Dineo Moeketsi and Connie Ferguson speak on their roles on ‘The Queen’

Dineo and Connie play mother and daughter on The Queen. 

“Connie has gone from strength to strength and has delivered outstanding work on our screens for years,” says Dineo, who plays Kea in The Queen on Mzansi Magic.

“It was Connie’s role as Mavis Mabaso on Rockville that “made us all sit up and take note. It was a monumental shift [and a demonstration of] her versatility”. Dineo says she’s inspired every day by Connie.

“I watch and learn [from her] all the time,” she says.

Connie too is full of praises for Dineo.

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“She can be very hard on herself at times but I believe she has slowly learnt to trust herself in the process and just be,” the veteran actress says. “A lot of the time acting is about instinct and I believe she is at a point where she has learnt to trust hers. She is a phenomenal young actress and I am proud and honoured to be her TV mom.”

Connie’s culture of taking her work seriously is what has led her this far in the industry.

“It’s not a hobby or way to become famous! Fame is just a side effect of what I do. I love telling stories and living vicariously through the characters I play. Some are inspiring, others not so much. “There are always life lessons to be learnt,” she adds, “and I love this aspect of being able to ‘life coach’ while entertaining.”

Her advice to aspiring actors is: “Build lasting relationships and don’t burn bridges.

“Respect your fellow actors and crew, and always come prepared. Ask questions, never assume you know everything and leave your ego at the door.”

Dineo too has picked some of these lessons.