The talented Nambitha Ben-Mazwi bags a leading role in Showmax’s new series “Empini.”
We are all excited about Showmax’s forthcoming series “Empini.” The streamer has been unveiling the cast one after the other. They previously announced three-time SAFTA winner Siyabonga Thwala as one of the leads. This time, multi-award winner Nambitha Ben-Mazwi has also been announced as a lead.
IOL reports that Nambitha Ben-Mazwi plays Ndoni Themba, a deeply troubled private security bodyguard in search of answers, and Thwala plays her mentor, Khaya Bhodoza: a prominent businessman and political stalwart.
Nam said, “I’d like to believe that I manifested playing such a character. My team and I have been working on a strategy for the past two years on branching into a role that showcases my skills as an actress who can also perform in a high-paced action drama.”
“As a strategist, I’ve been meticulous in my career and how I avoid playing the same character twice. The time is now to showcase the range I possess in my acting.”
She also calls Ndoni her most physically demanding role yet, saying,
“I’ve done a physically challenging role before, but not to this extent. However, I also did Muay Thai fighting for two years so when I got this role, I was excited because I could now use my skill as a Muay Thai fighter.
‘Empini’ starts streaming on Showmax on May 23 with two new episodes every week.
