From Ganster to Pastor’s Kid: Vuyo Biyela Embraces New Role on Mzansi Magic’s ‘Genesis’

• Former Sibongile & The Dlamini's star Vuyo Biyela has joined the cast of Mzansi Magic's Genesis
• There is so much more to the talented Vuyo Biyela, as he is also a musician, and fans are expecting to hear those vocals on the show
• Biyela spoke exclusively to Briefly News about how this role differs from the other roles he has tackled before

There is a new charmer in town, and it is none other than the versatile Vuyo Biyela. The actor has joined the talented cast of Genesis, but he shared with Briefly News that this role is the complete opposite of any role he has tackled before.

The former Sibongile & The Dlamini's actor will portray the role of a pastor's kid who is also a church leader. This is something that's not too different from his private life.

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Biyela, who burst onto the scene with his role as Mlilo on the 1Magic series The River, spoke exclusively to Briefly News about this new role. He highlighted how Liziwe, his new character, differs from the other roles he has tackled before.

"Stepping into this new character feels amazing, because it was a different role/character from the ones I played previously," he shared.

Vuyo Biyela said he has always wanted to play a role that would challenge him, and he believes that playing Lizwi will fulfil his dream.

"I always prayed for a role that would somewhat challenge me. I mean, from Mlilo, who was hardcore or had a gangster side, to Kwenzo, who was soft and a 'yes man', to a pastor's kid. What a stretch. But I always challenge myself to play different characters," he continued.

When Vuyo embraced Lizwi, he felt at home. He revealed that he grew up in the church:

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"What was exciting and fun for me, tapping into this one, is that it’s not too far from reach. I grew up in church, so playing this character feels like tapping into the young Vuyo who grew up going and singing in church."

What Mzansi thinks about Vuyo's new role

Fans got to experience more of Vuyo Biyela's talents, as he is also a musician. Reacting to a post from the star on Instagram, people shared their excitement to hear those vocals on the show, as Genesis is a Gospel record label company.

Athi_Mdingi gushed:

"I honestly thought my eyes were fooling me when I saw you."

Sithembiso Dee said:

"I can't wait to watch you on Genesis. I know you’re gonna kill it."

Brenda Keletso celebrated:

"Yeaaaay, my fav has landed!"

Mellow Mamacita joked:

"I still see @voodur_nuz as Kwenzo, and I still see @naymaps as Mkhululi. Aii man adjusting to new roles is difficult."

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Buyile Mdala gets real on the highs and lows of acting

In a previous report from Briefly News, Genesis actor Buyile Mdladla spoke about the highs and lows of the acting industry.

The actor, who is also a pastor and leads a church with his wife, says his faith is what keeps him going when the industry gets tough.

Source: Briefly News