It is no secret that there are quite a handful of Mzansi's rising stars that have had fascinating career trajectories since they shot fame. Joining in the fray is actor Tokollo Sebothoma, affectionately known in the entertainment industry as TK Sebothoma.
The actor has been in the limelight for a couple of years now and, he has managed to solidify himself as one of Mzansi's most respected actors and he is easily one of the hardest working actors in the game.
TK is known for some of his notable characters on several local productions such as Impilo- The Scam, Isithembiso, and MTV Shuga. The actor recently scored the role of Simon Ndlovu on BET Africa's Isonoand we are here for it!Provided Isono is a global first for BET Africa and is a daily drama format. The daily drama aims to inspire, vividly entertain, intrigue, and educate audiences with surprising twists and unexpected cliff hangers.
The show has given Mzansi deeper storylines this season, allowing us to get more insight into each of the characters. ZAlebs recently scored an interview with the rising star to find out more about his character and his soaring acting career.
The actor says he followed the normal industry prerequisite of auditioning to land the role. He says his agent told him about the role and said it would suit him and he went to audition for it.
TK says landing his big break in the cutthroat acting industry has not been easy as well.
"Getting into the industry has been tough, you really need to have the passion for it to be able to take all the “No’s” and still wake up the next day and chase the very same dream," he states.
TK has won the hearts of many with his enthralling performances as Simon, and he says Isono has helped to catapult his acting career even to higher heights and he is excited about his future.
"I’m quite excited for Isono reaching a global audience, BET is a global channel that produces work of an international standard and I’m very honored and blessed to be part of the of the show."
Isono features a star-studded cast and performances from the likes of Nthati Moshesh, Rami Chuene, and Anga Makubalo leaves many viewers on the edge of their seats as they deliver their artistry.
TK says working with all the cast members has been nothing short of amazing and empowering.
"I love working with Nthati Moshesh, she’s so professional but also very fun and I’m learning a lot from her and other veterans that we have on the show like Charmaine Mtinta and Rami Chuene, to name a few."
Simon is a character that many do not like due to his experiences in life but, TK says he does not think he that much of an outcast.
"I don’t believe Simon is much of an outcast, I just think he’s misunderstood, and like every teenager in the world – he has trouble with articulating how he really feels, so he does it in a very destructive way which pushes people away and they end up thinking he’s an outcast," he says.
The actor who has even appeared on Mzansi Magic's The River says, the show redeemed his acting career, and working on several local productions taught him more about the acting industry.
"Being on those shows was great, I always left those sets having learned something new either about myself or the industry or both. But the show that I believe has redeemed career thus far is The River," he added.
TK who says he does not consider himself a celebrity says has his eyes set on venturing into TV directing in the future.
"Directing is my next big goal in the industry once I’ve gotten my directing career off the ground then I can start thinking of achieving other goals within the field. I haven’t thought of other characters I’d like to play, but I’d want my next character to be an emotionally challenging one for me."
TK recently bagged a role in the much-anticipated Netflix drama series Kings of Joburg, produced by media moguls and SA power couple Connie and Shona Ferguson.
The 6-part series delves into the legacy building, fragmented family structures, treacherous brotherhoods, and the effects of crime and African masculinities on families and society at large. Loyalties will be tested, with long-held secrets threatening to shatter the fragile facade.
The actor will assume the character of a spoilt and privileged Tlotlo Masire. The series is set to premiere on 4 December 2020.
