'Every minute counts' — Keke Mphuthi recalls advice from veteran actress Nandi Nyembe

Keke Mphuthi recalled advice about being a thespian. 

The Dulas star took to her timeline sharing images of herself alongside Khabonina Qubeka, Kagiso Rakosa, and Thato Molamu on set with the caption: “Dear actor, respect your acting space, do your job so well, and leave people in great amazement. Remember that every minute counts. Show up on time and respect your job- Mam' Nandi Nyembe.”

After her exit from Mzansi Magic's The Throne, Keke made a comeback in the acting space after taking time off to focus on motherhood.

“More than anything it was just about being a present mom and dealing with the aftermath of my case at the Fergusons ... it was about coming to myself, psychologically as well ... I was just taking a much-needed break considering the events of everything,” she previously told TshisaLIVE. 

While it has been an overwhelming transition to focus on work again, Keke said she has been finding it fulfilling.

“The roles that I'm now playing or have played are completely different and have challenged me as an actor as well ... this whole experience has rebirthed a new Keke and I'm very happy with her ... just shying away from a pretty actress [title] or whatever. Diversity really helps, I do not want to be stagnant with the roles I play.”

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