Actress Mwatse making strides in SA

By Sophia Chese-Msowa

Zimbabwean television and stage actress, Evangelista Mwatse, is making a mark on the South African film industry where she has featured in a number of productions.

Mwatse has so far featured in three SABC series and will be taking part in second season of sitcom, “Ithuba Lokugcina”, which will be screened on SABC 1 beginning this month.

The talented actress says she is enjoying her roles in SA productions and looking forward to getting contracts in bigger productions.

Back home, her last big role was in “Gringo Troublemaker” after having featured in “Colours of Dreams”, “City of Dreams”, “Estate Blues” and “The Gentlemen”.

In an interview, the former ZiFM Stereo presenter said her relocation to SA could open opportunities for international breakthrough.

“I just finished working on some series and got another role for a SABC production. I must say it’s not easy to penetrate at all, but I am surely headed in the right direction.

“In eight months, I have managed to feature in exciting series and it’s a big deal for me in this industry,” she said.

Mwatse said she is looking forward to strike a new deal soon

“After finishing with the sitcom, I am hoping to get another deal for a bigger production.

“I have featured in ‘Mutual Friends’, a drama series for SABC1 and the role opened opportunities for me in a big way.”

She attributed her success to her passion for acting, saying she will not stop at anything when it comes to getting what she wants.

“I know what I want. I take risks and am not afraid to fail. You can never get what you want if you don’t try. I can’t say I have made it yet, but I am still chasing my dream.

“Eventually and in God’s time, I will be singing Cassper Nyovest’s ‘Mama I Made It’.” The Herald