Dichi penetrates the SA acting industry

He has now secured a role on Generations- The Legacy

Local actor, Maxwell Dichi continues to soar in the South African film industry as he has recently secured himself a new role at GenerationsThe Legacy soapie.

Not long ago, the talented creative was well- known for his role as ‘ Seretse’ at Muvhango, and his growth within the industry allowed him to bag another role with a different soapie. Dichi tells BG Style that, it means a lot for him to be part of these two major soapies.

When he was approached to audition for a role at Generations- The Legacy, he was in Botswana and he says because of the use of technology, he auditioned virtually. “Through my Agent, Talent ETC, in South Africa I was requested to audition for the character of Dr Langa Hlophe, a psychiatrist / Sangoma. Since I was in Botswana at the time I sent a self- tape, and I am glad that it impressed the judging team since

I managed to get the role,” he says.

Dichi tells BG Style that as a now spiritual person, he was a bit sceptical about playing this role at first, but has eventually settled well for it. “I can’t deny that as a now spiritual person my spirit did wrestle with playing such a complex spiritual healer but later I understood that there is a good messaging to come out of playing this character,” he shares.

He also tells BG Style that due to the pandemic, he has had quite a break from acting.

“Getting this opportunity at Generations was therefore a comeback into the studio for me and I must say it’s a blessing and I am quite excited about it,” he said.

“Although I have been on Muvhango, being on Generations still felt like a new dream. We all know that every actor at some point wanted to see themselves on Generations and I’m just in awe,” he adds.

It has been a while since he appeared on Muvhango and so

BG Style asked him to clarify if he is still part of the soapy or his term has elapsed: “I have not been officially released from the soapie, therefore I believe I’m still part of the family and my character is still very much alive,” he responds.

Dichi also believes that Botswana has a lot of talent, and only need support to match the South African film industry. “Botswana has a lot of talent.

We are talented and all we need is more support, more exposure and we can do this individually, through collaborations and great leadership,” he chats with BG Style.

He says anyone else can make it as long as they are passionate.

” To anyone wishing to pursue this acting career, I would like to say it takes a lot of perseverance, passion and persistence.

There are a lot of talented people and one needs to find how they can hone what makes them unique and constantly develop themselves whilst searching for opportunities that match their vision,” says Dichi.