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Busisiwe Mtshali

March 23, 2023 By Owen Swanson

Busisiwe Mtshali

Busisiwe Mtshali’s passion and vibrant personality are without a doubt the most enduring characteristics about this incredible actress. Born, bred and raised in the bustling streets of Johannesburg, Busisiwe is without a doubt a city slicker who thrives in the fast pace of city life.

Busisiwe completed her tertiary education at the University of the Witwatersrand where she obtained her Honors Degree in a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic arts in 2013, her career though started well before obtaining her qualification. While studying she was notorious for juggling both her studies and her passion for the industry with ease and utmost professionalism and because of this Busisiwe was able to pave the path of her destiny. From Lokshin bioscopes to international features she has continued to prove that her passion, professionalism and eagerness have remained integral in how she approaches her craft.

Busisiwe has been a part of some very popular shows within the South African industry and such as Lockdown, Ring of Lie to name a few, but many may commonly know her for her role of Thandeka on Thandeka’s Diary. She’s also graced our screens on soapies such as Scandal as well as Isidingo. In 2019 she booked her first international feature film following the narrative of Muslim girls saved from a Boko Haram camp. With both local and international film festival awards under her belt it’s clear to see that her range is wide and her talent immeasurable.

For bookings or more information on Busisiwe, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

Mpho Sebeng

March 23, 2023 By Owen Swanson

Mpho Sebeng

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Mpho Sebeng was born in Soweto 1992 December the 1st . He is the eldest in the family of two. Mpho matriculated in the year 2011 at West Ridge High School, attaining 2 distinctions. He’s high school achievements include being the first to get full colours for drama at 17years old, he was also vice – captain of his high school rugby team, partook in soccer and also got full colours for athletics.

Mpho was MC of Mr & Mrs West Ridge during the years 2010 and 2011. Mpho was also part of the body council as well as MD of the RCL of the school

Mpho’s humble media beginnings ascended at the age of 12 when a family friend spotted him in a primary school play and encouraged him to pursue acting. Mpho’s first television debut was on “Justice for all” as well as “Zero Tolerance” which later went to win multiple awards

Mpho then joined manager Lisa Modisane at Legends Management who helped in moulding him and assisted with his career. Mpho further got roles on “Bay of plenty” a screenplay as Bongane, Khandakulu a short film , ETV’s “Scandal”, and most prominent being Winnie the story about the life of Winnie Mandela where he plays role of “Tsietsi” where he was in his prime, and it was here where he got to meet box office actors Jennifer Hudson and Terrence Howard.

Ring of lies was Mpho’s first major lead role on prime time television, his performance was one for the books as it went as far as earning him a nomination for the 2018 South African Film & Television awards for “Best Male Actor” in a telenovela. Mpho is now a household name in the South African Film and television industry, he is constantly looking for a challenge and is ready to swim with the big fish in Hollywood and solidify his place in the acting world.

For bookings or more information on Mpho, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

Petronella Tshuma

March 16, 2023 By Owen Swanson

Petronella Tshuma

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Petronella Tshuma is a multi-award winning and nominated Actor. Born in Francestown, Botswana, At the age of five Petronella and her family moved back to their home country of South Africa.

It was in a church in downtown Johannesburg in 1997 that Petronella fell in love with performing. Her very first introduction to acting would be the adaption of the nativity stage play. As her love for stage and story telling grew, she began to perform in school plays around her neighbourhood of Yeoville, Hillbrowand Berea.

In 2001, Petronella moved to the United Kingdom. She lived in the Southwest of England in Bristol and attended Filton High School where she majored in Drama. Her final performance was the hot and feisty Carmen in the hit musical FAME. In 2008 after two years of studying acting at SWADA she received her BTECH.

In 2011 Petronella first came to public attention when she made the Top ten finalists on the second season of the SABC1 talent search Class Act. Shortly thereafter, Petronella landed her first major role on Scandal! In the same year, Petronella attended the Durban International Film – and was approached by the Director and Producer’s of the multi awarding winning film OF GOOD REPORT to play the character of Nolita which earned her a nomination at the South African Film and Television Awards for Best Actress in a feature film and her first win for Most Promising Actor at the Africa Movie Academy Awards.

