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After scooping the award for Best Production at The Zabalaza Theatre Festival earlier this year, award-winning actor, Khayalethu Anthony is back at The Baxter Theatre, performing in his one-man theatre production, The Champion until 8, October 2014.
The planning process for The Champion started about 4 years ago.
"I did about 12-18 drafts and kept changing stuff,
" he says.
"Parts of the story, like growing up without a father is true. The story is not based on my life, but on the lives of many in the townships," he says.
Khayalethu met up with his father about 2-3 months ago in the Eastern Cape. He admits to still being confused and being filled with mixed emotions.
"I wanted my son to have a clan name and to belong somewhere," he says.
In a nutshell Khayalethu defines himself as a down-to-earth actor, director and writer. He likes simplicity. However, he hates fame.
"I would like people to treat me like the boy-next-door. I hate popularity\fame. I am scared people might become critical. I prefer keeping my personal life private,"he says.
Having had the honour to act in Mandela;Long Walk to Freedom, it remains one of his career highlights.
"It was my first time on set and meeting Idris Elba was great,
"he adds.
However, he admits that challenges he face in the industry include not having guaranteed work.
Nerves is certainly not a thing of the past for Khayalethu.
"I always get stage fright before I go on stage . I try to not think about my performance and relax."
More fun Q and A with Khayalethu Anthony:
One thing people don't know about you?
I'm talkative only when I'm comfortable around someone.
How do you relax after a long day?
I listen to hip-hop music. I enjoy hard core stuff like Tupac.
That one talent you wish you had?
I wish I could dance.
That one item you can't live without?
My cellphone, I lost my cell phone about a week ago, it was bad.
If you could act alongside any international actors who would it be?
Denzel Washington and Brad Pitt.
How has receiving Best Newcomer at The Naledi Awards this year changed your life?
People are taking me seriously now.
Who is your role model?
In school when my teacher asked me who my role model is, I told her I am my own role model.I never wanted to be like anyone else, but the best I can be.
What are your future plans?
I don't know.I am taking things one step at a time. I like theatre this way I don't get famous.
Message to aspiring performers?
Make it happen.
Put your dreams into action.
Khayalethu Anthony will be playing the role of Young Solomon in Solomon and Marion which will be heading to The Print Room in London from 4, November-29 November 2014.
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