The cast of hit show 'Gomora'. Photo: Sandisiwe Mbhele
The glitz and glam of the awards shows was still very much present at the fourth Royalty Soapie Awards hosted by talented hosts Mpho Popps and Lerato LKG Kganyago.
The pre-recorded award show was aired for the public on Saturday evening, 26 September, 2020 on SABC 1. Things were very much different this year due to the pandemic no fans were present at the recarpet carpet and a very small audience too. Despite all of the production changes, the show must go on and the biggest winners of the night was Gomora.
Shekinah performed her track ‘What a Love’ as the technical categories started off the show. Outstanding Editing Team went to Isibaya and Outstanding Directing Team was awarded to Gomora.
Presenters included the likes of LootLove, 7de Laan actress Nobuhle ‘Mimi’ Mahlasela was stunning in her Gert Johan Coetzee dress and said set life in 7de Laan is quite hectic.
Actress Mimi Mahlasela from 7de Laan. Photo: Sandisiwe Mbhele
Speaking to The Citizen she said her character Aggie will be experiencing a lot of drama and audiences must tune in to view it all. On her personal favourite shows said; “I love watching The River a lot and season two of Housekeepers.” And hinted that she would to be in the next season of the hit show.
Break out star Sannah Mchunu who won Outstanding Supporting Actress for her portrayal of popular and loved character Zodwa in Gomora. She said the love she has received is like a dream. “I feel like breakdancing yazini,” she joked.
“The fans love Zodwa, she has pushed my career, and finally I am being recognised.” The show also walked away with the top praise, voted by the people, Most Popular Soapie of the Year.
In his acceptance speech director and executive producer, Thabang Moleya said they did not predict winning the award.
“We did not see this one coming, I want to thank our writers, thanking for writing for us. Our producers, all the ladies in production and the other directors.”
Gomora kept winning on the night with Outstanding Newcomer going to Sicelo Buthelezi as Teddy.
Co star Siphesihle Ndaba celebrates Sicelo Buthelezi Newcomer Award. Photo: Sandisiwe Mbhele
The Queen was also given a nod, Outstanding Supporting Actor went to Sthembiso Khoza as Shaka Khoza. In his acceptance speech, the confidence was beaming through the mic, with the actor thanking the Fergusons and Royalty Soapie Awards for the recognition.
Full list of winners below:
Outstanding Editing Team
Isibaya
Outstanding Lighting
The Queen
Outstanding Art Direction
Getroud met Rugby
Outstanding Directing Team
Gomora
Creative Categories
Outstanding Make-Up & Hair
The River
Outstanding Wardrobe
The Queen
Outstanding Writing Team
Skeem Saam
Most Popular Soapie of the Year (Public Vote Category)
Gomora
Outstanding Supporting Actor
Sthembiso Khoza as Shaka Khoza in The Queen
Outstanding Supporting Actress
Sannah Mchunu as Zodwa in Gomora
Outstanding Newcomer
Sicelo Buthelezi as Teddy in Gomora
Outstanding Couple
Sindi Dlathu & Hlomla Dandala as Lindiwe & Zweli in The River
Outstanding Lead Actor
Presley Chweneyagae as Cobra in The River
Outstanding Lead Actress
Dawn Thandeka King as MaNgcobo in Uzalo
Outstanding Male Villain
Dirk Stoltz as DeWet Basson in 7de Laan
Outstanding Female Villain
Sindi Dlathu as Lindiwe in The River
Outstanding Soapie
Binnelanders
Social Cohesion
Getroud met Rugby
Background Actor
Sphiwe Msebe
Angus Gibson
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