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‘The Wife’ – The Zulu brothers give Hlomu her flowers
The actors who played the Zulu brothers on 'The Wife' on Showmax share what they loved most about working with Mbalenhle Mavimbela (Hlomu).
The Zulu brothers from The Wife on Showmax | Picture: Supplied / Showmax
As The Wife on Showmax comes to it’s official end: the cast and crew and paying their dues.
Mbalenhle Mavimbela got the ball rolling by taking a retrospective look back at her career-making role as Hlomu in The Wife and now, her co-stars, The Zulu brothers, are sharing their farewell messages for her by highlighting what a pleasure it was to work with the woman that the show’s universe was built around.
Zulu brothers bid Hlomu farewell
Wiseman Mncube – Mqhele Zulu
“She’s a dedicated professional. I enjoyed working with Mbali,” said Wiseman Mncube, who plays her husband, Mqhele.
“It was a blessing to work with such a talented actress. She welcomed me with open arms; she was loving and also respectful. She’s a dedicated professional and I wish her nothing but the best going forward. It was an honour to share a screen with her.”
Mondli Makhoba – Nkosana Zulu
“She chooses her moments carefully and she plays generously.”
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“Mbalenhle is an amazing actress, she is very talented, she chooses her moments carefully, and she plays generously,” said Mondli Makhoba, who played Nkosana, the eldest Zulu brother.
“Working with her was refreshing because you know she will come prepared, ready to go where the scene takes her. She is respectful in her work; she understands who she is in a scene. She shines when needed and supports when needed, which is something many actors struggle with.”
Sipho Eric Ndlovu – Sambulo Zulu
“What an amazing thespian.”
“Working with Mbalenhle from Season one of The Wife has been a great experience,” says Sipho Eric Ndlovu, who played Sambulo Zulu.
“What an amazing thespian! She is committed to her work and she did a great job playing Hlomu. She would always be on time, and she comes prepared all the time. Sharing a scene with her, you get to feel her presence. It was really nice working with her.”
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Swelihle Luthuli – Ntsika Zulu
“She doesn’t just shine alone in a scene.”
“I enjoyed working with Mbali”, saids Swelihle Luthuli, who plays Ntsika, the youngest Zulu brother.
“She is a very amazing actress. She usually says that she’s Hlomu and Hlomu is her; they are one person. I like how she complements other characters; she doesn’t just shine alone in a scene. I’ve observed that about her. I’ve learnt a lot of things and I can say I’ve gained a sister.”
Facts about ‘The Wife’
Produced by Stained Glass, the multi-award-winning, record-breaking Showmax Original telenovela:
• Is still the most popular Showmax series ever.
• Topped Twitter most Thursdays under the hastah #TheWifeShowmax during its three-season run.
• As Qhawe, Kwenzo Ngcobo won Favourite Rising Star at the 2022 DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards and the People’s Choice Award at the 2022 GQ Men of the Year Awards.
• As Nqoba, Abdul Khoza won Favourite Male Actor at the 2022 DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards and Best Supporting Actor: Telenovela at the 2022 SAFTAs.
• As Mqhele, Bonko Khoza was named Best Actor: Telenovela at the 2022 SAFTAs.
• As Mandisa, Zikhona Sodlaka was nominated as Best Female Actor at the DStv Mzansi Viewers Choice Awards and Best Supporting Actress nominee, 2022 SAFTAs.
