Lerato Mvelase, a SAFTA winner and International Emmy nominee, has taken on a new role as Londiwe in the eGagasini series. Her character is entangled in a love triangle with Senzo, played by Meshack Mavuso, and Phumelela Dube, played by Gugu Gumede. Mvelase recently spoke to The Sowetan about her new role and how she navigates her work, studies, and motherhood. She explained that she was excited about the role and had to remove her personal emotions to portray her character truthfully. Mvelase's character is a complex one, being someone's ex but also being part of a love triangle that viewers didn't see coming.
Mvelase discussed her on-screen chemistry with Meshack Mavuso, saying they have a beautiful friendship. She praised Mavuso for giving her room to be vulnerable and respected as an actress. The two actors have to respect their work and themselves to be truthful to their characters. Off-screen, they have a great time together, laughing and having meaningful conversations as fellow parents. Their friendship makes it easier for them to portray a believable on-screen relationship.
Balancing work, studies, and motherhood can be challenging, but Mvelase says she has a great support system. She prioritizes her children and has a good relationship with her family, which makes it easier to manage her responsibilities. Her friends also have busy lives, but they make time for each other when they can. Mvelase is currently pursuing her PhD, which she says is something she's genuinely excited about.
Mvelase decided to go back to school to challenge herself outside of her career and motherhood. She finished studying last year and is now preparing for the next chapter of her academic journey. Her PhD is a significant goal for her, and she's looking forward to this new challenge. Mvelase believes that having a career and being a mother can be overwhelming, so it's essential to have something that stimulates her intellectually.
In addition to her acting career, Mvelase is also a radio host on Power 987. She finds radio hosting to be a challenging but rewarding experience. Mvelase says that people often judge her based on her character, but as a radio host, they're listening to her voice and thoughts. She feels a lot of pressure to remain interesting and engaging for her listeners.
Mvelase has expressed interest in playing a different type of role in the future, specifically a drug addict. She believes it would be a challenging but rewarding experience as an actress. Mvelase wants to showcase what it's like to be a drug addict, which would require her to portray a character that's vastly different from her own.
Mvelase's ability to balance her work, studies, and motherhood is a testament to her dedication and time management skills. Her new role in eGagasini and her radio hosting gig keep her busy, but she's committed to pursuing her academic goals. As a talented actress and radio host, Mvelase continues to inspire her fans with her accomplishments.
Key points
- Lerato Mvelase is currently pursuing her PhD while balancing her acting career and motherhood.
- Mvelase's new role in eGagasini is a complex one, entangled in a love triangle with two other characters.
- She finds radio hosting to be a challenging but rewarding experience, requiring her to be engaging and interesting for her listeners.
