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Radio presenter and actress Thando Thabethe is being given her flowers on social media by people for her performance on episode 13 of Housekeepers. The final episode aired on Monday night with more blood being spilled.
Thando played the revengeful Linda Ndlovu who stops at nothing to seek justice for her mother. Linda is an undercover agent who works as a house help in order to save her brother Mtho Ndlovu.
Read More: Thando Thabethe Shows Gratitude To Housekeepers
Thando took to Twitter to acknowledge the praises she is receiving and also show some gratitude to the writer and producer of the show Portia Gumede. She said in a lengthy thread that she had to audition 6 times for the role of Linda and that it was not easy playing her.
I get a tad emotional when I think about my journey with my beloved Linda. I can express how much I loved going on this, often very difficult journey. I’ve had to dig into places I perhaps had chosen to “put away” but here we go a thread of gratitude for #HouseKeepersMzansi…
— Thando Thabethe (@Thando_Thabethe) June 27, 2022
"I remember Portia Gumede had me audition about 6 times for the role of Linda & I remember walking into that audition room and ultimately to set, unshaken, fearless," she wrote.
She explained that there were some scenes that gave her anxiety so she had panic attacks.
As time went on I grew fearful, Natalie Haarhof and @portiagumedesa held my hand, in fact in this very scene I had a panicked attack … pic.twitter.com/vRylSIPxzj
— Thando Thabethe (@Thando_Thabethe) June 27, 2022
"I share this because most actors are afraid to. The work we do required us to dig DEEP!!! & to have an incredible, crew & cast that walk the journey with u has been the greatest blessing of doing this show. I’ve had the opportunity to play along industry greats, to learn, to grow," she shared.
Most importantly I told a story of a girls deep love for her late mother and her brother. I’m so grateful you trusted me @portiagumedesa with this complex, love story 🙏🏾…and thank you South Africa for watching #HouseKeepersMzansi pic.twitter.com/HRsiaORjTi
— Thando Thabethe (@Thando_Thabethe) June 27, 2022
Here are the reactions from viewers:
Thando: When am I getting Episode 13?
— Portia Gumede (@portiagumedesa) June 27, 2022
Me: Soon.
Thando: Why won't you give it to me to prepare?
Me: You were born for this role and preparation is already done.@Thando_Thabethe 🙄 Give me EPISODE 13! #HousekeepersMzansi pic.twitter.com/0ec3Am6ZFU
When story gods conspire, you allow them to guide you. They did. We secured a leading lady who came prepared and trusted the story before her. It's been a great ride and I adore you @Thando_Thabethe #HousekeepersMzansi God bless your next chapter❤️ pic.twitter.com/N8SgOySByE
— Portia Gumede (@portiagumedesa) June 27, 2022
Housekeepers is one of the best drama that ever happened in south African, one to be missed🥺😭. See you on the next season sis @Thando_Thabethe lots of love ❤️, hugs and kisses😘 for me. #housekeepers #housekeepersMzansi pic.twitter.com/n1gbesDucp
— Neville Nts (@neville_nts) June 27, 2022
An amazing performance by @Thando_Thabethe and the rest of the cast...another thrilling season! Thank you for always giving us your all Thando. 🖤🖤🖤#HouseKeepersMzansi pic.twitter.com/VSQjuqgAu1
— Helvia 🌍 Simvio (@HelviaZwane) June 27, 2022
#HouseKeepersMzansi Thando Thabethe is such a good story teller 💯🙌🏼 Job well done 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 pic.twitter.com/OCTLDbZwwM
— GAOLATLHE 𓃵 (@Fortune__R) June 27, 2022
Thando Thabethe is one of the most underrated actresses in SA… she deserves more recognition 🫶🏽#HouseKeepersMzansi
— n0moneynoprobl3ms (@0nal3rona) June 27, 2022