In Pics: Happy birthday to Ring Of Lies actress Tesa Twala. The Swaziland born actress is making a name for herself in the SA television industry having made her debut on Zabalaza and now Ring Of Lies. Aside from for playing her role as Gugu on Mzansi Magic telenovela Ring of Lies and Lexi Thabane in the Mzansi Magic soapie Zabalaza.
She has worked hard for her reputation although she has faced multiple accusations of her getting where she is now she doesn’t care. At one point she was accused of being treated unfairly because she is too light.
Being treated differently because she is light skinned isn’t something that actress, Tessa Twala views as a privilege or takes lightly. In an interview with TshisaLIVE, Tessa said that being viewed differently because she is a ‘yellow bone’ is as serious as racism or sexism in the acting world
The Swaziland-born actress said that even though she’s experienced xenophobic comments, it seemed subtle compared to some of the comments made to other foreigners.
“I did (experience xenophobia), but I won’t lie, it was subtle because of the way that I look. I admit that it is because I am light skinned. I don’t know why it is that way, because I see it (xenophobia) and I experience it but I don’t think it’s as bad as it is for other people. It’s like, the lighter you are the better you are treated.”
But the actress has moved passed that and is enjoying her career without any disturbances. Tha’t why today we are joining her in celebrating her birthday. We thought we would celebrate her in this stunning pictures she uploaded on her Instagram account…
Happy birthday Queen Tessa…
To spring, love and all things delicious… ???
Jean to Jean baby ?:@dartphotography_za ?: @nkulimotloung Thank you@tshepothejeanmaker for choosing me for your new collection
new week who dis… ?. ?: @ravishsands_sa ?: @ma_boo_za
Source: Instagram/News365coza
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