Skeem Saam local actress looks at the brighter side of life (Watch video)
Lerato Marabe, who plays the character of Pretty Seakamela on SABC1’s youth drama series, Skeem Saam, is looking forward to venturing into the motor sports industry, as it is her first love.
The 17-year-old actress, who attends Boksburg High School, plays the character of Kwaito’s younger sister, who is an “it” girl, who likes gossiping and is basically an outgoing child.
Comparing Marabe’s character on Skeem Saam and her character in real life, Marabe said she is nothing like Pretty, as she is actually very shy, doesn’t have lots of friends and she minds her own business.
Marabe lives in Boksburg North with her mother and brother.
She said life growing up was very hard after her parents divorced.
“Being raised by a single parent has made me appreciate everything my mother did for me, which is why everything I do, I do it for her,” Marabe said.
” I have realised the sacrifices she has made for me to be where I am today. She is my greatest inspiration in life.”
Marabe likes going out to malls, playing netball and attending motor sports events.
“My love for motor sports started way back, while I was still young. People even named me after the car I liked, that was called Bhubesi,” she said.
Her television career dates back to when she was four years old. She appeared in the children’s programme Takalani Sesame, an OMO advert, Cutting Silence, Intersections and Jacobs Cross.
Marabe said managing school work and Skeem Saam has not been easy. Her school work, however, takes priority.
The Grade 11 learner said that, after finishing matric, she will further her studies at theSouth African School of Motion, Picture, Medium and Life Performance (AFDA), where she will study sound engineering, film and editing.
She sees herself as the young ambassador for BMW and working with >Motorsports >SA.
Her motto, which keeps her going is that “the greatest thing about tomorrow is that she will be bigger than she is today”.
Her message to young people is to never give up on their dreams.
“You should fight for what you believe in and don’t be oppressed by someone else’s opinion,” she said.
”You should surround yourself with people with the same mindset as yours, in order to grow as person. Remember that when one door closes a whole new sliding door opens.”.
You can watch Marabe on SABC 1’s Skeem Saam every Monday to Friday, from 6.30pm to 7pm.