Thus far, Petronella has worked on a number of films, to name a few; While You Weren’t Looking, Hatchet Hour and Tokoloshewhich can be seen on Netflix alongside Of Good Report. Petronella’s latest film Clean Job is set for release this year on Amazon Prime.

She has also worked on numerous television shows such as, 90 Plein Street, Sokhulu amd Partners, Goodmen, Plintered Pieces, Isono and Rhythm City which earned her a nomination at the South African Film and Television Awards for Best Supporting Actress in a Soap and a win for Best Actress in a Soap.

Petronella’s huge imagination and love for play as a child was the catalyst into acting. story-telling was and still is the place she feels most confident and thrives bringing life and truth to the characters she has the privilege to play.

For bookings or more information on Petronella, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

Tshepo Matshaba

February 15, 2023 By Owen Swanson

Tshepo Matshaba

After studying Journalism at Rhodes University Tshepo’s professional journey began at Succeed Magazine writing entrepreneurial articles which led to his own column “Da Funki Generashun” in 1998. Tshepo’s writing caught the eye of John Hunt, head of renowned advertising agency TBWA Hunt Lascaris. John asked Tshepo to join the team and work on the MTN account as copywriter, producer and he managed to also voice a character in the MTN “Stix” radio campaign. This led to Tshepo’s first television voice over performance for an MTN TV commercial.

In 2004, after working heavily in advertising, Tshepo began leaning more towards recording voice overs. By 2006, Tshepo regularly booked voice work, radio and TV campaigns in English, Setswana, Sesotho and isiZulu. In 2008 Tshepo was approached by Mr Patrick Bogatsu, then Programme manager for the leading Durban based KZN regional radio station Gagasi FM to be the station’s imaging voice, a role he continued with for nine years.

Tshepo has voiced countless radio and TV commercials for top companies such as Vodacom, Total, SAB Breweries, Multichoice, Mzansi Magic, Old Mutual, DSTV, Nedbank, Mzansi Bioskop, Mzansi Wethu, Absaville, Multichoice Diski Challenge, Nedbank Cup, Kaya FM, MTN, Accenture, Cambridge Food, Anglo American and Telkom Mobile.

Tshepo has experience in writing, translating, voicing, and producing radio dramas, educational videos, e-learning, documentaries for all major industries including Mining, Financial Services, Automotive, Health, Entertainment, Retail, Government and more. Tshepo’s experience is wide and varied.

For bookings or more information on Tshepo, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

Tshepo Matshaba - English Conversational- OSM Talent

Tshepo Matshaba - English Corporate - OSM Talent

Tshepo Matshaba - English Dramatic - OSM Talent

Tshepo Matshaba - English HardSell - OSM Talent

Zanele Potelwa

February 15, 2023 By Owen Swanson

Zanele Potelwa

Zanele Potelwa is one of the youngest minds in the commercial radio and TV space - 5FM Monday – Friday Lunch 12pm to 3pm & TV Presenter on SABC 1: Selimathunzi. Zanele is full of life, inspired and a multi-faceted young woman from the Eastern Cape and there is nothing she loves more than people. Her passion and absolute respect for the art of speaking - in every shape and form - stems from the love that she has for communicating with, being with, and wanting to know more about people from all different walks of life. From radio to television presenting, to being an MC (for corporate events and musical festivals), and even acting.

After having worked as The Drive Time show host at TuksFM in 2018, Zanele joined 947 as part of the 947 Crew and as an on-air presenter on their overnight show on weekends. During the week, Zanele and her fellow crew members were correspondents and the ‘on the ground’ crew for 947 for all the cool things happening in and around Joburg with teams like 'Anele and The Club'.

Zanele then joined the national radio station 5FM – 1 - 4AM Monday-Friday. She then moved to join the Roger Goode Show as traffic presenter and after just one year, was given her very own weekday lunch time show. Zanele quickly won the “Bright Stars Award” at the Liberty Radio Awards 2019.

