Legendary actress Linda Sokhulu’s joined SABC2 soapie 7de Laan as Boitumelo “Tumi” Selepe.
Linda told SunBuzz she was excited to join the show with such a rich history.
“It is one of the longest-running shows we have and it has a very specific target market and that means growth for my career as I’m now speaking to a different audience. I’m honestly humbled.”
Her character Tumi will arrive in Hillside on a mission to look for answers surrounding her mother’s death and Linda shared that stepping into Tumi’s shoes has been amazing.
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“Besides her mission, she is on the journey of self-discovery and is trying to find out who she is. I think that is interesting as it is going to be relatable with viewers as most of us, no matter how old and where we are in life, we are constantly evaluating and finding ourselves.” The seasoned actress, who has been in productions such as Rhythm City which was suddenly canned, shared the importance of upskilling so when something unpredictable happens, you have something to fall back on.
The 45-year-old has learnt the skill of writing. “It is healthy to acquire different skills as a creative and diversify. The skill is still new and I am still learning but with more nurturing, I will go far with it.”
Linda, whose career spans decades and began at the Durban Playhouse, also shared her journey has been humbling and from here on, the sky’s the limit.
“It is wonderful when you are employed and challenging when you are not, as everything is just unpredictable. But the most important thing is to know why you are here and to commit to growth as that is how you gain longevity.”
