After three seasons Showmax’s most popular original series to date, The Wife, has come to an end. The telenovela was inspired by the series of novels by author Dudu Busani-Dube under the Hlomu title. The telenovela has had an interesting ride to its end as the telenovela deviated from the books, which was met with mixed emotions.
However, that did not stop the telenovela from trending week in and out on Twitter. As such, as the telenovela comes to an end, one actress that has gotten her flowers for her stellar performance is none other than lead Mbalenhle Mavimbela who played the title character of Hlumo Dladla.
Mandisa and Hlomu went through so much at the hands of the Zulu brothers and I’m so proud of them for standing up for themselves! I know Mandisa would’ve been proud of Hlomu too. ???? #TheWifeShowmax pic.twitter.com/yJq5gUVkbM
— marang a letsatsi. (@sup3rsun) April 6, 2023
I don’t know where to begin giving you your flowers Mbalenhle, what you did to Hlomu’s character can never ever be undid!!! Keep soaring ❤️#TheWifeShowmax pic.twitter.com/Z7XGhG8sMS
— P???? (@pontshomotsepe_) April 6, 2023
Not only did she receive her flowers from the viewers. But even the cast of the series gave her flowers. This includes Bhut’ Omdala, Mondli Makhoba who was quoted as saying
“Mbalenhle is an amazing actress, she is very talented, she chooses her moments carefully, and she plays generously… Working with her was refreshing because you know she will come prepared, ready to go where the scene takes her. She is respectful in her work; she understands who she is in a scene. She shines when needed and supports when needed, which is something many actors struggle with.
Source: Zalebs