DJ realises childhood dream as she appears in Uzalo
‘I will pursue acting as I don’t want to focus only on music’
DJ Hlo, who always wanted to act in a TV production, is a step closer to achieving her dream.
Born Hlosiwe Mthalane, DJ Hlo, who became famous after winning Ukhozi FM’s Summer Song of the Year last year, is set to appear in Uzalo on SABC1 next week.
She will play herself and will be one of the judges in a talent search competition in the soapie.
DJ Hlo is set to start appearing next week as the storyline about the talent search has already begun.
Uzalo publicist Nomfundo Zondi said: “I confirm that DJ Hlo will appear on Uzalo. And she will start appearing on the show next week.”
The Durban-born DJ said she shot the talent search scene with the production a few weeks ago.
“I might start appearing early next week. I am looking forward to appear in Uzalo and the reaction of my fans. I enjoyed every moment being on that set, though it takes the whole day to shoot.
“I am a judge and I like that I play myself.
“I learnt a lot by being there. There is a lot that goes on behind the scenes before us as viewers see the final product on television. It was a great experience for me.”
The young DJ, who has just dropped a single titled Visa, said being part of Uzalo reignited a childhood dream of being a TV actor.
Though she agrees that acting is demanding and being on set is time-consuming, she still wants to be a TV star.
“While I was on that set I was imagining myself as an actor. I always wanted to act since I was young.
“Being on that set reminded me that I am a step closer from that reality.
“I will definitely pursue acting because I don’t want to focus only on music, I want to spread my wings.”