Countdown with Nambitha

She’s a business science graduate but the pull of the arts was too strong for actress NAMBITHA BEN MAZWI to ignore.

She plays fiery attorney Shado on e.tv’s Scandal! and says she’s thrilled to be part of the soapie world.

“I’m also excited to be back with the e.tv family and love every minute spent with the warm and welcoming Scandal! team.”

We did our countdown interview with Nambitha to find out more about her off-screen life.

5 ingredients you’d need to whip up a delicious meal Garlic, olive oil, cream, mushrooms, pasta – you see where I’m going here.

4 famous people you’d love to invite to a dinner party Media mogul Oprah Winfrey, singer Nina Simone (can we bring her back somehow?), actress Viola Davis, former US first lady Michelle Obama and renowned academic Michael E Porter (the greatest strategist).

3 things on your bucket list Those would be to win an Academy Award, produce a show, get married and start a family.

2 achievements you’re really proud of Graduating with a UCT Business Science honours degree. Working alongside US actor Laurence Fishburne, and later being invited to his home and solidifying a great friendship with him over the years.

1 book you’ve read recently Captivating by John and Stasi Eldredge.