Coming up on
Diepe Waters tonight, 10 June:
Mandi du Plooy-Baard returns as Theresa.
Years ago, she and Jacques had a brief relationship, and she fell pregnant.
Jacques’ father, Gys, was furious, and they had to hide the pregnancy. It was eventually revealed that Johan, whom Sanet and Rossouw raised as their own child, was the baby they hid away.
Now Theresa's back.
This is what Mandi has to say about it:
Viewers have already gotten to know Theresa, but what can we expect this time?
Mandi: Viewers will meet a new Theresa. Or rather, the real Theresa. That doesn’t mean it will all be plain sailing, but her heart is lighter. She is determined to rediscover herself and reclaim her life.
What do you enjoy about the role?
Mandi: I love the depth of the character. The pain in her darkest times, her fears, but also her genuine humanity. It’s a character that offers the opportunity to tackle wonderful storylines and tell important stories that need to be heard.
Do you believe secrets always have a way of coming out?
Mandi: That’s a tough one to answer, but I think so, yes. Because I can’t imagine how people can walk around burdened with pent-up secrets forever. And I don’t know how people can remember the details of all the lies they told.
What is the mysterious or unresolved case you are most curious about?
Mandi: Madeleine McCann, the girl who disappeared in Britain, and Inge Lotz’s murder case. These cases still haunt me after all these years. I can’t imagine how it must be for their poor parents who still can’t find closure.