The spotlight is firmly on the theatre-trained thespian who triumphed over industry heavyweights Baby Cele and Sibusisiwe Jili to win an award for Best Actress in a Film for her portrayal of Lethu on Netflix’s Umjolo: The Gone Girl.
Her performance in Umjolo: The Gone Girl, a steamy, emotionally charged Netflix drama that unpacks love, betrayal, and modern relationships against the backdrop of a Valentine’s Day wedding, solidified her status as one of South Africa’s most compelling screen talents.
The film follows a couple’s seemingly perfect relationship that fails when one of them learns of the other’s infidelity. She stars alongside Tyson Mathonsi as her partner.
The actress took to her Instagram page, sharing her journey with both her Simon Mabhunu Sabela Awards on display.
SIBONGISENI SPEAKS ON HER WIN
She told The Citizen: “I’m not gonna perform an act of false modesty and say the goal was never to be a lead, to be acknowledged in this capacity. However, the time at which it’s happening surprises me. A lot occurred, and I’ve been humbled by a lot of things that I think my receptors are receiving it now is a lot more… it is overwhelming.”
“I definitely think that these are answered prayers, but they don’t look the way that I anticipated and they feel a lot better,” she added.
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