Jo-Anne Reyneke’s Stellar Screen Takeover: Mzansi Star of Bad Influencer on the Rise in 2025
- Jo-Anne Reyneke's portrayal of a fierce mother in Netflix's Bad Influencer resonated deeply, drawing praise for its authenticity and emotional punch
- Reyneke juggled compelling turns as Buyi in Scandal! and Nontobeko in YouTube's Shut Up! Men Are Talking, showcasing her versatility across platforms
- Despite the flood of acclaim, Reyneke emphasised humility
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Jo-Anne Reyneke is carving out a commanding presence across South Africa's entertainment landscape, blending international streaming hits with homegrown TV staples in a way that has got fans buzzing.
At 37, the actress has become synonymous with characters that linger long after the credits roll: women who are flawed, fierce, and fiercely relatable. Her latest triumph, the role of BK in Netflix's Bad Influencer, has catapulted her into fresh conversations, with Mzansi viewers dissecting every nuanced glance and gut-wrenching decision.
But Reyneke, who reflected on her 10-year marriage, is not resting on those laurels; she is simultaneously holding court in e.tv's Scandal! as the layered Buyi and stealing scenes in the YouTube series Shut Up! Men Are Talking as the sharp-tongued Nontobeko. In a candid chat with Daily Sun, Reyneke admitted the whirlwind of attention caught her off guard.
She shared:
"I didn't expect people to connect with BK the way they have."
She continued:
"I played her truthfully, and maybe that’s what people are responding to. I’m beyond thrilled by the love the show and BK are getting. It’s so humbling."
Jo-Anne nails big roles
Reyneke's current hot streak feels like the payoff to years of steady climbing in an industry that chews up talent. She's long been the go-to for roles demanding emotional acrobatics, but 2025 marks a pivot where her work spans borders and formats without missing a beat.
On Scandal!, Buyi embodies the everyday grit of township life, ambitious yet anchored, her storylines weaving through betrayals and breakthroughs that keep viewers glued week after week. Over on YouTube, Shut Up! Men Are Talking, which has Mzansi raving, lets Reyneke flex her comedic chops as Nontobeko, a no-nonsense firecracker.
It is this chameleon quality that sets her apart: one day she is unraveling family secrets on a soap, the next she's skewering gender tropes in a web series, all while owning a Netflix drop that trends globally.
Reflecting on the cascade of compliments rolling in, Reyneke keeps her feet firmly planted. She said:
"It’s wonderful and humbling."
She added:
"People are finally seeing how good I am at what I do. But I try not to let it get to my head. I hear the compliments, but I take them with a pinch of salt. I want to keep growing."
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Jo-Anne's-ex husband opens up about the past
For ten years, Jo-Anne Reyneke was married to actor Thami Mnqolo, who starred on popular SABC1 soapie: Generations. Mnqolo spilled the beans on why he and others were fired from the Mfundi Vundla-created soapie.
Briefly News reported that the axed actors had requested help from even the highest political echelons of the time.
Source: Briefly News
