Mnqobi Kunene's star is rising in the acting industry after bagging roles in two major productions.
The fitness trainer and Men’s Health Cover Guy Challenge winner stars in 1Magic's How To Manifest A Man and the hit Showmax Original Outlaws.
In Outlaws, Mnqobi plays Kwanele Dlamini, whose love for Sihle (breakout star Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku) goes back to when they were kids.
Here's a Q&A with the actor to discuss his star-making role.
What attracted you to Outlaws?
I feel like this project chose me. Coming from an agricultural background and attending an agricultural school, I truly believe this role was meant for me.
How did you bring the cultural background to the character you play?
This story is more like the life I wanted for myself, a life that was the plan when my dad was around. The first audition was on the anniversary of the day my dad passed away, so it felt like it was a gift from him. With my agricultural background, it feels like I am incorporating my experiences into the story and reliving my life.
How did you feel when you found out you got the role?
I screamed with excitement. I was in the gym. I screamed so loud, people were wondering what was happening with this guy. I was super excited.
Tell us about your character?
Kwanele is a certified lover boy, and his main desire is to marry Sihle, my love interest in the story. However, he's also a spoiled brat, adding complexity to his character and creating interesting dynamics.
Do you relate to your character?
In some ways, yes. It's about being deeply in love and cherishing a connection with someone you've known since childhood. All you want is to marry this person, and he doesn't see anyone besides her.
Talk us through the chemistry between your character and Sihle?
The chemistry between Kwanele and Sihle is really good in the beginning because they have known each other since they were teenagers, until the loss of her parents, which changes the chemistry between them because she finds someone who is able to fill that gap of grief. Working with Nirvana was great. We met during the audition process of the show so we developed a friendship before we started filming.
Why should South Africans stream Outlaws?
It is epic. It’s a different story, something we haven’t seen on South African television.
Mnqobi Kunene on his role on ‘Outlaws’: ‘I screamed with excitement’
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Mnqobi Kunene's star is rising in the acting industry after bagging roles in two major productions.
The fitness trainer and Men’s Health Cover Guy Challenge winner stars in 1Magic's How To Manifest A Man and the hit Showmax Original Outlaws.
In Outlaws, Mnqobi plays Kwanele Dlamini, whose love for Sihle (breakout star Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku) goes back to when they were kids.
Here's a Q&A with the actor to discuss his star-making role.
What attracted you to Outlaws?
I feel like this project chose me. Coming from an agricultural background and attending an agricultural school, I truly believe this role was meant for me.
How did you bring the cultural background to the character you play?
This story is more like the life I wanted for myself, a life that was the plan when my dad was around. The first audition was on the anniversary of the day my dad passed away, so it felt like it was a gift from him. With my agricultural background, it feels like I am incorporating my experiences into the story and reliving my life.
How did you feel when you found out you got the role?
I screamed with excitement. I was in the gym. I screamed so loud, people were wondering what was happening with this guy. I was super excited.
Tell us about your character?
Kwanele is a certified lover boy, and his main desire is to marry Sihle, my love interest in the story. However, he's also a spoiled brat, adding complexity to his character and creating interesting dynamics.
Do you relate to your character?
In some ways, yes. It's about being deeply in love and cherishing a connection with someone you've known since childhood. All you want is to marry this person, and he doesn't see anyone besides her.
Talk us through the chemistry between your character and Sihle?
The chemistry between Kwanele and Sihle is really good in the beginning because they have known each other since they were teenagers, until the loss of her parents, which changes the chemistry between them because she finds someone who is able to fill that gap of grief. Working with Nirvana was great. We met during the audition process of the show so we developed a friendship before we started filming.
Why should South Africans stream Outlaws?
It is epic. It’s a different story, something we haven’t seen on South African television.
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