Child star Mangaliso Aluta Mthembu has been melting hearts in One Weeks, the hit Showmax Original family comedy.
One Weeks follows Fana (Zakhele Mabasa-Mokone), a charming high-school dropout from the streets of Soweto, who can’t believe his luck when he finds himself dating Lihle (Sihle Ndaba), a successful lawyer.
He then has to rely on the help of Lihle’s sharp-witted 10-year-old daughter, Angie, to avoid losing Lihle to rich men.
“I’m thrilled that the show is finally out and I’m thankful for the positive comments and overall support from the public,” said Mangaliso who turns 12 in September.
She said her One Weeks journey has been a two-year process initiated by her proud and very hands-on momager, Zama Kheswa.
“In 2022 my mom told me that there was this show that required a child, so she and I took action and did a video audition which was sent to production,” she explained.
“After a few weeks, I was informed that I got the role. I was so excited! Fast forward to December 2023 and we then started filming. The rest, as they say, is history.”
Mangaliso added that she enjoyed acting alongside “Aunt Sihle and Uncle Zakhele.”
“We just had so much fun and it hardly felt like work. The best part was us all being in the green room after rehearsals,” she said.
So what’s next for the child star? “After One Weeks, I’d like to either be on a kids’ reality show or maybe play the role of a gangster’s child,” said an excited Mangaliso.
Mangaliso Aluta Mthembu’s Fact Box:
Date of birth: 19 September 2012
Age: 11
Grade: 6
Star sign: Virgo
Siblings: Neo (21)
Hometown: Originally from Harding. Currently staying in Ballito, KZN
Goals: To be the best actress, playwright, and director
Hobbies: Writing, cycling, singing, contemporary dancing and horse-riding
Watch the One Weeks trailer:
Words: Fame Frenzy
