Former Miss SAs Shudufhadzo Musida and Ndavi Nokeri Bag Acting Gigs, SA Reacts: “Are They Talented?”

• Shudu Musida and Ndavi Nokeri, former Miss South Africa winners, are set to make their acting debuts in the series Queen Modjadji
• Shudu will portray Muthanoni Mulalo, a wife from the VhaVenda Royal Family, while Ndavi will play Muthanoni Khensani, a wife from the VaTsonga Royal Family
• Social media reactions to their casting were mixed, with some questioning their acting abilities and others expressing excitement for the show
• Briefly News spoke to a Film and TV graduate Tafadzwa Ndamuka who shared that she has been struggling to secure gigs because first preference is now being given to models and influencers

South African models Shudu Musida and Ndavi Nokeri are venturing into the world of acting. The stars reportedly bagged acting roles in the upcoming series, Queen Modjadji.

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Ndavi Nokeri and Shudu Musida to make acting debuts in new series

Former Miss South Africa winners Shudufhadzo Musida and Ndavi Nokeri are about to take over the Mzansi acting scene. The beauty queens are reportedly going to star in the highly anticipated series, Queen Modjadji.

According to entertainment commentator Phil Mphela, Shudu will play Muthanoni Mulalo who is one of the king/queen’s wives from the VhaVenda Royal Family while Ndavi will play Muthanoni Khensani, one of the king/queen’s wives from the VaTsonga Royal Family. He wrote:

"Former Miss SA Shudufhadzo Musida will be making her screen acting debut on the series, Queen Modjadji. Shudu plays Muthanoni Mulalo who is one of the king/queen’s wives from the VhaVenda Royal Family."

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Another post read:

"Ndavi Nokeri, Miss South Africa 2022 has been cast in the upcoming epic series, Queen Modjadji. Ndavi plays the role of Muthanoni Khensani — one of the king/queen’s wives from the VaTsonga Royal Family."

Speaking exclusively to Briefly News, film and TV graduate Tafadzwa Ndamuka complained about the recent trend that socialites and influencers are getting more acting gigs. She said:

"As a film graduate, I find it frustrating that models and influencers are often given acting roles simply because of their social media influence.

"This undermines the hard work and dedication that many trained actors put into their craft. It's important to prioritise talent and skill over social media following when casting for roles in the film industry."

Mzansi react to news of Ndavi Nokeri and Shudu bagging acting roles

Social media users were divided following the announcement. Some said acting roles should be reserved for real actors. Others noted that they can't wait for the show.

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@AmuRasie said:

"I hope these beauty queens can act"

@Papirazzi_ commented:

"Where are real actresses bakithi ."

@MzuraVanie added:

"Students who are doing Drama must just give up."

@Sammy_Sauce1 said:

"Another one? Wow! Who's the casting director? I think someone has a model fetish "

@Adv_Dlela said:

"We will always cry for our beloved actors as now will ever be replaced by influencers."

Sindi Dlathu plugs her sister Tina for upcoming The Queendom series

Meanwhile, Briefly News reported that Sindi Dlathu is said to have plugged get sister, Tina, in an upcoming series. The Dlathu sisters will star in an anticipated BET drama called The Queendom, set to premiere in April 2024.

Our fave, Sindi Dlathu, has reportedly bagged a role for her baby sister, Tina. Ahead of the premiere of BET's The Queendoom, it was revealed that the sisters would star in the drama series, where Tina will play a young Cindi.

Source: Briefly News