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Netflix Celebrates the Powerhouses Behind Your Favorite Local Films

19Aug

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Netflix Celebrates the Powerhouses Behind Your Favorite Local Films

Netflix has done it again! The streaming giant, known for bringing us endless hours of binge-worthy content, is now shining a much-deserved spotlight on some of the incredible women behind South Africa's most captivating films. With a global platform and millions of viewers at their fingertips, Netflix is putting these talented filmmakers front and center, and we’re here to spill the tea! These five fierce filmmakers aren’t just making movies—they’re making waves! From heart-pounding thrillers to laugh-out-loud comedies, these women are redefining what it means to tell a South African story. Let’s dive into the fabulousness! Nosipho Dumisa: Queen of Suspense If you’ve ever found yourself gripping the edge of your seat during Blood and Water, you’ve got Nosipho Dumisa to t...

Get To Know Blood & Water Star Dillon Windvogel

Hailing from Belhar in Cape Town, Dillon Windvogel is taking the industry by storm. The actor is best known for his role as Vernon Booysen in kykNET local soapie Arendsvlei and now making international waves with the hit Netflix series Blood & Water where he stars as fan favourite and underdog Wade Daniels. Dillon has starred in multiple productions and is eager to act in more. Upon the global streamer Netflix premiering the third season of Blood & Water, Poppulse had a chat with Dillon about being part of such a massive production, how he landed his big role, the fame that comes with it and how he compares to his on screen character Wade. Keep reading for the full interview! There’s a tradition at Poppulse where we start off with every star introducing themselves...

Poppulse Exclusive: Sthandile Nkosi

Sthandile Nkosi. Picture: Stills By Tom Netflix released its latest South African series, The Brave Ones from highly acclaimed director and actor, Akin Omotoso. The supernatural series journeys through three parallel words of the living, the unborn and the dead governed by the Tree of Life. The series stars some of SA's best talent; Yule Masiteng, Sthandiwe Kgoroge and Bonko Khoza. The series has been met with great reviews from critics, audience and industry peers. We chat to the show's leading lady, Sthandile Nkosi who plays Ntsiki Gasa. Soshanguve's Sthandile Nkosi, is a 29 year old BTech Drama and Theatre graduate who majored in Script Writing and Directing. The rising star actor with a desire for the arts speaks to us about her come up, landing her big role, the ...