INTERVIEW WITH PULENG MOLEBATSI ( @Puleng_drama )

Puleng  Molebatsi an actress and radio presenter. She completed her Honours degree in BA Dramatic arts at the University Of Witwatersrand in 2010.Her involvement in the media industry includes a cameo role in a SAFTA award winning drama series When We Were Black 2006. Love Life Reality show Scamto Ground Breakers, 2001, It’s For life –reality TV show 2010. She has recently completed her internship at SABC  March  2012. She is radio presenter at VowFm. She believes that all it takes to achieve one’s dreams is dedication, the will to live your best life and hard work.

Who is Puleng Molebatsi?

I am a simple girl. Quite chilled. I enjoy the simple things in life. Spending time with friends and family, watching some trashy tv eg Cheaters and Keeping with the Kardashians. lol.

 What inspired you to be actress?

I've always like performing. Was that girl who always had something to say in class and always performing in school events, either reciting poetry, acting or singing.  I am at my happiest when am on stage acting. Its definitely a calling.

 When did you get your first big break?

I have done a couple tv gigs since I was 15 years old. My big break came when I was offered a role on a sitcom by an very good script writer Martin Koboekae. The role of a casting agent named after myself. Puleng Molebatsi

 What was your parents reaction when you told them you want to pursue a career in drama? Where they supportive?

My mom passed on when I was 14 so she never got an opportunity to see me act. But she always knew that I was a performer. She always encouraged me to follow my heart and be the best I can be in everything I do. I now have an adopted mother and she is supportive of what I do.

 What is the hardest decision you ever had to make?
Walking away from a man I loved. Its a complex story. I had to let him go and I did.

How do you respond to and deal with criticism?

I get that a lot in the industry but I also get supportive and positive people who play a pivotal role in my success as an actress. So I don't waste time on things that do not build me. I dedicate all my energy to all things that make me prosper.

Any life lessons you drew from your journey as actress and radio personality?

I learned to never burn your bridges. To always nurture those good working relationship. And have fun at all times.

 What does Puleng do for fun?

ahhhh...Puleng is such a free spirit. Always out there making new friends and exploring what the world has to offer.  I like meeting friends for drinks and I actually enjoy shopping for hours on end.

 What make good relationship?

loyalty,trust and patience. Also understanding and accepting each other's flaws

Who are your favourite local and international musicians/

I am an old soul. I love me some boys 11 men. Brian Mac night, locally i'd say Zonke is my favourite right now as well as motswako reginator Khuli Chana

Describe yourself in one word?

Dramatic hehehe