Meet the roommates
Beáta Bena Green as Shay
Beáta Bena Green stars as Shay, a soft-hearted and socially conscious drama student who feels overshadowed by her politically active father.
Celeste Loots as Amanda
Celeste Loots plays Amanda, Shay's high school best friend and adventurous yet destructive nightmare roommate. Amanda is a brilliant chemical engineering student with rage issues.
Kristen Raath as Kyla
Kristen Raath plays Kyla, a highly religious and controlled student from a small town, under significant pressure due to her many responsibilities.
Mienke Ehlers as Mia
Mienke Ehlers stars as Mia, a political sciences and economics student who doubles as the residence drug dealer, rebelling against three generations of her family.
In the press
- Klyntji
Lifts the lid on what goes on in women’s hostels
“Wyfie lifts the lid on what goes on in women’s hostels… A drama series with a title and content that will raise eyebrows.”
- Terloops
University drama is a 'fantastic first' in Afrikaans
“A boundary-pushing Afrikaans series… a fantastic first in Afrikaans.”
- Die Son
Won't let you look away from your TV
“Wyfie won’t let you look away from your TV.”
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