Mo Setumo on playing Tshedi Montsho on ‘The Wife’ season 3

The newest edition to Showmax's telenovela The Wife, Motsoaledi Setumo's character is stirring up trouble in the royal house. 

When season three of the Showmax' telenovela made its debut, fans were excited about finally witnessing Qhawe and Naledi's love story unfold, and now that fairytale is in shambles because of Naledi's sister Tshedi.

Mo, the woman behind the character, did a young Q&A to let fans into her world. 

What makes your character interesting?

Tshedi is very layered. She's always scheming and you never know what she has up her sleeve. I think that's what gives her that element of being interesting. She's always up to something.

How can the audience relate to your character?

First, I hope no one relates to my character because if you do and you’re an older sister, then you’re a problem. Tshedi is a problem for Naledi and for her dad so I hope you don't relate.

Do you know anyone in real life who is like Tshedi?

There’s a lot, but I can't say names because I can’t expose people. But it's justified. You know how parents always make the older siblings feel like they are the parents and the youngest are the favourites. Parents need to start loving their children the same and treat them equally. That way they won't have a Tshedi situation.

Other than Tshedi, who is the most interesting character in The Wife, and why?

I find Ntsika, the youngest Zulu brother, very interesting.

Why is Sefako a better suitor for Naledi?

First of all, Tshedi doesn't believe that. If Naledi marries Sefako then Tshedi won't get what she wants. I also think people should be able to go with who they really love. They shouldn't be told who to love. So Naledi should go with who she loves, and that's Mo speaking.

What is it about Setswana culture that makes the story interesting?

I love that question. I think we are always viewed as the sweet and gullible tribe. Now you're about to see that we have also got bombs, we have also got flames and we can also kill, but with a dash of elegance.