25 September 2024

Zizipho Buti stars in upcoming Showmax Original Soft Life

Showmax has just dropped a first-look teaser of lead Zizipho Buti in Soft Life, premiering on Showmax on 2 December 2024.

In a bid to settle her mother's rising medical bills, Owami Gqoji plunges into the secretive world of high-society companionship. Fearful that her new profession could shatter everything she holds dear, Owami must keep her dual life hidden.

Zizipho first graced our screens in the Mzansi Magic series Nkululeko and went on to appear on local soapie Generations: The Legacy.

“Owami has made me realise that there are so many young people who have found themselves in such compromising situations," says Zizipho. “I hope that the story will encourage people to have honest conversations about this."

Watch the trailer for Soft Life

Mampho Brescia (Iris in Isibaya) plays Zam, the owner of a business called NubiaBlaq which is a cover for her escort agency, The Girlfriend Experience (GFE). Zam is sophisticated yet strict, ruling her establishment with an iron fist. Katlego Lebogang (Spinners) plays Zinhle, the Queen Bee at GFE, who becomes a mentor to Owami.

SAFTA winner Nambitha Mpumlwana (Saints & Sinners, Yizo Yizo, Tsotsi, The Lab) plays Judge Iris Makhaza, the overprotective mom of Owami's boyfriend.

Created by Vusi Zion for Afriprime, the 13-episode drama is produced by Urban Brew Studios. SAFTA winners Nozipho Nkelemba (Gomora, Umakoti Wethu) and Nthabiseng Mokoena (Law, Love and Betrayal, The Wife) direct.

“Soft Life is a forward-thinking show where we are dealing with everyday issues happening in society, holding up a mirror to the public,” says Nozipho. “It was interesting for me to see how far this subculture [If we can coin it that] has grown since my younger days and how it’s shown so openly in comparison to a few years ago.”

"I am excited about the great entertainment that the talent brings to the storyline," says Nthabiseng. “The cast really immersed themselves in the characters they portrayed; it was awesome to see what they are capable of. More than anything, viewers should also look forward to the new faces who will bring much joy, laughter, and sometimes heartache to our screens."

Soft Life premieres with three episodes on 2 December 2024, with a new episode every Monday until 10 February 2025.

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