In 2017, Zanele entered the “Mzansi Insider TV Presenter Search’ where she was awarded Runner-Up. Soon after, she became a guest presenter on Selimathunzi, the celebrity entertainment show on SABC 1 & the longest running magazine show in SA & as of early 2020, Zanele became the main TV Presenter for the show.

Zanele has also worked at the Global Citizen Festival Mandela 100 Event that took place at FNB Stadium in 2018, where she interviewed local and international trailblazers such Denai Gurira, D’banj, Bonang Matheba and the deputy Prime Minister of Belgium: Alexander Croo.

Other MC career highlights:

Red Carpet Host for South African Music Awards 2019
Host for Gen Next Awards 2021 & 2022
Red Carpet Host for SA Amapiano Awards 2021
Pink Carpet Host for Feather Awards 2021
Host for Homecoming 2021
Host for Big Brother eviction parties.

Zanele is also a DJ, Content Creator, Actress and Voice Over Artist and a true lover of the beautiful entertainment industry that she finds herself so blessed to be part of.

For bookings or more information on Zanele, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

Zanele Potelwa - English Conversational - OSM Talent

Zanele Potelwa - English Conversational (2) - OSM Talent

Zanele Potelwa - English Dramatic - OSM Talent

Zanele Potelwa - English HardSell - OSM Talent

Zanele Potelwa - English Promo - OSM Talent

Chilu Lemba

February 15, 2023 By Owen Swanson

Chilu Lemba

Chilu Lemba is a Zambian-born and South African–based radio and television presenter, voice over artist, author and musician. His voice is heard across the continent daily on ads ranging from branding commercials for washing detergents and cellphone networks, to promos for satellite television channels.

A graduate of the AAA School of Advertising, Chilu has over two decades experience in collaborating with media institutions, production companies and has been the voice of the Eyewitness News brand heard daily on Talk Radio 702 and Cape Talk, for the past ten years. He also voices thousands of communication ads annually for multiple brands.

In June 2019, Chilu released his memoir titled Finding My Voicedetailing his journey in the media industry.

Chilu won the award for Best TV Promo (2022) at the Voice Over Awards hosted by The Association of African Podcasters and Voice Artists. He was also awarded the Voice Arts Award in the Outstanding Commercial - TV or Streaming - Best African Voiceover (2022) category, hosted by The Society of Voice Arts and Sciences

Other achievements include the APVA Spotlight of the Year (2022) Legacy Recognition award for excellent work as an industry expert and key supporter of the African audio industry

For bookings or more information on Chilu, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

Chilu Lemba - English Conversational - OSM Talent

Chilu Lemba - English Corporate - OSM Talent

Chilu Lemba - English Dramatic - OSM Talent

Chilu Lemba - English Hard Sell - OSM Talent

Chilu Lemba - English SoftSell - OSM Talent

Chilu Lemba Demos - Ads Mashup-1 - OSM Talent

Chilu Lemba Demos - Corporate Mashup - OSM Talent

Chilu Lemba Demos - Promo Mashup - OSM Talent

Keamohetsoe Mofokeng

February 15, 2023 By Owen Swanson

Keamohetsoe Mofokeng

Keamohetsoe has been performing since before primary school! Now in her teens, she has an excellent talent for recording voice over. Easily delivering upbeat and bright sell reads to a slower, more emotional soft sell, Kea also understands script and takes direction superbly.

For bookings or more information on Keamohetsoe, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

Keamohetsoe Mofokeng - English - Bright Conversational - OSM Talent

Keamohetsoe Mofokeng - English - Promo - OSM Talent

Keamohetsoe Mofokeng - English - Soft Sell - OSM Talent

Paballo Koza

September 23, 2022 By Owen Swanson

Paballo Koza

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Paballo began acting at age 5, starring in numerous commercials. At age 11, he landed his first TV role on the SABC 2 drama series ‘Thola.’ He also starred in the short film ‘The Blanket’ and recorded voice overs for Cell C’s TV & radio ads. He proceeded to get a supporting role in the SAFTA winning soapie ‘Rhythm City’ at age 13 and starred in the Darrel Roodt, SATFA nominated, comedy film ‘Skorokoro’ the same year.

