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The emotionless Leeto Maputla

Written by soapiepolice from the blog The Soapie Police on 22 Jul 2015
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As a pedi woman who is a cheerleader of all things pedi, it burdens me, actually pains me, to have to throw a pedi actor under the bus.

This handsome young man reminds me of Maps Maponyane's awkward, or should I say embarrassing, wooden mike moment a while ago at some theatre. Who knew Maps always fantasised about being South Africa's Michael Buble? Are all pretty boys untalented?

Leeto's female fans are probably gonna throw eggs at my blog but he's a terrible actor. And I've held my tongue, almost chopped off my fingers to not write this blog but it's just that obvious - he shouldn't be an actor.

We first witnessed this hot, young guy a few days years ago in a soccer competition and then he disappeared. It was rumoured that his folks wanted him to finish school and halt the fame growth. How he got into acting... it's like one of those situations when you're popular and you get a gig to pay the bills.

Look, maybe the guy auditioned like everyone else, I wasn't there, which bothers me more. I've seen the tweets and statuses, it's been more than six months, I'm sure he's just happy that he's not on Generations because Mfundi is more firey than Nandos.

Before you trash my blog and accuse me of the most heinous crimes, watch Skeem Saam, watch Leeto specifically and you'll probably feel a cold breeze or worse, nothing. I would like to end my blog by ululating the following pedi characters: Koko Mancha, Carol Chabedi, Khomotjo (axed from Muvhango), Kenneth Mashaba, Wallet, Morapedi Mojalefa and so many more...

Actors in this post: Eric Macheru

Shows in this post: Skeem Saam

Channels in this post: SABC1

21 Comments

max85
22 Jul 2015 13:03

Lag I thought I was the only who could see this .leeto is a terrible actor ,I remember the scene between him n mokgadi after that sms .they were both terrible .he is wat we call a wooden actor ,no emotion at all .morapedi mojalefa used to be great as thomas mashaba bt since he joined muvhango ,I am not sure wat he is doing .carol chabeli is great in that ,she is not a trained actor but that woman can act .I don't knw muvhango let go og khomotjo ,that woman can act bathong

Tashi
22 Jul 2015 13:59

>>I'm sure he's just happy that he's not on Generations because Mfundi is more firey than Nandos.<<

Good one Soapiepolice!

cookie_15
22 Jul 2015 14:33

You right nne- he's so lethargic - his acting is so forced!

soapiepolice
22 Jul 2015 14:33

Lol Tashi, I laugh at myself too. Max85, lol I'm nervous to blog about Mokgadi because I know her personally, she's improved.

Show-Time
22 Jul 2015 15:09

I agree!

loki1
22 Jul 2015 16:28

I couldn't agree more, his acting is cringe worthy at best I had hoped he would improve in time but it seems that day will never come.

Cest la Vie
22 Jul 2015 21:51

There are so many bad actors on TV nowadays, Muvhango and Generations lead the pack Matsidiso, Ranthumeng and Namhla are the worst. I've never paid much attention to Leeto but i'll check him out from know on.

soapiepolice
22 Jul 2015 23:46

Matshidiso has improved a lot and Namhla isn't that bad either anymore, ull appreciate them once you see Leeto and his flat mate lol

max85
23 Jul 2015 09:10

Namhla is tolerable when she is not overreacting or being melo dramatic .I like her like that .another who can't act is Amo Chidi(reneilwe on rhythm city ).she has being there for over three yeras bt I still don't get y she is de .

qavile
23 Jul 2015 09:25

I hate it when people compare gadaffi to sbusiso ...I mean the charactors are different, people dnt want to addmit dt generations is topclass...

jt_234
23 Jul 2015 10:24

finally someone sees leeto i saw it the first time i watched skeem saam jst wish they change him n bring somebody else

Sobza
23 Jul 2015 10:32

Leeto's and his brother Thabo are both wooden actors, I have watched his scenes with Enhle. The boy is horrible especially when he has to show some emotions. Check his face

RONDA
23 Jul 2015 10:56

Leeto is a bad actor with a pretty face, his scenes with Mokgadi are worse. That Mokgadi girl naye shame, she's a no no. Her voice makes me wanna sleep. Zamo is another bad actor,esp when he speaks in english and zulu

RONDA
23 Jul 2015 11:02

Bad actors; Simpiwe on Gen, Ranthu, Teboho, Tshidi from Muvhngo,altho the two ladies have have improved. Can i just add Smanga from Gen? Damn i hate his smug looking face, he overdoes his acting like he's trying to prove a point

Sobza
23 Jul 2015 11:09

The boy that plays MK on Skeem Saam is fun to watch...I think they should elevate him into a more commanding role.

max85
23 Jul 2015 11:28

Tshidi from generations has improved a lot considering the way she acted on isidingo yoooh .Moriti from muvhango is horrible .nakedi ribane was horrible on inkaba .charlie on isidingo 's voice is annoying .I hated john kani's acting on inkaba also .it ws like he ws in a theatre

Dtrjowie
23 Jul 2015 15:44

yep emkay does his thing, sometimes I just wish they could just give him chance to elevate too or else they might lose him to another soapie.also on the issue ya bad actors I would also like to add katlego Peterson, yoo that boy failed to be angry at charity the day he was telling her 'in six months time I'll be away from you' I evn thought he would laugh @ the end

pkpage
23 Jul 2015 23:22

There's quite a number of them. Some speak like they have something up their ass *sideeye* smanga. Others overact...I won't mention names. Some just horrible & dry. Whilst on the other side of the lense there're great overlooked actors who respect the craft.

soapiepolice
25 Jul 2015 20:57

Max85. Can I defend J.Kani? He's been in theatre longer than TV, the transition is difficult. Lol