Popular South African actress Thembi Seete recently joined the cast of Showmax’s Adulting, taking on the role of Portia.
Her portrayal of the character has been garnering attention, particularly due to the intimate scenes she has been involved in. When asked about the most challenging aspect of joining Adulting, Seete candidly revealed that it has been these intimate scenes.
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In an interview, Seete expressed, “My intimate scenes have never been this intimate. It really felt like it was my first time acting, and that’s the beauty of acting. You can’t really say you’re comfortable with it because acting introduces you to different characters and different personalities.
“The things you get to do are always different. So with this one, it came with a whole lot of things that really shook me a little bit and made me uncomfortable. But I also love being uncomfortable.”
So, what motivated the former Boom Shaka member to accept this role? Seete explained that she had always wanted to work with Tshedza Pictures and saw this opportunity as a chance to challenge herself.
“First of all, I’ve always wanted to work with Tshedza Pictures. I think they are exceptional storytellers. Also, there comes a point in life when you get tired of playing it safe. You sort of want to stretch yourself a bit and kind of surprise yourself. I love the element of surprising myself and not being too comfortable in the things that I do.”
Seete also addressed the societal discomfort around discussing s*x and intimacy, stating, “Why are we so scared to talk about s*x? Why are we scared to talk about intimacy?
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“I think this stems from our parents because they were never comfortable enough to talk to us about intimacy. But it’s something that should be handled with respect. These are the elements I thought about to say, ‘You know what? S*x is not a bad thing. It’s what created all of us.’”
Thembi Seete’s openness and willingness to embrace discomfort in her acting journey highlight her dedication to her craft and her desire to challenge societal norms. Her portrayal of Portia in Adulting is sure to leave a lasting impression on viewers.
