Actor Sello Maake KaNcube and his estranged wife, publicist Pearl Mbewe, appear to be putting their private fallout on pause to focus on a shared professional goal.
Key takeaways
- Pearl Mbewe is now acting as the official publicist for Sello Maake KaNcube’s newest starring vehicle.
- The film is titled Angels: They Are Amongst Us and also features Brümilda van Rensburg and Keenan Arrison.
- A nationwide premiere is scheduled across Ster-Kinekor, Nu Metro, and Alpha Cinemas.
- The couple previously separated publicly and exchanged legal threats in November 2024 after marrying in 2021.
- When asked about their renewed working relationship and their current marital status, both declined to comment, with Sello only addressing the project.
From personal dispute to professional collaboration
Sello Maake KaNcube and Pearl Mbewe, who had been estranged, have seemingly shifted gears from their highly public relationship troubles to a coordinated push for his latest lead role.
Pearl has stepped in as the official publicist overseeing the rollout of Angels: They Are Amongst Us, alongside longtime screen icon Brümilda van Rensburg and lead actor Keenan Arrison.
On Friday, Pearl announced details of the nationwide premiere, planned to roll out through Ster-Kinekor, Nu Metro, and Alpha Cinemas, with the campaign being handled via her agency, Wisdom Mobile Marketing Solutions.
Legal threats followed their split
The renewed collaboration comes after Pearl and Sello’s split played out in the public eye, including legal threats, which surfaced in November 2024. That tension followed their decision to end their marriage after they tied the knot in 2021.
When questions were raised about both their professional reunion and their current relationship status, neither Pearl nor Sello responded with comments. Sello, however, did address the film itself.
In his statement, he said: “Every meaningful story leaves us different from how it found us, and I believe Angels: They Are Amongst Us will do exactly that.”
Even with silence around what could be a renewed partnership, their actions suggest they can still work together professionally despite past differences.
