Watch this behind-the-scenes video from our April cover shoot and read what our features editor, Phila Tyekana, has to say about Simphiwe.
Why Simphiwe?
They say everything has its time and right now it’s Muvhango’s time to shine. After many years the soapie has finally made us all stand up and take notice of its creativity and gripping storylines. Simphiwe plays Thuli, who is one of the lead actresses in the soapie with a storyline that has South Africans intrigued. As a young actress – and one we’ve never seen on a cover of a magazine – we felt it was time our readers got to know a bit more of her beyond her on-screen character.
What was her reaction to being on BONA magazine?
She got on board without hesitation and was happy to be the face of the BONA for the April issue.
How was it like interviewing her?
In the cover story, she mentions that choosing not to open up about her life makes her seem “uncool and not an IT girl”. So she was very guarded about what she said about her private life.
How was she at the photo shoot?
She’s very comfortable with the camera; she struck me as someone who is very happy with herself and body.
What was the inspiration behind the April cover?
Simphiwe is gorgeous – we wanted to celebrate her beauty.
What can readers expect from the story?
A fun and quirky revelation of her life story and uncovering the person behind the popular Muvhango character, Thuli.