Showbiz runs in the veins of actress Nirvana Nokwe-Mseleku, one of the lead stars of Outlaws.
Nokwe-Mseleku, who plays Sihle Biyela, is the daughter of legendary singers, Bheki Mseleku and Tu Nokwe.
Her aunt is Mango Groove vocalist Marilyn Nokwe, and her grandparents are the Durban thespian Alfred Nokwe and opera singer Patty Masuku.
Nokwe-Mseleku said she was attracted to the role when she first read the script.
She said Sihle represents a well-rounded view of what it means to be a Zulu girl, hungry for more but rooted in community and truth.
“I love how innocent she is, and how the level of her light is also indicative of the level of her darkness.
“Sihle is smart, sensual, kind, and respectful, but she’s also a skilled woman who will take desperate measures in desperate times,” she said.
The budding young actress said she relates to her character because they are so alike.
“As measured as she is, she is a bit self-sacrificial. I say this with the greatest empathy because I know what it feels like to be overwhelmed. Sometimes I go to great lengths, almost to my own detriment. I could see that in her too.
“She’ll do anything for genuine love and she’s an intuitive woman. I think that people can manipulate that side of her.”
She shared that there were many salient moments while shooting the series, that she will forever cherish.
“I shot a gun for the first time. I was so scared. The idea of having and utilising something that could end your life was beyond frightening for me. But after the first try, the fear started to dissipate,” she said.
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