More Details Revealed On Khanyi Mbau’s Role On Uzalo

If it’s not music or acting then it’s modelling or presenting Khanyi Mbau is indeed the Queen of all trades, this time around she announced that she will be featured in a big SA telenovela UZalo playing a gangster character. Mbau gave details of her upcoming character which she is currently shooting.

She plays MaNgcobo’s beautiful, sexy and slightly unhinged criminal cousin, Dinekile aka Lady Die.

According to Drum publication Uzalo publicist Ayanda Mthiyane says Lady Die is a shoplifter by trade. She aspires for a life like MaNgcobo’s but has never really been able to achieve it even with her good looks. Lady Die has done short stints in jail for petty crimes and knows her way around the underworld.

“MaNgcobo’s planning a huge heist and calls on her cousin Lady Die, DK and two other women to help her execute her ‘set it off’ style robbery.  But inviting Lady Die into her life means she’s also inviting trouble into her home.”

Lady Die will also attempt to seduce Nkunzi, now that’s one saucy scene fans should anticipate knowing how sexy Khanyi is.

Khanyi says she and Lady Die share many characteristics. “It’s exactly me. Lady Die is a go-getter like Khanyi.  We both have big dreams. We both love the adrenalin rush and see the world as an oyster.  The difference is that Khanyi is a grown up but Lady Die doesn’t seem like someone who will grow up any time soon.  Another difference is that Khanyi is not a friend of crime like Lady Die,” Khanyi said, comparing her role to her personal life.

Mbau was headhunted for this short-term role but the producers are considering bringing he back later in the season because she fits her character perfectly.  Khanyi is also adamant about continuing on the show. “After my performance on my first day, everyone was impressed; I am sure I will be here for a while. And Uzalo is the biggest show in SA. With the role, it’s just love at first sight.”