More than two weeks have passed since he was accused of unpleasant treatment of aspiring actors during a Black Brain Pictures audition in Durban. scheme therm Actress Nompilo Mwelase has apologized.
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In January this year, Mr Mwelase (who plays Nokuthula in the SABC 1 educational drama series) faced backlash for not giving applicants enough time for monologues.
The actress and casting director was also accused of being biased and giving preferential treatment to actors who are already established in the industry.
At the time, the actress said: sunday world That she was just doing her job to the best of her ability.
“People have to work on their craft. I can't have a boss who is unhappy with my job trying to please people,” Mwelase said.
“As I was being nice and letting people pass, the judges had to do a pre-screening after me, but the judges only saw 'wooden microphones' and not the person they were really looking for. I complained that I wasn't given it.”
She added that having been on the same path, she can easily see the potential.
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actress apologizes
Mwelase recently apologized for his actions.
“Something happened this year that I never thought would happen. Believe me, I didn't see it coming. I was hurt and angry at God. My biggest question for him was , “Why, you know my heart, so why are you doing this to me?” I don't know what happened in that audition, but something inside me changed and I can't even explain it. At that moment, I did what I thought was right for me to get the job done, but I forgot one thing. I'm dealing with people, and I mean people have feelings, they've been through a lot, and some of them mustered up the last bit of courage to go there. . While searching for what I was looking for, I became impatient and used my willpower, forgetting the person who sent me away. ” Jimoja He quoted Mr Mwerase.
In addition Generations: The Legacy The actress thanked those who held her hand during the backlash.
“The agencies I work with, the strangers who sent me kind messages, the people I work with, and even though I was in the middle of a storm. To all the Black Brain team who supported us, Isandra Zendolla Ikanda,” she said.
“We live and learn. I hope my mistake leaves a clear message: You can work on something for years, but it takes a moment for it all to fall apart.”Include God in everything you do Ngoba no satan nai akaleri,' she said
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