‘Gqeberha The Empire’ actor Phila Madlingozi. Image via Twitter @PopPulseSA
‘Gqeberha: The Empire’: Phila Madlingozi reportedly FIRED
‘Gqeberha: The Empire’ actor Phila Madlingozi, who portrays Ntando Mxenge has reportedly been fired and replaced.
‘Gqeberha The Empire’ actor Phila Madlingozi. Image via Twitter @PopPulseSA
Singer and actor Phila Madlingozi, who portrays the role of Ntando Mxenge has reportedly been fired from Gqeberha: The Empire.
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‘PHILA MADLINGOZI: FIRED?
A Gqeberha: The Empire insider revealed to Zimoja this week that actor Phila Madlingozi has been axed from the isiXhosa telenovela following “public scrutiny about the quality of his acting and alleged diva tendencies.”
It is reported Madlingozi was always late for production and would arrive drunk for work and sometimes hungover. Phila revealed to ZiMoja that he has moved on to other projects when he was contacted.
The publication also reports that actor Oros Mampofu will replace him: ” Oros will be joining from season two. They started shooting mid-November,” added the source.
Entertainment commentator Jabu Mcdonalds also reported that fan-favourite Gqeberha: The Empire has left the telenovela and won’t be part of season two.
The South African reached out to Mr Madlingozi who was not available for a comment at the time of publishing this article.
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‘GQEBERHA: THE EMPIRE’ VIEWERS REACT TO ACTOR’S EXIT AND REPLACEMENT
@waraidzo: “His acting was rather flat for me…lacked emotions most times…”
@KholofeloMilli2: “Kanti ayipheli?? We on episode 235 now surely the season should end around January or February.”
@Lutho12356: “Ntando is better than Oros, meaning Gqeberha will be worse.”
@Lucas_selowa: “Drama never never misses a chance when it comes to catching this one. Hayi uyagodola nyani!!”
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