An intimate, insightful conversation between actors, where we share our experiences in both screen and stage acting. This show explore key moments in actors' journeys—their challenges, triumphs, and insights into the industry. It’s a space to reflect, inspire, and have the kind of real conversations that actors rarely get to have in public.
1 hr 5 min
Kay Bikitsha and Lerato Nxumalo join us for an honest conversation about their acting journeys, career growth, characters they wish audiences had seen more of, and navigating the worlds of acting and influencing.A conversation about the craft, the choices and the realities of the industry.Inside Acting Conversations | Inside Story NetworkConnect with us:Instagram: @InsideActing_ @InsideStoryNetwork
1 hr 18 min
Inside Acting takes a new turn!For the first time, we bring you an Inside Acting Round-table Conversation — a fresh format that brings actors together to share, question, reflect and engage in an honest conversation about the craft and the industry.Joining us for this inaugural round-table are three remarkable women from Netflix's Seriously Single Too: Fulu Modibedi, Tumi Morake and Keke Mphuthi.Beyond the characters we see on screen, we explore the women behind the performances: the chemistry of working together, memorable characters, the realities of building an acting career, representation, balancing life beyond the set, personal growth and the roles that have changed their lives.Inside Acting is an actor-to-actor conversation platform by Inside Story Network, creating space for performers to engage meaningfully with one another about their journeys, experiences, craft and the stories that shape them.Because every performance has an inside story.Subscribe to Inside Story Network, join the conversation and stay tuned for more Inside Acting conversations.Connect with us:Instagram: @InsideActing_ @InsideStoryNetwork
1 hr 5 min
When audiences connect with a character, can they allow the actor to become someone completely different? Prince Grootboom and Nkanyiso Makhanya discuss character, transformation, and why every role deserves to be approached on its own merit. 🎭 INSIDE ACTING CONVERSATIONS — exploring the craft behind the performance. Join the conversation in the comments, Insiders: Have you ever struggled to separate an actor from a character they played?Connect with us:Instagram: @InsideActing_ @InsideStoryNetwork
1 hr 5 min
Kay Bikitsha and Lerato Nxumalo join us for an honest conversation about their acting journeys, career growth, characters they wish audiences had seen more of, and navigating the worlds of acting and influencing.A conversation about the craft, the choices and the realities of the industry.Inside Acting Conversations | Inside Story NetworkConnect with us:Instagram: @InsideActing_ @InsideStoryNetwork
1 hr 18 min
Inside Acting takes a new turn!For the first time, we bring you an Inside Acting Round-table Conversation — a fresh format that brings actors together to share, question, reflect and engage in an honest conversation about the craft and the industry.Joining us for this inaugural round-table are three remarkable women from Netflix's Seriously Single Too: Fulu Modibedi, Tumi Morake and Keke Mphuthi.Beyond the characters we see on screen, we explore the women behind the performances: the chemistry of working together, memorable characters, the realities of building an acting career, representation, balancing life beyond the set, personal growth and the roles that have changed their lives.Inside Acting is an actor-to-actor conversation platform by Inside Story Network, creating space for performers to engage meaningfully with one another about their journeys, experiences, craft and the stories that shape them.Because every performance has an inside story.Subscribe to Inside Story Network, join the conversation and stay tuned for more Inside Acting conversations.Connect with us:Instagram: @InsideActing_ @InsideStoryNetwork
1 hr 5 min
When audiences connect with a character, can they allow the actor to become someone completely different? Prince Grootboom and Nkanyiso Makhanya discuss character, transformation, and why every role deserves to be approached on its own merit. 🎭 INSIDE ACTING CONVERSATIONS — exploring the craft behind the performance. Join the conversation in the comments, Insiders: Have you ever struggled to separate an actor from a character they played?Connect with us:Instagram: @InsideActing_ @InsideStoryNetwork
1 hr 22 min
What happens when passion meets the reality of making a living as an actor? In this episode of Inside Acting Conversations, actors Six Nyamane and Lunga Mofokeng sit down for an honest, actor-to-actor conversation about the craft, the business and the realities of surviving a career in the South African entertainment industry. Six reflects on her experience studying acting for screen, her journey through productions including Generations and Homecoming, and the experience of working alongside Thembinkosi Mthembu. She also speaks candidly about learning the hard way that passion needs to be accompanied by an understanding of your value — particularly after undercharging for her work early in her career. Lunga takes us through his own journey, including being Six's senior at school, becoming a household name through his six-year run as Andile Dikana on The River, and the painful reality of experiencing a prolonged period without work.Today, Lunga plays Mr Q on Skeem Saam — a character worlds apart from Andile — and speaks about the gratitude that comes with finding work again, while continuing to evolve as an actor.This is a conversation about craft, money, identity, rejection, resilience, reinvention and the uncomfortable realities behind the glamour of the industry. Welcome inside. INSIDE ACTING CONVERSATIONS Actor to actor. Craft to craft. Story to story. Subscribe to Inside Story Network for more conversations with the actors shaping South African screen and stage. Connect with us: Instagram: @InsideActing_ @InsideStoryNetwork
