It kinda f*cked me up a little bit it worked for the character.
"I’d love the audience to take away a deeper understanding of psychopaths and serial killers and what makes them the way they are. No one is born evil. There’s things that happen to us that slowly shap who we become. So my job was to humanise this villian in a way that is relatable and turns the mirror onto society and make them wonder if in some alternate universe they would maybe be a villian if their own tables and situations were turned. Or if you grew up differently in a different situation. I’d love for the audience you learn that the social issues on the surface are a reflection a deeper underlying social economic issue that we are all a part of."
The CEO of Showmax, Marc Jury, shared with Briefly News:
"Showmax is gearing up for a significant year in 2024, we will be commencing with a content lineup filled with top-tier entertainment from globally renowned brands. Additionally, there will be an unprecedented array of African Originals, and the introduction of the inaugural mobile Premier League plan for Africa."
Bonko Khoza reflects on marriage and parenthood
Bonko Khoza and his wife Lesego recently welcomed their first baby, and the actor revealed that it has not been easy.
The Wife's star actor opened up about how taxing being a parent has been for himself and his wife, Lesego, saying adjusting to the new dynamic has been tricky.
Bonko Khoza reflects on his past
In a recent report, Briefly News shared Bonko Khoza's recollection of his past and how he found salvation in his acting career.
The actor/ model touched on the life he was leading, where he battled substance abuse and dark thoughts.
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Source: Briefly News
