Sowetan

Celeb couple has recipe for happiness

Communicat­ion key to success

- By Karishma Thakurdin

Celebrity couple Mpho Osei Tutu and Tumi Morake both have thriving careers‚ are raising a family and building an empire, but most importantl­y, are a team in everything they do.

While Tumi continues to take the comedy world by storm‚ her equally famous husband Mpho has been owning the theatre stage. Even though both are fiercely passionate about TV‚ theatre and comedy‚ they make sure their relationsh­ip does not take a back seat.

During an interview with Tshisa LIVE‚ Mpho gave a glimpse of what a typical day in their household looks like.

“It’s very dynamic‚ unpredicta­ble and there’s a lot of laughter. We need to have a sense of humour about things‚” Mpho said.

Even though they both juggle hectic schedules and have to make sure they are great parents, quality time for each other is at the top of the priority list.

“If we have gaps in between, we try to have dates and try to steal moments. We understand the value of contact with each other, but when it can’t happen we understand.”

Mpho explained that the ‘secret’ to making sure they are always on top of the many roles they play, is communicat­ion.

“We have synchronis­ed diaries‚ we speak to each other every day no matter where we are in the world‚ our relationsh­ip takes precedence over our careers.”

Mpho said it helps that they both are in the industry and understand each other’s needs.

As business partners and well-known personalit­ies, Mpho revealed that one day soon they could be turning their lives into a reality show.

In the meantime Mpho has his sights set on bringing home a Naledi Award for his role in Scorched‚ which scored seven nomination­s at the awards.

Mpho has scooped a nomination in the Best Actor category.

Tumi will co-host the Sama awards with Somizi Mhlongo this weekend.

 ?? / VELI NHLAPO ?? Tumi Morake and husband Mpho Osei-Tutu at the annual SA Film and Television Awards in Midrand, Johannesbu­rg.
/ VELI NHLAPO Tumi Morake and husband Mpho Osei-Tutu at the annual SA Film and Television Awards in Midrand, Johannesbu­rg.

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