African Couch Potato
African Couch Potato is a South African perspective on all things film and television. Hosted by award-winning TV producer, Gino Shelile, it mashes up in-studio interviews with industry professionals, titles to check out each week, a current film or series review, and a look at old movies that are worth rewatching.
African Couch Potato
51 - Job Seeker: Ofentse Mojapelo
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In this episode Gino takes on the role of job interviewer with AFDA graduate Ofentse Mojapelo in the hot seat.
Ofentse studied Motion Picture Medium (Television Production) at AFDA from 2016, majoring in TV Directing, Writing & Producing, graduating in 2019.
Taking a break from television production, she completed her Bachelor of Laws degree before taking up a position at Red Pepper as a technical director for Big Brother Mzansi Season 3. In 2022 she won a Netflix Scholarship.
As well as her television talents, Ofenste also runs her own clothing company, The Naked Line.
Ofentse says "I am intentional in bringing my talents to work and my skills sets as they will get sharper through every experience and every opportunity given."
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