Award-winning actress Sonia Mbele is stepping into the world of Scandal! with a captivating new role that promises to keep viewers glued to their screens.
Mbele will portray Mamsie, a woman whose glamorous appearance and mysterious past are set to introduce a fresh wave of intrigue and drama to the popular e.tv soapie.
The actress recently took to Instagram to share a behind-the-scenes look at her character and reveal more about the complex story that lies behind Mamsie’s dramatic return to South Africa.
Sonia Mbele Reveals The Intriguing Backstory Of Mamsie On Scandal!
Mamsie is described as a woman of mystery, charm and drama. With her faded sense of luxury and unmistakable 1990s glamour, she effortlessly commands attention wherever she goes.
Although she appears stylish and poetic, Mamsie also has a manipulative streak that adds another layer to her character.
Explaining the role on Instagram, Mbele wrote: “If you haven’t met Mamsie here she is. She’s an old school mashayashaya, she hasn’t learned that the game of scam has since gone to sophistication school of thought and processing. She left SA in the 90’s with a singing/dancing group called “Mayibuye” to perform all over Europe.
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“She got there, found what she thought was love and left the group…even though the group has since come back since then Mamsie thought to push her hustle even further.
“Marries an Italian who’s a bigger scammer, things don’t work out, now she has no choice but to come back home, tired and washed out now it’s time to find her son Absolome AKA Botsotso…let the madness begin.”
Mamsie’s Return To South Africa Set To Shake Up Scandal! Storylines
Mamsie’s complicated history and her search for her son, Absolome, also known as Botsotso, are expected to bring a series of dramatic twists to the storyline.
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Her arrival is likely to introduce chaos, deception and emotional confrontations as her past catches up with her.
Fans can watch Scandal! on weekdays at 7:30pm on e.tv.
