Thulasizwe Siphiwe Dambuza, professionally known as Lasizwe, is a television and social media personality. He rose to fame by creating videos of himself imitating how South Africans act on social media. He became a social media sensation and his fame spilt over into Television and radio. The entertainer is about to reach new heights as Lasizwe Dambuza joins the cast of Durban Gen.
Durban Gen will add Lasizwe Dambuza to its star-studded cast, according to Entertainment news reporter Phil Mpela. Announcing to his fans on Twitter, Mpela has shared the good news that the comedian will make an appearance on the etv medical drama series.
The role which Lasizwe will be taking on is yet to be announced by the production and the star. However, weekly Durban Gen is known for introducing new faces, be it as patients or any other roles to suit the storyline they will be telling. Lasizwe commented on the post, confirming that he will be in the drama series soon.
Fans have mixed reactions to Lasizwe landing a role in Durban Gen
However, fans of the show have mixed reactions to the news of Lasizwe joining the telenovela. While some are excited to see him in action and even promise to start watching the show to see him, others are of a different mindset. Other tweeps are complaining about how these rising social media stars with no qualification in acting are taking opportunities from professional actors fresh out of school.
Lasizwe’s acting experience is not as vast as is his hosting expertise. Generations gave him a role in 2010, which was a minor one, but it debuted his acting career. He has landed several Television gigs being a presenter and a host. He has been in shows like MTV you Got Got, the Real Goboza, Craz-e World Live, only to mention a few. Lasizwe has also been a video vixen featured in Babes Wodumo and Ntando Duma’s music video for Jiva Phez’kombhede. He has also been featured in television commercials for Nando’s and Fanta. He then bagged the role of new teen Marketing director for Fanta.
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