59 min
When young actors find themselves sharing a set with the very legends they grew up admiring!In this episode of Inside Acting Conversations, Lwazi Tsebesha and Olly Thandolwethu Zondi share a warm, candid conversation about artistry, gratitude, mentorship and the journey of finding your place in the industry.Beginning with the simple question, “What was your first impression of me?”, the conversation quickly opens into a beautiful appreciation of each other's artistry.Both actors reflect on the extraordinary privilege of working alongside some of South Africa's most respected and legendary performers — and how those actors welcomed them, taught them and treated them as fellow artists.Olly looks back on learning on the job while carrying the responsibility of leading an incredibly gifted cast in GO!, while Lwazi remembers the disbelief and gratitude of being embraced as an equal by actors she had long regarded as legends.It's a conversation about humility, learning, mentorship, friendship and recognising the grace that comes with the journey.This is Inside Acting!If you enjoyed this conversation:👍 LIKE the video💬 COMMENT with your favourite moment🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Inside Story Network📲 SHARE it with an actor or aspiring actor who needs to hear this conversation.Inside Acting is a series by Inside Story Network, bringing you honest conversations with the artists shaping South African film, television and theatre.Connect with us:Instagram: @InsideActing_ @InsideStoryNetwork
1 hr 12 min
Kwanele Mthethwa and Rorisang Mohapi-Grootboom join us for a candid and joyful conversation about their journeys as actors, their experiences on Kwa Baba, and the surreal joy of seeing each other flourish on screen. They reminisce about their first encounters, laugh about the doubters and naysayers who once questioned their dreams, and share what they hope to explore next — from Kwanele’s desire to direct to Rorisang’s dream of playing a deeply complex character with multiple personalities. This is Inside Acting at its best — honest conversations about the craft, the characters, the pressure, the joy and the strange reality of becoming someone audiences feel they know. If you enjoyed this conversation: 👍 LIKE the video 💬 COMMENT with your favourite moment 🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Inside Story Network 📲 SHARE it with an actor or aspiring actor who needs to hear this conversation. Inside Acting is a series by Inside Story Network, bringing you honest conversations with the artists shaping South African film, television and theatre. Connect with us: Instagram: @InsideActing_ @InsideStoryNetwork
1 hr 9 min
What happens when audiences can't separate the actor from the character?In this special episode of Inside Acting, actresses and friends Nefisa Mkhabela and Gaisang Noge sit down for a warm, candid and hilarious conversation about their journeys in the South African entertainment industry.The two actresses take us back to the first time they met on the set of House of Zwide — when Nefisa was already in her second week of playing Ona and Gaisang had just arrived from the Vaal to take on Mampho, with barely any information about the character waiting for her.Mampho became a character audiences loved to hate. Gaisang recalls what it was like being recognised in public and discovering that some people genuinely didn't like her because of the villain she played. Rather than taking it personally, she recognised it as a sign that she had done her job well.For Nefisa, Ona's popularity brought a very different experience. Strangers would approach her as though she were Ona herself — sometimes even kissing her on the lips! She reflects on the special connection mothers had with Ona and what it meant to become such a beloved character.The friends also open up about the less glamorous side of the profession: exhaustion, fatigue and burnout from moving between sets during long 24-hour working days — while remaining grateful to do the work they love.They revisit some of the roles that have shaped their careers, including:🎬 Nefisa as Lerato in Losing Lerato🎬 Nefisa as Omphile in How To Ruin Love🎬 Gaisang as Naledi in The Wife🎬 Gaisang as Mapaseka in AdultingAnd, of course, there's a little fun along the way as they answer the whimsical question:“When did you feel like… ‘I’ve arrived’?”This is Inside Acting at its best — honest conversations about the craft, the characters, the pressure, the joy and the strange reality of becoming someone audiences feel they know.If you enjoyed this conversation:👍 LIKE the video💬 COMMENT with your favourite moment🔔 SUBSCRIBE to Inside Story N...
