Scandal’s firebrand Boniswa Langa ‘Lusanda Mbane’ fired
No doubt she has fast become one of Mzansi’s seasoned actresses. She got the plug and her unmatched acting skills makes her one of Mzansi’s finest. In the wake of her fame, Lusanda Mbane finally kisses her on-screen character Boniswa Langa goodbye.
Yes, the Scandal’s firebrand has bid farewell to her character of the villainous Boniswa Langa. And as Mzansi we bid farewell to her iconic character.
In a media statement, e.tv confirmed Lusanda is leaving her role as the wife of Siseko Langa. In the mix of things, it seems as if the star actress is already wrapping up her scenes. However, Lusanda said she grew to love Boniswa and her devious ways over the past five years.
“Well, what an honour! What a journey! What a ride! Five years ago I took on this warm, mother-natural queen Boniswa Langa, who cared about nothing else but the wellbeing of her family. Little did I know she would evolve into the cold, calculated villain our audiences have come to love to hate,” said Lusanda.
Scandal’s firebrand Boniswa Langa ‘Lusanda Mbane’ fired
However, she said even though she is at the end of her journey with Scandal!, Boniswa will continue to live in her heart through fans sharing their love for the character.
“It has always been important to me to walk away while I am still on top. I knew in my heart the day I walked into Scandal! studios for the first time in June 2016 that Boniswa would be a five-year journey. It has come to pass. I leave Boniswa as a celebrated, powerful, undiluted villain. This is the end of her journey and she will now remain only in my heart and will continue to live through the millions who continue to give me the best Boniswa Langa quotes and impersonations every day. I love you all,” she said.
Scandal! said they were proud to work with her exceptional talent and her contribution to uplifting women.
“It has been a great screen journey for Lusanda and the passionate engagement of the Scandal! viewer with Boniswa’s story is proof of her effect on the show.
Lusanda is a true professional, with an amazing work ethic, exceptional talent and a strong sense of caring for her colleagues and the wider society. As the founder of the movement ‘Zazi Zithande Zithembe’ to celebrate and honour women, to change the perception of what women can achieve and to create a platform for women to thrive.”