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Tendaiishe Chitima is a Zimbabwean actress, writer, singer and songwriter based in Johannesburg South Africa, known for her role as Blessing in the SABC 1 drama series Mutual Friends. She has won several awards for her acting roles.
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What drives my passion for creative arts is my belief that through arts, we can help people to imagine the future.
I fell in love with drama and never looked back!
One thing I value now more than ever is my privacy
For us to tell authentic stories about women, sometimes we need those perspectives to be from women themselves.
don’t forget to take time to take care of yourself, to discover who you are, what you want in life and to live life to the fullest.
But love is a universal theme, as is pursuing your dreams and overcoming life’s struggles
I think the film serves as a love letter to anyone who is struggling in Zimbabwe right now
I believe outstanding actors have an innate ability to act, however there’s always a need to harness what you’re born with
I would like to encourage all the women out there to continue to discover who they are
I believe it’s important for these stories to not just be told, but celebrated
There are Zimbabweans, locally and in the diaspora, doing inspirational work. They deserve to have their stories told by us
There are so many Zimbabwean stories that remain untold
I would love to see authentic stories coming from Africa to international platforms, and I want to be part of those stories
My relationship with God is an important part of who I am
Ultimately what we need are stories that will shape who we are today and who we are becoming
Building a life in your own home country is important – it gives you a sense of belonging, helps you feel connected with your own people
When you do something for the first time, and you get good feedback, it’s like, ‘Yes! I took a risk with this and it’s working!’ The validation has been amazing
Growth comes with its challenges and if you’re determined to remain an authentic, loving and giving person you do need to protect your inner space from opportunists and ill-intentioned people
To tell stories that shape our perceptions and image as Africans, who we are as people, stories that inspire us to be better and who we’re meant to be. That’s what I’m looking forward to
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