Former Uzalo actress Nelisa Mchunu bags a life changing gig

Being axed on Uzalo, it looked like a downfall for her. But it’s true that when one door closes, another one opens.

Now actress Nelisa Mchunu has found another home.

The actress is excited to join the new season of Ses’Top La, which will be aired on SABC1 soon.

She replaces Busi Lurayi as Phumzile.

She took her excitement to Instagram where she was congratulated by fellow actors, including Warren Masemola and Khabonina Qubeka.

She said Phumzile’s character is almost similar to that of Fikile because it’s full of drama.

“Phumzile is bubbly, loves things and is full of drama.

“So playing her was not difficult because it is no different from Fikile, whom I played for quite sometime on Uzalo,” sad Nelisa.

After her axing on Uzalo, Nelisa was featured on Generations:The Legacy.

Playing a leading role has always been her dream.

“I think on Ses’Top La we all have leading roles.

“This is exciting for me as it means growth. I believe it’s only the beginning of great things. I’m very excited,” said Nelisa.

Former Uzalo actress Nelisa Mchunu(Fikile) set for a comeback

South African actress Nelisa Mchunu popular for playing the role of Fikile on Uzalo, is set to come back on our TV screens again. On Uzalo, she

made waves after falling in love with Sbu – the role of Simphiwe Majozi, a relationship that kept the community of KwaMashu on their toes.

Tagged “Bonnie and Clyde,” the Sbu and Fikza relationship broke the hearts of many when Fikile excited the show in May 2021. Fikile’s farewell to Sbu left many in disbelief who anticipated a happily ever after since the pair went through a lot along with the storyline. Unfortunately, scriptwriters ignored the calls of many making the show unpredictable? Will Beyoncé – Fikile come back for Sbu? Only time will tell.

Soon after her exit on Uzalo, Nelisa made a brief appearance on SABC 1 soapie Generations The Legacy as a disgruntled client of #Ezweni. In the scene, she talked to #Ezweni CEO Tshidi Moroka (role played by Letoya Makhene), sending her fans into a frenzy.

In April, she opened a channel on her Instagram Account where she talks about any issues people go through, and she named it ‘The Safe Space.’

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— Nelisa Mchunu (@neliisah) May 4, 2021

After dancing with the stars on Generations The Legacy, expectations for a permanent role are high amongst her legion of fans. Surely any cast could do with Nelisa’s bubbly character. Nicknamed the Queen Moroka of our generation because of her bubbly presence and her smile. She is tipped to replicate the fame of former Generations actress Sophie Ndaba who played the role of Queen Moroka on the old version of the soapie.

Recently, Nelisa announced her imminent return on our screens; she posted images of her movie scene shoot dressed in red nightwear, indicating a musical romantic drama film.

It’s coming soon; she captured the images. What are we expecting from her new gig? A character with the same Fikile traits or a different character – her versatility enables her to thrive and shine in every character.

Actress Nelisa Mchunu bids final farewell to Uzalo

Nelisa Mchunu has bid final farewell from the soapie on Monday night. The news of her exit took many by surprise.

Fans were having a hard time thinking about Uzalo without their resident “Bonnie and Clyde”, aka “Sbu no Fikile”, and when they watched Fikile break Sbu’s heart and tell him she’s leaving for good, they were in total disbelief.

The news was made known through Uzalo’s official Instagram page as they thank Nelisa.