Ashay Sewlall, a 25-year-old from Richards Bay, KwaZulu-Natal, is one of the contestants on the latest season of Tropika Island of Treasure. The reality competition series, which premieres on SABC 1 on September 23, features a star-studded celebrity cast, including Nadia Nakai, Caster Semenya, and Wiseman Mncube. Sewlall, a former professional footballer, completed the Comrades Marathon last year and is confident that his fitness and competitive spirit will help him in the competition.
The new season of Tropika Island of Treasure was filmed on Réunion Island and features eight members of the public, known as Smoooth Fans, paired with celebrities. The contestants will face physical and mental challenges designed to test their strength, endurance, strategy, teamwork, and determination as they compete for a share of the R1 million prize. Sewlall believes his personality, positive attitude, and ability to work well with others will help him go far in the competition.
Sewlall's opportunity to join Tropika Island of Treasure came after people began tagging him on social media when auditions opened. He said he was excited to take on the challenge and make memories on the island. As a former Big Brother Mzansi contestant, Sewlall has experience with reality television and believes that staying true to oneself is crucial in the face of pressure and conflict.
Sewlall's priorities on the island include getting to know his partner and understanding their strengths and weaknesses. He prefers working together and believes that his sporting background will be useful in the competition. Sewlall is a presenter on Gagasi FM, creates content, and models for clothing brands, and he hopes to expand his career into acting.
The season of Tropika Island of Treasure will be hosted by Zanele Potelwa. Contestants will face a combination of challenges that will test their abilities and push them to their limits. Sewlall is ready for the challenges and plans to maintain a positive attitude throughout the competition. He believes that his calm and focused nature will help him perform well under pressure.
Should Sewlall win a share of the R1 million prize, he plans to invest the money with the goal of eventually opening his own business. He is excited to be part of one of South Africa's most recognizable reality competitions and is looking forward to putting his skills to the test on Réunion Island.
The new season of Tropika Island of Treasure promises to be an exciting and entertaining ride, with a diverse cast of contestants and challenges that will keep viewers engaged. With his experience on reality television and his competitive spirit, Ashay Sewlall is definitely one to watch in the competition.
Key points
- Ashay Sewlall, a former Big Brother Mzansi contestant, joins the new season of Tropika Island of Treasure.
- The season features a star-studded celebrity cast, including Nadia Nakai and Caster Semenya.
- Sewlall believes his fitness, personality, and teamwork skills will help him go far in the competition.
