Linda Mtoba – “Being back on TV is scary”

Linda Mtoba pens down a lengthy note to herself and also to Tshedza Pictures (Producers of The Rivers and Giyani).

The actress spoke about getting a new acting role and how she’s feels not-ready due to the long one year break she had after birthing her daughter.

Linda says resuming screens is scary.

“Being back on tv is scary cause there’s a lot that can be said especially after just having a baby,” she said.

‘Thank you @tshedzapictures for being accepting of me and all I am.
For never leaving me out, for reassuring me of my part & value.”

“I remember getting the scripts for my “come back” I felt so much anxiety cause WOW (you’ll all understand soon enough).. I felt overwhelmed I had so many what ifs, I hadn’t been working for almost a year. What if I can’t do it anymore, what if I’m not ready. How can they give me such a hectic story after I’ve been away for so long.”

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A letter. I write this letter as a woman,as a mother & a young actress. There’s so much of me that has changed lately from my view of the world to my appearance and being a mom. Thank you @tshedzapictures for being accepting of me and all I am. For never leaving me out, for reassuring me of my part & value. For letting me know that I can have all that I want,that I can have a career,be a wife & a mother. In a world where woman are often left to choose one or other. For giving me the time I needed to be at home & be a mom to my daughter. “Say when you’re ready to come back & that’s all you’ll need to do” And indeed true to your words,it was. As daunting as it is to back with my new self, I couldn’t be happier. Thank you for allowing me to come as I am. I remember getting the scripts for my “come back” I felt so much anxiety cause WOW (you’ll all understand soon enough) I felt overwhelmed I had so many what ifs, I hadn’t been working for almost a year. What if I can’t do it anymore, what if I’m not ready. How can they give me such a hectic story after I’ve been away for so long. Thank you for entrusting me with it, thank you for always believing in me. I appreciate it more than you’ll ever know. To each & every person at work Ngiyabonga. From the ADs,wardrobe,directors, to makeup, to the office Thank you for the kindness & love you’ve bestowed upon me. The care you’ve show me a mom specifically goes beyond everything I’ve ever imagined. Ngiyabonga, I suppose this is actually my love letter to @tshedzapictures. Oh and to you, yes YOU, thank you for your kindness & encouragement. Being back on tv is scary cause there’s a lot that can be said especially after just having a baby, I was/am still very self conscious your words have helped me so much. May you extend that kindness,always. Ngiyanithanda.

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