1 hr 30 min
What does it take to break into the acting industry?For Hungani Ndlovu and Jesse Suntele, the answer is perseverance, belief, and trusting the journey.Although their paths couldn't have been more different, both eventually found success after seasons of waiting and uncertainty. Hungani shares how studying acting in the United States shaped him as an artist, while Jesse reflects on how modeling and entering the Top Actor competition became the unexpected doorway into his acting career despite having no formal training.Together they discuss the power of believing in yourself long before the industry does, the importance of discipline, and how their creative passions beyond acting—including dance, music, and teaching—continue to shape who they are as artists.Whether you're an actor, creative, or simply chasing a dream, this conversation is a reminder that every journey is different—but belief, consistency, and courage can take you further than you imagine.Follow Inside Story Network for more acting content, interviews, workshops and industry conversations.Connect with us:Instagram: @InsideActing_Instagram: @InsideStoryNetwork
1 hr 17 min
What is it really like to begin an acting career at a young age?In this episode of Inside Acting, Kea Masango and Luyanda Zwane share their personal experiences of breaking into the entertainment industry early. They discuss the excitement, the sacrifices, the lessons they've learned, and the challenges of growing up while building a professional career.Whether you're an aspiring actor, a parent of a young performer, or simply curious about the realities of the industry, this conversation offers valuable insight and encouragement. If you enjoyed this episode:Like the videoLeave a commentSubscribe to Inside Story Network for more conversations with South Africa's leading actors and creatives. Follow Inside Story Network for more acting content, interviews, workshops and industry conversations. Connect with us: Instagram: @InsideActing_Instagram: @InsideStoryNetwork
1 hr 1 min
What happens when two actresses realize they've been walking through the same seasons of life and career? In this episode of Inside Acting, Khanyi Mbau and Nambitha Ben-Mazwi share an honest conversation about their journeys in the entertainment industry, memorable roles, navigating the realities of life on set, career growth, friendship, and the unique way their paths have continued to mirror one another. It's a candid discussion filled with wisdom, laughter, and reflections on what it takes to build a lasting career in the industry.Connect with us:Instagram: @InsideActing_Instagram: @InsideStoryNetwork
1 hr 3 min
Thando Thabethe and Lorcia Cooper-Khumalo sit down for a funny, vulnerable and deeply heartfelt episode of Inside Acting.The two acclaimed performers reflect on their journeys through the South African entertainment industry — from Backstage, Lockdown and Paradys to How To Ruin Christmas, Housewives and Fatal Seduction.In this episode they discuss:Filming intimacy and nudity scenesActing before intimacy coordinators existedFear, vulnerability and motherhoodAuditions and actor trainingLongevity in the industryBuilding careers across multiple platformsKindness, authenticity and self-worthLorcia speaks about balancing artistry, motherhood and vulnerability as a dancer and actress, while Thando reflects on the pressures of public visibility and carrying multiple creative responsibilities across radio, acting and producing.A powerful conversation between two women who continue to shape South African storytelling.Connect With Us@insidestorynetwork@insideactingsa
1 hr 16 min
In this powerful episode of Inside Acting, Katlego Danke and Renate Stuurman sit down for an honest conversation about the realities of the craft.Katlego reflects on the emotional depth required to portray Thathi on Gomora, carrying grief repeatedly and truthfully on screen. Renate shares her experience of being typecast through roles like Princess in Happiness Is a Four-letter Word, and the complexity of portraying women often defined by career over family.They also explore the importance of guidance in the industry, the responsibility of storytelling, and why theatre continues to be a space that deeply fulfills the actor’s spirit.This is a conversation about discipline, identity, and the journey of becoming.Connect With Us@insidestorynetwork@insideactingsa
1 hr 7 min
