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Mangaliso Mthembu is a bright, bubbly girl with big dreams.<\/strong><\/p>\n

\u201cWhen I was five, I used to watch a soap opera called Isibaya and dream of seeing myself on TV,\u201d smiles Mangaliso. That dream became a reality in 2022 when her mom, Zama, told her about a casting call for a child actor in One Weeks, a family comedy series. After a video audition, she anxiously awaited the outcome, praying daily for the role. Her perseverance paid off when she received the life-changing news \u2013 she got the part.<\/p>\n

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\nMAKING MEMORIES<\/strong>
\nThe young actress, who is now in Grade 6 at Reddam House Ballito, was bursting with excitement as she prepared for her first role. \u201cI was so happy! My mom gave me the script, and I practiced all day,\u201d she says. Her first taste of professional acting took her to Johannesburg, where she filmed for two months. The experience was beyond anything she had imagined. \u201cI expected strict people on set, but everyone was so fun and supportive,\u201d she says. Among her many memorable moments on set, one stands out: filming a wedding scene in Soweto. \u201cWe were flower girls in big dresses, dancing and singing despite the thunderstorm outside. It was unforgettable,\u201d she beams.<\/p>\n

EMBRACING THE ROLE<\/strong>
\nMangaliso plays Angie, a sharp-witted, sarcastic, yet kind-hearted ten-year-old girl. Preparing for the role was a mix of practice and instinct. “I\u2019d practice my lines every day and stay in character between takes,” she says. The guidance from the show\u2019s writer, Chris Q Radebe, who also took on the role of producer and director, was invaluable. \u201cHe was the one who loved me the most on set,\u201d she adds with a laugh.<\/p>\n

STRIKING A BALANCE<\/strong>
\nDespite the demands of filming, Mangaliso managed to balance her schoolwork with her budding acting career. Filming wrapped just in time for her to focus on her studies, though she admits it was a busy period. Yet, she wouldn\u2019t have it any other way. “It\u2019s a dream come true,” she says. Looking ahead, Mangaliso dreams of continuing her acting career, possibly venturing into singing and rapping, and even writing.<\/p>\n

Mangaliso\u2019s parents have been supportive throughout the experience, but encourage her to stay humble. “My mum and dad always tell me not to let the fame get to my head,” she says. Zama is extremely proud of her daughter\u2019s accomplishments and overall approach to life. \u201cShe\u2019s teaching me to manifest my dreams and put them out into the universe,\u201d she says.<\/p>\n

WATCH THE SHOW<\/strong>
\nOne Weeks is a family comedy about Fana, a charming high-school dropout from Soweto. He can\u2019t believe his luck when he finds himself dating Lihle, a very successful lawyer. He has to rely on the help of Lihle\u2019s 10-year-old daughter, Angie, to avoid losing her to rich men. New episodes are released every Monday on Showmax.<\/p>\n

Details:<\/strong> One Weeks is streaming on Showmax: www.showmax.com;
\nIG: @mthembu_princess<\/a>; Tiktok: @mthembuprincess<\/p>\n

Photograph:<\/strong> @ZIYANA_MEDIA<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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