Moitheri Pheto arrives for our cover shoot with a presence, and it’s clear to see why this award-winning actress is so prolific, her passion and desire for projects that not only share a story but allow others a chance to shine is something that is critical to her. Terry first arrived on our screens in 2005 as the lead female role in the acclaimed Oscar-winning feature film Tsotsi and has since then worked tirelessly on a number of projects that share not only great stories, but also inspirational messages – with the promise of many more to come. We caught up with Terry to find out more about her… SM: Terry, what are you currently working on? TP: I am currently in production for my next feature film. I am really excited to share this with audiences as it is a co-production with a very talented local actor and producer…
It’s all about life in the city – as we know, so we caught up with uber talented actress, model, DJ and presenter, Thuli Phongolo to find out more about her favourite spots around the city… What is your favourite restaurant in Joburg? The Terrace at the Saxon Hotel… it’s absolutely stunning! Every time I go there I forget that I’m in Joburg. It has a sense of calm that you don’t usually gather from the city. I also love the fact that its private. It makes it easier to engage with your guests and relax. What is your favourite coffee spot in Joburg? I’ve recently fallen in love with Naked at Morningside. They have quite a variety of coffee with an exquisite taste. Its unlike any other coffee I’ve ever tasted, coffee is no longer the same without that Naked touch! What is your favourite hotel in Joburg? The Four Seasons, Westcliff… the view is to die for! It’s tranquil and…
Bontle Modiselle is certainly one of South Africa’s most multifaceted performers. Over a relatively short period of time, this Soweto-born beauty has gone from an unknown dancer with just a dream, to one of the country’s most sought after film-and TV personalities. Bontle stepped into the spotlight when she played the female lead in Africa’s first dance film, Hear Me Move (2015), for which she received an Africa Movie Academy Awards (AMAA) nomination for Best Supporting Actress. She has gone on to conquer both the small and big screens, and this year she was a judge on the reality TV show Ultimate House Party (Mzansi Magic), and has also been appointed as an Ambassador for the iconic cosmetic brand, Revlon. We caught up with this dynamic young lady to find out more… Bontle – tell us about your youth. Where did you grow up, and about the dancing of course!…
Thanks to her latest role on Broken Vows, actress and model, Tshego Seakgoe is fast becoming a household name in the industry. Since posing for Playboy magazine back in 2011, Tshego has gone from strength to strength cementing herself as a solid actress. The gorgeous 27-year-old star, who was announced as a new cast member on ETV’s daily drama soapie Broken Vows in May, plays a confident, sexy model named Zimkhitha on the show. Other notable roles include starring as Felling on SABC’s telenovela Keeping the Score and Mzansi Magic’s hit show The Queen, which is produced by and stars powerhouse duo, Connie and Shona Ferguson. Tshego is also a fashion icon in her own right, and often showcases her enviable style from around the world. We briefly chatted to Tshego to find out who her style icon is and what her future plans hold: What has been your biggest role to date?…
You may recognise this beauty from a few TV commercials here and there, but when it comes to prime time television and the South African film Industry, actress Mishqah Parthiephal is fast becoming a household name. For those of you who don’t know, Mishqah first graced our small screens as the role of Vania in the popular soapie, Skeem Saam and as Kris Laurenson in the 2014 SABC youth drama series, Snake Park. And that’s not all. Mishqah’s film debut came from the 2010 epic, White Gold, which told the story of how Indians came to South Africa. Then, in 2016, Mishqah starred in the short film, Paraya, which premiered at last year’s Cannes FIlm Festival, and she most recently landed a leading role in the international hit comedy, Keeping Up With The Kandasamys. So it’s no surprise we wanted to learn more about the rising star, who we say might just…