In this special birthday moment, Xolile Tshabalala and Kgomotso Christopher reflect on a friendship that began in their school days — when they dreamed of one day being famous and telling the world how they met.They share memories of supporting each other through the years, the importance of respecting crew and cast, and the craft behind powerful performances — from emotional scenes in Fatal Seduction to stepping in as an understudy in The Crucible. They also reflect on collaboration and kindness on set, including experiences filming Blood Legacy.A heartfelt conversation about friendship, resilience, and the people who shape the journey.Watch. Reflect. Share.Connect with us @insidestorynetwork@insideacting_
1 hr 6 min
In this exciting episode of Inside Acting, two of South Africa’s most respected performers, Moshidi Motshegwa and Nthati Moshesh, sit down for a deeply reflective conversation on the craft of acting.From the idea that the era you’re born into shapes your spirit, to discovering that every character has their own language — this episode explores the inner life of performance.Nthati reflects on her portrayal of strong women and the importance of recognising truth in the writing, while Moshidi shares how her love for reading allows her to bring authentic, recognisable South African women to life — honouring the stories rooted in our townships.Together, they unpack the paradox of the craft: learning the script, only to lose it in pursuit of the character’s spirit.They also reflect on grief, challenge, and the desire to stretch further — even exploring the idea of playing multiple roles in one story, inspired by performances like Michael B. Jordan in Sinners.A masterclass in truth, spirit, and storytelling.Watch. Reflect. Share.Connect with us @insidestorynetwork@insideacting_
1 hr 11 min
In this unforgettable episode of Inside Acting, two of South Africa’s most respected actors, Zolisa Xaluva and Mapaseka Koetle, sip on coffee over an honest conversation about the craft, discipline, and realities of being a working actor in the South African industry. Mapaseka reflects on her incredible 13-year run on Scandal!, one of South Africa’s longest-running and most beloved television dramas.Zolisa remembers the intense period of juggling roles on Generations, then the biggest show in the country, while also performing on Tsha Tsha — a time that shaped his work ethic and dedication to the craft. Filled with laughter, memories, and deep reflections on the actor’s journey, this episode celebrates the resilience, discipline, and passion required to build a lasting career in acting.Inside Acting is a series by Inside Story Network, where actors speak honestly with other actors about the craft, the industry, and the journey. Watch. Reflect. Share. Connect with us @insidestorynetwork @insideacting_
1 hr 7 min
Two quietly powerful performers, shaped by the same training ground at University of the Witwatersrand, sit down for a candid, laughter-filled conversation about process, memory, and finding truth on screen.Buyile recalls walking into the first table read of Blood Legacy, while Nat reflects on being thrown into improvisation — and even sharing the screen with Leonardo DiCaprio in Blood Diamond.Their philosophies diverge beautifully: Nat leans into instinct — “acting from ignorance” — while Buyile draws from the discipline of Konstantin Stanislavski and deep preparation.Different approaches. Same truth: honest storytelling.Watch. Reflect. Share.Connect with us @insidestorynetwork@insideacting_
1 hr 13 min
In this heartfelt episode of Inside Acting, Mamodibe Ramodibe and Mamarumo Marokane reflect on the responsibility of telling South African stories with authenticity, strength and cultural truth.Mamarumo shares how she initially resisted playing Vuvu on Scandal!, only to discover a deep connection that reshaped her understanding of the character — and herself. Mamodibe opens up about portraying Buang on Outlaws, a performance so transformative she now watches it and hardly recognises herself.Together they explore acting in one’s own language, the discipline of stepping into unfamiliar tongues, and the profound healing that can happen when an actor walks a path that mirrors their own life. This is a conversation about purpose, identity, and answering the call to act.Watch. Reflect. Share.Connect with us @insidestorynetwork@insideacting_
56 min