At age 14 he received an African Movie Academy Award nomination for Best Young Actor for his starring role in the theatrical drama film ‘Dora’s Peace.’ During the same year he also began acting on the SAFTA nominated Mzansi Magic telenovela ’The Queen’, to which he had a recurring role through the six consecutive seasons.

He starred in the ETV drama ‘Easy Money’ at the age of 15. Paballo then proceeded to act in the critically acclaimed Mzansi Magic drama series ‘Houskeepers’ the following year, to which he had a supporting role during the first two seasons and a starring role on the third season.

Paballo acted while simultaneously attending school, which showcased his passion for acting as well as diligence and good work ethic. He attended high school at The National School of The Arts, majoring in Dramatic Arts.

In 2020, he starred in the SAFTA nominated Netflix film ‘Riding with Sugar’ as well as a guest role on BET’s telenovela ‘Isono’ that same year.

After graduating high school with a bachelor’s pass and three distinctions in 2020, he took his studies further by studying filmmaking at The New York Film Academy.

For bookings or more information on Paballo, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

Paballo Koza - English Conversational - OSM Talent

Paballo Koza - English Conversational (2) - OSM Talent

Paballo Koza - English Corporate - OSM Talent

Paballo Koza - English Dramatic - OSM Talent

Paballo Koza - English Hard Sell - OSM Talent

Kate Liquorish

September 6, 2022 By Owen Swanson

Kate Liquorish

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Kate Liquorish is a South African actress whose stage work has garnered her multiple award nominations including best actress and best supporting actress at the prestigious Fleur du Cap Theatre Awards.

Her screen work includes starring opposite Laurence Fishburne, Orlando Jones and David Harewood in BET's series 'Madiba' in which she played the iconic political activist Ruth First. She also played opposite Helen Mirren in Gavin Hood's 'Eye in the Sky' and Pearl Thusi and Akin Omotoso in Kagiso Lediga'siconic film 'Catching Feelings'. 2020 saw her star alongside Pearl Thusi again in Africa's first Netflix Original 'Queen Sono' as billionaire businesswoman and badass eKaterina Gromova as well as the lead role in DSTV's award-winning drama 'Still Breathing' for which she won "Best Actress" at the South African Film and Television Awards.

Kate is based in South Africa but travels extensively to perform.

For bookings or more information on Kate, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

Kate Liquorish - English Accent Kugel - OSM Talent

Kate Liquorish - English Accent Poppie - OSM Talent

Kate Liquorish - English Bright - OSM Talent

Kate Liquorish - English Conversational - OSM Talent

Kate Liquorish - English Conversational (2) - OSM Talent

Kate Liquorish - English Corporate - OSM Talent

Kate Liquorish - English Hard Sell - OSM Talent

Kate Liquorish - English Soft Sell - OSM Talent

Lebo Masike

August 3, 2022 By Owen Swanson

Lebo Masike

Lebo Masike is a passionate broadcaster with over 20 years experience in radio as a presenter, content producer and VO artist. A combination of love of music and communication found Lebo starting out on campus radio as a presenter and producer while studying in Durban in 1997, followed also by working at retail radio and commercial radio stations.

She has worked as a radio presenter for Gagasi FM, East Coast Radio and content producer at Vuma FM. As a voice over artist Lebo is expressive, whether you are looking for a youthful, upbeat, smooth or peaceful delivery that can be done with ease.

Running keeps Lebo sane having completed two Comrades Marathons in 2014 and 2015, within the fitness industry she has been brand ambassador for Virgin Active SA (2012 - 2016) and Umgeni Water Marathon (2019).

For bookings or more information on Lebo, please get in contact with an agent at OSM Talent.

Lebo Masike - English Promo

Lebo Masike - English Conversational

Lebo Masike - English Dramatic

Lebo Masike - English Corporate

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Kate Liquorish

Lebo Masike