Actress Sophie Ndaba, who previously starred in House of Zwide and Generations has joined Mzansi Magic’s drama series Killer Front Page.
SOPHIE NDABA: LATEST ROLE
Entertainment commentator Jabu Mcdonald reports that legendary actress Sophie Ndaba has landed a role in Killer Front Page.
Ndaba who’s known for playing Queen Moroka in the SABC1 soapie stars alongside Shaka Ilembe actor Lemogang Tsipa.
The series also stars former 7de Laan and Isidingo actress Linda Sokhulu and Gomora star Siphesihle Ndaba
Tsipa reveals to Sunday World that his friendship with a journalist prepared him for his latest role in Killer Front Page.
“I have been preparing for the role unknowingly. And [my friend] does have a lot of similar character traits similar to Sol the character that I am playing. There are similarities in the positive aspects. There are a lot of dark sides of Sol, which we will discover.”
The Shaka Ilembe actor also reveals that his opinions on journalists have not changed as he believes they play a necessary role in society.
BACKGROUND: ‘KILLER FRONT PAGE’
Mzansi Magic confirms that the drama series Killer Front Page will also feature actors Emmanuel Gweva, Chumani Pan, etc.
Killer Front Page is Mzansi Magic’s suspenseful new show that challenges ambition, ethics, and cold-blooded murder; produced by Barkers Media, which produced 1Magic’s popular drama How to Manifest a Man.
Shirley Adonisi, who is the director of Local Entertainment Channels, reveals in a statement: “With this series, we are delving into new spaces as far as productions are concerned, with the aim of not only entertaining but also setting trends. We hope that this will bring some more drama and intrigue to our Sunday night line-up and will be appreciated by our Mzansi audiences.”
The series premiered on Sunday, 14 January 2024 on Channel 161 or on DStv Catch Up!