The pastor from DiepCity is played by the talented actor Chrispen Nyathi. Pastor is well received and adored character across South Africa. Pastor is a vibrant man of the cloth with good intentions, and his personality can randomly sing a gospel song or recite a bible verse.
The most humorous part of the character
Pastor once caused a stir in Mzansi when he confessed to his woman. He admitted that there was a woman that was after him. What made the country laugh out loud about this was that he looked genuinely worried. Men are known for their infidelity, and that particular scene got Mzansi talking.
Achievements in the acting industry
Chrispen getting cast in DiepCity was a minor achievement in itself. He’s acting amongst acting giants, and the show became an instant hit after it premiered.
Award nominations and awards
With his first significant commercial acting role. He won the Viewers Choice Award in the Best Actor category from the Royal Soapie Awards. Winning the award validated that he is indeed good at what he does.
Where the acting journey began
When he was still in primary school, one of the assignments was that each class performed a play when the acting bug bit him. His role wasn’t long but, the passion and love that captured his soul at that moment made him know that acting was his future.
Early life
Chrispen was born and bred in the country Zimbabwe. He attended his primary school in Bulawayo. He knew from a young age that he was fascinated with performing arts.
How his talent was discovered
As an upcoming artist with no exposure, he used social media to showcase his talents. Famous television producer Mandla N saw one of his live videos and contacted him; the rest was history.
Future dreams
He dreams of being a musician too. With his occasional singing on DiepCity, we can tell he can hold a note. He also aspires to act on more prominent platforms like Hollywood movies and international gigs.