Nompilo Mwelase, the actress from Skeem Saam, has been accused of being “r ude and heartless” to aspiring actresses who attended auditions organized by Black Brains Pictures.
The production company, owned by renowned actor and producer Mandla N, spent the weekend in KwaZulu-Natal looking for IsiZulu-speaking actors and actresses.The auditions began in Newcastle and ended in.
Mwelase, who plays Nokuthula on SABC1’s daily drama series, served as a casting director at Saturday’s tryouts at Durban’s Batcentre.Some individuals said that they were denied the opportunity to show off their talents because they were abruptly cut by Mwelase.
Sizwe Mbanjwa, who said he borrowed money from friends to get closer to realizing his dream, was among 2000 aspiring actors who allege that they were subjected to ill treatment, according to Sunday World.
“Right now I am questioning my credibility and worth in this entertainment industry, I have never been so embarrassed,” said Mbanjwa.
“Just when I was getting started, that lady from Skeem Saam curtly cut me by saying ‘next’.
Another disappointed prospect, Nozizwe Mdletshe, accused Mwelase of being impatient, claiming that she gave preferential attention to people who were already in the acting industry.
“It was heartbreaking to see some kids walking away in tears after that harsh rejection. Imagine being turned away like that after having gone through grueling preparations and sacrifice, said Mdletshe.
“What I also picked up is that some people were allowed to bypass the long queue at the expense of others who had endured the scorching sun.
“That was unfair because some of us arrived in the early hours.”