We usually talk about onscreen romance to the extent that we think onscreen couples are dating in real life because of the chemistry they always show us onscreen.
Nhlamulo and Lindiwe from Scandal start to date, and fans were so gushing with the young couple that the media starts to spread news that the two are dating in real life. But the truth is that Nhlamulo has a girlfried in real life, and Lindiwe is currently dating someone after leaving the Scandal soap opera.
The two actors, Nomvelo Makhanya and Mathews Rantsoma, who play Lindiwe and Nhlamulo respectively, have revealed that they are not involved in real lifeSpeaking on his scenes, Matthews told TshisaLive,
“It’s been very interesting. It’s been an amazing journey. The most difficult scenes are always the intimate ones because we always have to have a conversation about whether we are OK with me going so far. It has to be a conversation so that we don’t overstep in the name of playing a role. My difficulty has always been playing intimate scenes throughout my career, they need special attention.”
Mathew Rantsoma (Nhlamulo) confirmed that he is dating a longtime girlfriend, and he is too private to post her pictures on social media. There are only a few snaps circulating.
Matthews didn’t reveal his girlfriend’s name but said he is so happy to have her because she is so supportive. On the day of graduation, he invited her to the graduation ceremony. This is where the pictures of the lovers leak.
Mathews Rantsoma is an upcoming actor who is captivating Scandal! fans by his character Nhlamulo. It is his Kasi Shakespeare vibes that have many talking and from the looks of things he is here to stay.
Mathews has also made TV features in a Mzansi Magic show and an advertisement for KFC. His unmatched dexterities have seen him bagging a Naledi Award in 2019.
Mathews is so focused that he has to learn the Kasi lingo just to ace his role. “I had to learn a lot about ‘’scamtho’ (also known as township talk), about where it comes from. Luckily, I could seek help from theatre practitioners, teachers, writers and directors, I also referenced actors such as Themba Mkhoma and Jefferson Tshabalala, who helped me understand the history behind this beautiful kasi language.”
100% He is one of the best actors currently, and we wish him to succeed and get more roles to act regionally and internationally. We can’t wait to see him put a ring on his real-life girlfriend, and with the true love, kindness, and caring he shows onscreen, it’s obvious he also does that in real life.
