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African Couch Potato
African Couch Potato is a South African perspective on all things film and television. Hosted by award-winning TV producer, Gino Shelile, it mashes up in-studio interviews with industry professionals, titles to check out each week, a current film or series review, and a look at old movies that are worth rewatching.
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S3 11 Keneilwe Matidze on Casting "Youngins" (Showmax) and Soul City
Showmax recently dropped the trailer for Season 3 of Youngins, which holds the record for the most first-day views of any series on the African streamer since its relaunch. And you don't have long to wait - its happening this Friday.
Gino got the chance to chat to the talent behind the drama’s dynamic casting, actress and casting director, Keneilwe Matidze. Keneilwe is no newcomer when it comes to Showmax Originals, as she cast Adulting, Outlaws, and Law, Love & Betrayal, among others.
In this episode she shares how things went down in putting together this energetic, authentic teen cast through Seasons 1 to 3, from the initial auditions to caring for the mental welfare of the actors on set. Not only that, Keneilwe also stars in the show as the vivacious Life Orientation teacher, Pearl.
On top of that, Keneilwe consults on and advises individuals in the industry on various legal matters ranging from contractual to labour law.
Then, as if that wasn't enough, there is the return of Soul City - watch this space...
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