DINEO DEFINES HER DESTINY

Actress. Singer. Presenter. Entrepreneur. Dineo Langa has many talents and she wears every hat with unmatched finesse. Koketso Mashika talks to her about self-discovery, self-confidence and, above all, staying true to yourself.

- Koketso Mashika

When Dineo Langa (nee Moeketsi) announced her exit from The Estate - the award-winning drama series in which she played no-nonsense advocate Mmakoena Molefe for three seasons - her fans were disappointed. But they didn't have to wait long to see the star on screen again.

This time, it was in the six-part Netflix thriller, Unseen, which launched eight months later (March 2023) and tells the story of Zenzi, a "nondescript domestic worker who goes in search of her missing husband and comes up against powerful and violent criminals". Dineo plays the role of Zenzi's ambitious sister.

"It was a beautiful experience from start to finish," she says. A highlight was having an on-screen sister for the first time. She had high praise for fellow South African actress, singer and entrepreneur Gail Mabalane's outstanding performance as the lead actress. "It's an experience that I wouldn't trade for anything," she adds. "We all put our best foot forward to create one performance."

At 34, Dineo's acting career includes a list of local TV shows and movies, which have earned her widespread recognition. In every role she's played - from Lindiwe on eTV's Scandal! and Kea in Mzanzi Magic's The Queen to Mmakoena and Naledi - she's been able to weave an effortless tapestry of emotions that always captures the audience's attention.

Dineo's range truly knows no bounds. It even extends beyond the screen, where she is also making waves as a singer, presenter and producer. As a musician, she has released music as a solo artist and in collaboration with her husband, Zothile Langa, also known as Solo. Her music often showcases her powerful vocals and ability to convey deep emotion through her lyrics.

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