Savage Beauty star hosts acting masterclass in Ekurhuleni
Award-winning actress Nthati Moshesh captivated local talent at the Dumisani Masilela Theatre with her first-ever acting masterclass, encouraging young performers to master realism, naturalism, and the business side of showbiz.
Veteran actress Nthati Moshesh led an acting styles masterclass at the Dumisani Masilela Theatre, focusing on realism and naturalism.
Moshesh, known for her roles in TV series such as Savage Beauty and Isono, shared her experience with aspiring actors while captivating the audience with her warmth, posing for photos and exchanging hugs.
Born and raised in Katlehong, Moshesh reflected on her journey from the township to national TV screens. She revealed that it was her first time teaching acting and expressed enthusiasm for future sessions.
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“Surprisingly, I did very well, and I’d love to do it again,” she said.
The masterclass focused on helping actors use the techniques of realism and naturalism to enhance character authenticity. Moshesh also emphasised the importance of understanding the business side of the arts.
“Ekurhuleni has a lot of talent. I lived in Katlehong for my first 18 years; this is where my love for acting began,” she said.
She stressed the need to take art seriously as a profession, “It’s important to start taking the arts as a business. This is often called show-business, and we need to master the business side; something Dr John Nkani taught me.”
She also offered encouragement to young performers, “I love the energy young people bring. They must not give up. They must follow their passion, invest in it and put in the work and hours.”
Attendee Mandla Namo, also known as ‘Ignition Namo’, highlighted the value of research in acting.
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“Reading, understanding different materials and staying tuned to what is happening around us helps portray characters accurately,” he said.
“The session also touched on how actors can build a presence using social media and other tools to grow their audience.”
Namo has appeared in various productions, including Loxion Lyrics, Ke-Jive, Confidence, Eyamadoda Ayipheli, and The Legend of the Black Snake.
