The passing of Themsie Times who performed Maria in 7de Laan took followers of the soapie and the nation unexpectedly.
News of her loss of life was introduced on Friday, she was a very long time solid member of the SABC 2 soapie.
7de Laan and the nationwide broadcaster, the SABC, launched a joint assertion saying Times had “warmed her method into the hearts of many South Africans by means of her character Maria on 7de Laan.
“Themsie performed the position of Maria from 2003-2016. The character was a strong-willed, business savvy but warm-hearted girl. She labored for Septimas ‘Oubaas’ van Zyl‘s (performed by Pierre van Pletzen) household for years, since he was a toddler. Maria then moved in with Oubaas on orders from his mom, to be certain that he was nicely taken care of,” their assertion learn.
They gave a again story of Maria’s character and the way she was launched to the present.
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“When Hilda, (Played by Annelisa Wieland) and Oubaas started courting, Maria didn’t get together with this new girl in his life however the two finally turned buddies and have been inseparable. Maria was Hilda’s confidant, they usually had a real friendship. She additionally had an in depth friendship with Aggie (performed by Mimi Mahlasela).” ‘
Times did retire in her guesthouse in QwaQwa, Eastern Cape, which was usually referenced as her dwelling on 7de Laan.
The actor’s co-stars have paid tribute to Times. Nobuhle “Mimi” Mahlasela shared an image of her debut on the present with the legendary actress.
She wrote: My very first TV debut with the legendary Themsie Times – Lala ngoxolo Ma.”
“We are lucky to have had South Africans get pleasure from Themsie’s expertise by means of her portrayal of this position. Our ideas and prayers are with Themsie’s household and family members throughout this tough time.
We ship our heartfelt condolences her household, buddies and followers at giant. May her soul relaxation in peace,” the SABC and 7de Laan assertion concluded.
Compiled by Sandisiwe Mbhele