What does it mean to grow up around the industry — and still choose to rediscover it for yourself? In this episode of Inside Acting, Shalate Sekhabi and Khosi Ngema share an honest conversation about navigating performance, identity, and creativity as a new generation of storytellers.They reflect on their experiences and appreciate each other, having worked across major South African productions, like GO! House of Zwide, Blood and Water and Meet the Khumalos. Khosi speaks about stepping into directing — exploring storytelling from behind the camera — while Shalate opens up about writing, both musically and for the screen. Their shared love for music reveals another dimension of their artistry, reminding us that today’s actor is no longer confined to a single discipline. This is what the future of the industry looks like. Watch. Reflect. Share. Connect with us @insidestorynetwork @insideacting_
1 hr 21 min
In this episode of Inside Acting, Nambitha Mpumlwana and Sello Maake KaNcube reflect on decades in the entertainment industry — from South African soapies to international stages in Canada, the USA, and Europe.They share hilarious, painful, and deeply personal memories about working with global legends, navigating the industry, and staying grounded through it all.A powerful conversation about craft, resilience, and legacy.Connect with us @insidestorynetwork@insideacting_
1 hr 18 min
In this episode of Inside Acting, friends Sive Mabuya-Bukani and Nunu Khumalo reflect on the powerful similarities between themselves and the characters they’ve portrayed.From High Rollers and Scandal! to Shaka iLembe, How To Ruin Love, Red Ink, and Uncovered, they share how faith, friendship, and personal truth helped them bring their roles to life.A beautiful conversation about identity, sisterhood, and becoming the character.Connect with us @insidestorynetwork@insideacting_
1 hr 8 min
In this powerful episode of Inside Acting, two of South Africa’s most respected actors — Hlomla Dandala and Dawn Thandeka King — sit down for an honest, unfiltered conversation about acting, identity and navigating real-life divorce while simultaneously playing characters facing similar emotional turmoil on screen.Hlomla reflects on his iconic portrayal of Derek Nyathi on Isidingo, the realities of being rejected for being “a coconut,” and the long shadow of typecasting. Dawn opens up about 'Mazet' in Lockdown — her favourite role to date — and the psychological depth required to inhabit a character experiencing hallucinations in solitary confinement. Connect with us @insidestorynetwork @insideacting_
54 min
In this episode of Inside Acting, Kenneth Nkosi and Nimrod Nkosi reflect on over 30 years in the industry, speaking candidly about craft, respect, ego, and longevity. They unpack the reality of demanding respect without entitlement, calling out diva behaviour, and embracing the next generation — not with fear, but with intention, ownership, and mentorship.Connect with us @insidestorynetwork@insideacting_
1 hr 21 min
Actors Zola Nombona and Bonko Khoza share their incredible experiences of dream roles, importance of focus, performing from a place of hunger and family in their journeys! Connect with us @insidestorynetwork@insideacting_
59 min
In this episode, Wandablaq Zuma and Kwenzo Ngcobo talk about the moments when their careers shifted gears and reminisce about coming to Johannesburg in pursuit of greatness. Connect with us @insidestorynetwork @insideacting_
1 hr 4 min
In this powerful Inside Acting conversation, Samkelo Ndlovu and Sandile Mahlangu dive into the real craft behind unforgettable performances. Connect with us @insidestorynetwork@insideacting_
1 hr 9 min
Join Dineo Langa and Bohang Moeko as they unpack some of the wildest, funniest and most career-shaping moments of their journeys. Connect with us @insidestorynetwork @insideacting_
50 min
In this powerful conversation, Vuyo Dabula and Enhle Mbali Mlotshwa dive deep into the business of acting, fair treatment on set, and how to channel real-life trauma into authentic performance. A masterclass in truth and self-respect for every actor.Connect with us @insidestorynetwork@insideacting_
58 min
In this episode of Inside Acting, Zikhona Sodlaka and Loyiso MacDonald talk about the hard work behind authentic characters and the drama behind the scenes, Courage and Commitment.Enjoy the episode!Connect with Us@insidestorynetwork@insideacting_
1 hr 0 min
Inside acting with Actors Rami Chuene & Jo-Anne ReynekeIn this episode, these incredible actors get real about what it takes to stay ready in this industry - from knowing your lines to knowing the story, the difference between being famous and being good, why training matters, and how to own your craft and your business Connect with us:@insidestorynetwork@insideacting
33 min
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