Get ready to see the handsome actor like you’ve never seen him before on Gold Diggers, weekdays at 8PM.
The rumours are true, people, Lehasa Moloi is joining the cast of Gold Diggers and will make his debut on the show this Wednesday (2 November).
The popular actor takes on the role of a drug kingpin by the name of Zakes Moloi and we had a quick chat with him about his role.
Playing a convincing villain is not easy. How has this character challenged you as an actor?
This has to be the most layered character that I’ve ever played. Zakes presents himself as one thing, but then goes and acts completely different from what people would expect. He has a violent nature, but at the heart of it he’s a family man. But like every big criminal – he puts his ego before everything else.
My biggest challenge is always ensuring that I portray Zakes in the most authentic way possible. I didn’t want him to be the typical gangster that we’ve all seen on our screens. I wanted him to be a lot more relatable. Bringing that authenticity to a character is not an easy thing to do.
You’re also a writer on Gold Diggers. Are there challenges to being both in front of the camera and being involved behind the scenes?
Yes, because it’s two very different roles. I make sure to approach each role differently. I write from my head, but I act from my heart. Acting is a lot more emotional for me. When we wrote Zakes’ character, we were very big and bold. But when it came to portraying him it was important for me to flip the script and act from my heart.
What can we expect from Zakes Moloi on Gold Diggers?
Oh man! Expect to be wowed. This character is keeping me on my toes because I never know what to expect from him. Expect an exciting storyline and high quality entertainment.
We cannot wait!
Lehasa will make his debut on Gold Diggers on Wednesday 2 November.
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