Actress Brenda Ngxoli has launched a scathing attack on "mediocrity" and "abuse" in the local film industry, saying that she wants to earn her spot in the industry through hard work and not because of who she knows.
There is nothing worse than Acting opp an ill prepared. Uninformed so called Thespian . It's like sucking milk out of a rock!There are loads— Brenda Ngxoli (@Ngxoli) May 17, 2016
It is high time we spoke out against mediocrity in the ent industry from crew, cast, writers,producers, etc so that We can All Be Great !— Brenda Ngxoli (@Ngxoli) May 17, 2016
Sihlobo we must speak out for others Think they are slaying it. Audiences being disrespected with dodgy shows. https://t.co/p4VrHJrcYS— Brenda Ngxoli (@Ngxoli) May 17, 2016
Brenda says that the problem stems from people who get jobs because of their relationships with producers. She says that many do not speak out because they fear that they will be victimised or sidelined.
Many keep quiet for you will be victimized, sidelined and blacklisted as A Diva or Difficult. Fear not Child of Africa!Arts r NB in society— Brenda Ngxoli (@Ngxoli) May 17, 2016
Lolest im being a Diva neh. Striving for excellence is Never achieved by goofing around. https://t.co/kWj9lhyfjO— Brenda Ngxoli (@Ngxoli) May 17, 2016
I'm by no means perfect. I may not be the best actress but God Knows I Work Hard and give 500% to the power of infinity!to every character!— Brenda Ngxoli (@Ngxoli) May 17, 2016
In fact, she reveals that she has personally been abused when trying to address the ills in the industry.Employ me cause u trust I aim for one take.rock up prepared! Have read my script.Not because I charmed you over booz https://t.co/Dxrr2eWM59— Brenda Ngxoli (@Ngxoli) May 17, 2016
We All need to eat but does that mean I must Subject myself to Abuse. We All have rights. EVEN Actors. We are not just clowns.— Brenda Ngxoli (@Ngxoli) May 17, 2016
I've been ill treated more than u will Eva kno. I encourage others to speak out against Abuse of any kind! https://t.co/fyE2geHZyu— Brenda Ngxoli (@Ngxoli) May 17, 2016
It is unclear what caused the rant but now we know not to mess with Brenda.
Source: timeslive
