Rhythm City opens its doors for actress Nomalanga Shozi

After sifting through 5000 online entries, the search for e.tv's Rhythm City actress came to an exciting conclusion. Nomalanga Shozi is the newest cast member to join the award-winning soapie, and coincidentally, she'll be playing the role of Nomalanga.

This comes during the height of #OpenUpTheIndustry – a debate topic on Twitter about the same faces being seen in the entertainment industry.

Speaking to TMG Entertainment an excited Nomalanga, who is also a radio host on KZN’s Gagasi FM, revealed that she’s always wanted to be in front of the camera as a TV personality.

“It’s always been a dream of mine to be on TV. Yes, I’ve done short films for film students, but it has never been anything as big and professional,” she said.

Hailing from Port Shepstone, KwaZulu Natal, Nomalanga said she didn’t expect the experience  to be pleasant. She admitted that she thought fellow Rhythm City actors would stay aloof from her, because she’s a new face in the industry. However, she has since been proven wrong.

“The cast has been very warm, welcoming and very helpful. They are so down-to-earth, which isn’t what I was expecting,” she said.

“It has been one of the best experiences so far, and I’m looking forward to what’s coming.”

The actress will be playing the role of Nomalanga, Zolani’s fiancé and the daughter of a mining magnate and struggle veteran.

“She’s a feisty, catsy and successful woman. She will stop at nothing to get what she wants, especially from her man – who she controls. She’s also very deceitful and manipulative,” Nomalanga said, describing her character.

She also added that she’s been doing extensive research in preparation of this role.

Speaking of her support structure, the 22-year-old revealed her mom has always been hopeful that she would bag this role, while her dad was surprised when they received the news.