Cape Town – Multiple award-winning actress, Brenda Ngxoli took to Twitter recently to reflect on her journey in the entertainment industry and to give herself a pat in the back for her accolades.
Brenda first shot into fame with her impressive character of “Vuyo” on Home Affairs – a drama series that made South Africans stay glued on their screens every Thursday evenings.
Since then she has donned many hats, including being a presenter on SABC 1’s Real Gobhoza and most recently playing “NomaPrincess” on The Queen alongside veteran actress, Connie Ferguson.
She shared what it was like playing “Vuyo” and her refusal to mediocrity when it comes to her “craft”.
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“From her voice, temperament, walk and emotions I went all in. Made courageous Choices. And she rewarded me with an International Emmy Nomination. Me, first South African and second African to be acknowledged by these Awards. Here too I worked myself to the bone. Refusing to deliver Mediocrity,” said Brenda.
From her voice, temperament, walk and Emotions I went All in.. made courageous Choices…And She rewarded me with an Int Emmy Nom. Me 1st SAfrican and 2nd African to be acknowledged by these Awards. Here too I worked myself to the bone. Refusing to deliver Mediocrity! https://t.co/ia7zPqmZTR
— Brenda Ngxoli ???????? (@Ngxoli) March 7, 2022
Brenda said that even with presenting, she went all out to deliver.
“Even when I was presenting I worked damn hard behind the scenes. Love me or hate me but no one will ever steal the amount of time ,energy and dedication I have committed to my craft. That is why I’m uber proud of my nine SAFTA (South African Film and Television Awards) nominations, three SAFTA wins and International Emmy nomination,” she said.
Even when I was Presenting I worked Dammmn hard behind the Scenes….Love me or hate Me but no one will ever Steal the Amount of Time ,Energy and Dedication I have Committed to my Craft. That is why I’m uber Proud of my 9SAFTA noms,3SAFTAwins& International Emmy Nomination
— Brenda Ngxoli ???????? (@Ngxoli) March 7, 2022
According to TshisaLive, Brenda took a hiatus from the entertainment scene to focus on her “spiritual” journey.
“I think the spiritual journey and being away has helped me to value people, to value the small moments. It has been amazing to realise just how much people are willing to help you and how much they care about you when you think that nobody cares,” TimesLive quoted her as saying.
Tweeps weighed in:
You have every right to be proud, it is the fruits that has come from a long time of working the lands…. From your work on the production ‘Home Affairs’ to ‘Rockville’, even the work you’ve been putting onto your YouTube channel…
— Mpho Angie (@MphoAngie4) March 7, 2022
And nobody can ever take that away from you. You’re one of our nation’s most prolific and versatile actresses. Nothing short of iconic, Queen. Your work speaks for itself. Much respect !
— Nathaniel Junior Oliphant (@natjroliphant) March 7, 2022
Ndiyazibona zonke roles ozidlalileyo kodwa Home Affairs! Damn girl you were so real that’s when I started to stock you! I respect you and your craft. You go girl continue do you!!!!
— Lungiswa Ngqandulo (@LNgqandulo) March 8, 2022
Please also know how much we appreciate you brenda. You an amazing actress. One of the best to ever grace us. Keep shining.
— Jack-wa-le-Para (@FeArFoKoL2) March 8, 2022
I fully agree with you Sis… I loved the character you played on Home Affairs..
— Mfundi (@Mfundi482) March 7, 2022
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