‘DiepCity’ actress Zikhona Bali as Asanda. Image via YouTube @MzansiMagic
Actress Zikhona Bali bids farewell to ‘DiepCity’
‘DiepCity’ actress Zikhona Bali, who plays the role of Pastor Charleston’s girlfriend Asanda will exit the telenovela in 2022.
‘DiepCity’ actress Zikhona Bali as Asanda. Image via YouTube @MzansiMagic
Actress Zikhona Bali, who plays Pastor Charleston’s girlfriend Asanda in DiepCity will bid farewell to the telenovela in December before it concludes in March.
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ZIKHONA BALI: ‘I’VE NEVER PLAYED A PASTOR’S SIDE CHICK’
The actress Zikhona Bali, who joined DiepCity two years ago to play Pastor Charleston’s (Chrispen Nyathi) girlfriend Asanda tells Sowetan:
“If it were up to me, I wouldn’t be leaving DiepCity and a character I grew to love. But I understand that it’s the end of the road for Asanda much like all storylines. I’ve never played the role of a pastor’s side chick who’s a criminal; with that role, I had to navigate my feelings on how best to execute Asanda to viewers as authentic as possible. Asanda is dearly loved by those around her because at first, she seemed sweet and angelic only to turn out the exact opposite.”
Her character currently battles drug addiction and gets involved in dodgy dealings with Charleston.
“She gets caught up in the land of dodgy dealings with her pastor boyfriend and battling drug addiction… how she’ll exit the show will certainly shake viewers. I’ve loved acting on the set, I’ve loved the people I worked with on the show and playing Asanda, but now I have to step away and find Zikhona again.”
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‘DIEPCITY’ CANCELLED
Black Brain Pictures confirmed in an interview with Daily Sun in August that the telenovela will not be returning for a third season when its second season comes to an end in March 2023.
“DiepCity fans have played a big role in the success of the show over the past two years, and we are thankful for their support.”
The production company also released a statement that reveals that the show was envisioned for two years and the contract has ended.
“A deliberate and strategic move by Mzansi Magic, to offer viewers a dynamic show that would keep them glued to their screens and secure that slot.”
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