Thapelo Mokoena is the latest SA celebrity to bag a big role in an international production.
Award-winning and multi-talented TV actor Thapelo Mokoena, is flying the South African flag high. The actor who recently graced our Tv screens on local series-gone-global Trackers has bagged a hit role in the UK cop series Bulletproof.
Mokoena confirmed the exciting news on his Instagram page on Monday he wrote “The cats out the bag. It’s our time! I am incredibly grateful & proud to be part of this amazing UK series special.”
He added that he is grateful for this role" I’m forever grateful for this incredible journey in the Arts. Mission Take Africa to the World is well in progress...The BAD BOYS of the UK are in South Africa!"
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The series is a star-studded action production that boasts of Ashley Walters, Noel Clarke, and Vanessa Vanderpuye. The storyline is about two cops who are trying to navigate the streets of East London after being chased by hardened criminals. The show is currently shooting in Capetown.
The first season premiered in May of 2018 as a six-part action-drama series and got a viewership of almost 2 million making it one of the most viewed shows at the time.
Thapelo is one of South Africa's most loved actors. He became a household name after gracing the Hunters dry commercial years ago and he has since solidified himself as a respected thespian and producer.
This big gig is only the latest note on his very impressive CV. Congratulations are definitely in order for him!
