Nthati Moshesh

“There are still so many roles...I am going to be acting until I am 90”

“Don't get frustrated, instead teach,guide,Nthati”

“Maybe I need to change,maybe I need to adapt”

“Training is important it doesn't have to be from a formal institution”

“Being a trained actress is important. This is why I can play virtually any part.” With three SAFTAs to her name, she says awards don’t define her”

“But because I’m a goof and an avid reader, my humour and thirst for knowledge saved me from staying in character”

“I realised the power that cult leaders have, how easy it is to manipulate people. You just need to tell people what they want to hear to have them eat out the palm of your hand. She is one of the darkest characters I played and breaking away was difficult”

“I’m a method person and prefer being prepared. But it was a welcome challenge. Being as self critical as I am, I do hope I did the role justice. It certainly was unlike anything I’ve ever done”

“I will stop acting when I am 97. That’s my cut off. I don’t dream about producing or directing or anything else… acting is my passion. Even [if] it means going months without work, what is meant to be always comes around”