Masasa Mbangeni, best known for her villainous role in 'Scandal!', who has appeared in Netflix productions and worked alongside international stars, has capped off an impressive year by earning her Honours degree from the University of the Witwatersrand, and now plans to pursue her Master's and PhD, declaring herself 'a Witsie for life'.
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Award-winning former Scandal actress, Masasa Mbangeni, concluded the year on a high note, leaving the internet impressed with an honours degree from the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits).
Mbangeni has consistently demonstrated both dedication and talent throughout her impressive acting career and academic pursuits. Following her memorable portrayal of a villain on Scandal, Mzansi is now eagerly anticipating her future film appearances.
Holding an honours degree from Wits, which enables her to teach drama, she also previously studied at Trinity College in London.
Mbangeni is a highly talented South African actress, most recognised for her memorable portrayal of the villainous character, Thembeka Shezi, in the popular TV soap opera, "Scandal!" Her performance in this role earned her the Best Actress Award at both the 2015 SAFTA (South African Film and Television Awards) and the Royalty Soapie Awards.
Additionally, she was honoured with the Best Supporting Actress - TV Soap award.
Her work on "Scandal!" also resulted in multiple nominations: she was nominated for Best Actress at the SAFTAs in both 2017 and 2014.
She has collaborated with international stars, including Chris Evans and Gerard Butler, as well as local soap opera icons such as Connie Ferguson, Hlomla Dandala, and Hlubi Mboya.
She has appeared in several prominent television shows, showcasing her talent and versatility.
She has made notable TV appearances in Devil’s Peak (2023) as Mbali Kaleni, The River (2019-2021) as Akhona Mayisela, and Housekeepers as Nomahlubi
Her talent has also been recognised on streaming platforms, where she has made notable appearances in Netflix productions, including Heart of the Hunter as Malime Mambi and Blood & Water Season 4 (2024) as Mrs Makeba.
She recently made a memorable, albeit brief, appearance in the Mzansi original Netflix series 'Bad Influencer'. Playing a "mean girl" for a few seconds, she left a significant impression, with many viewers wanting to see more of her. This suggests a deep understanding of acting, a field in which she reportedly holds a degree.
Despite this, her desire to learn remains strong, as she even expressed her intention to pursue her Master's and PhD at the same university. She proudly holds a Bachelor of Arts in Dramatic Arts (BADA) Honours degree from the University of the Witwatersrand.
"This is a dream come true. I promise you I'll be back to get my Master's and my PhD because I'm a Witsie for life," she stated.
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