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Mbali Nkosi: A rising star

From dancer to acting roles; this youngster is a go getter and will not stop aiming high.

She may not be your everyday face on your TV screens but this is the beginning for her and she is set to be everywhere.

Landing first time acting roles in Rockville and Zabalaza for Nkosi has marked a big deal for her life and where she is headed.

We caught up with the newbie for a quick Q&A.

-Who is Mbali Nkosi?

• Simply a girl who has a dream and a willingness to achieve it!

-Where were you born and how old are you?

• I was born in the heart of Johannesburg however all my family is from KZN, I’m 25 years young and not ashamed of it

-You a young beauty, I’ve heard people on socials ask questions like 'is she really black ', Please fill us in?

• Hahahaha this question always seems to pop up… well YES I am, I’m half Zulu and half Swati. It shouldn’t matter we all beautifully African at the end of the day.

-We,ve seen you on socials and on TV, but never really read an upclose about Mbali, how did you start of in the media industry?

• Most people will remember me dancing for Thembi Seete which I did for four years and loved it because of this I was able to tour the nationally, internationally and had the opportunity to network.

-Has acting been something you have always wanted to pursue?

• Yes!! My mother placed me in dance and drama classes from the age of 5, I always had a passion for entertainment as a whole and want to pursue all aspects of it.

-You’ve recently been shooting for Rockville Season 3, please tell us about how you got the role and what is your character?

• Many might not remember however I received the role last season as Cindy then Shona saw potential in me and gave me the opportunity to extend my role this next season, which I’m very stoked about.

• The character I portray is Cindy, she is a sweet girl but knows what she wants and doesn’t get intimidated easily…for more juicy bits you will have to watch Rockville season 3.

-What do you love about the role you are playing?

• I love the fact that Cindy lives her own life by her own rules and that it gives me the opportunity to speak to a certain voice that people can relate with.

-Having to be part of a stellar crew of actors such as Connie Ferguson and Terry Pheto; women regarded to be phenomenal, how does it feel and what are you learning from them?

• Sooo true, I really look up to them, honestly it felt amazing to be on the same crew and even have scenes with Terry, every day is a new learning. Composure, body language, tone, the list is endless.

-Are you also going to appear in Zabalaza? What is your role in it?

• Yes I am, I can’t disclose too many details about it as yet, check out my Facebook page and I’ll keep you in the loop.

-Besides acting what is Mbali up too?

• I present, sing and from time to time do some photographic modelling.

-What are the future plans going forward?

• There is a new drama series that I will also be appearing in 

• Feature in a couple of songs

• Launch our fashion label

• Expand HotBerry!

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