In a world where mentorship often feels like a fading art, Gaosi Raditholo stands as a living testament to what can happen when talent meets guidance rooted in grace.
The actress, now captivating audiences as Mmarona Sedibeng in Mzansi Magic’s Genesis, credits veteran performer Camilla Waldman not just as a mentor, but as a muse whose presence continues to shape her craft and her purpose.
“Camilla has been an incredible mentor and friend,” Raditholo said with heartfelt admiration.
Her greatest inspiration
“She’s deeply committed to her craft and has such respect for storytelling. I’ve learned so much from watching her, her attention to detail, her emotional depth, and her generosity in sharing her knowledge. Her passion and discipline continually inspire me.”
It’s a bond that speaks to the heart of artistic sisterhood, one rooted not in competition, but in communion. For Raditholo, that influence runs deep.
“When I step onto a set or open a script, I hear her voice reminding me to find the truth in the moment,” she says softly.
“That’s Camilla’s gift — she teaches you to listen to your instincts, to lead with heart.”
That same authenticity radiates through her portrayal of Mmarona Sedibeng. A woman whose love for singing becomes both her joy and her undoing.
“Mmarona is a mirror of so many of us,” Raditholo reflects.
“She’s complex, beautifully flawed, and she fights for joy even when it hurts. That challenge spoke to me.”
Getting into character
Her performance is anchored by empathy, something she learned to value early.
“Camilla once told me, ‘Never judge a character. Find her humanity first’. That’s how I approached Mmarona. I had to see her not as broken, but as becoming.”
Off-screen, Raditholo moves fluidly between acting, directing, and writing. But it’s the pursuit of truth that keeps her grounded.
“I’m always chasing honesty. Whether through journaling, prayer, or nature. I return to stillness to refill my creative cup.”
She describes herself as easy-going and deeply passionate, rooted by faith and family. “When the industry gets loud, my family brings me back home. My faith reminds me who I am beyond the noise.”
Nourishing her soul with books
Right now, she’s re-reading Save The Cat by Blake Snyder and Homegoing by Yaa Gyasi both chosen intentionally.
“They feed different parts of me,” she says. “One sharpens my creative muscle; the other nourishes my soul.”
And as for what she hopes audiences take from Genesis, her answer is pure poetry.
“I hope Mmarona inspires people to begin their own healing journeys. To forgive, to let go, to let God. It’s never too late to start again.”
