Life is full of challenges and I encountered so many obstacles when I started acting

The main challenges I encountered were the language barriers (switching from French to English), exposure to a diverse culture in South Africa and especially adapting to the new educational system at the University of Cape Townbwhich required a lot of self-learning, self-discipline and perseverance.

The school of life was my education — the only one I could have. I learnt on the move’

The biggest hurdle I think I had was fighting to be authentic and creating a mark within the industry without having to change who I am

Even in terms of the beginning stage of the career, obstacles are something that you get so used to. The uncertainty of your life. You’ll always exist in a weird balance because you’re going for a career that’s somewhat unrealistic and not all success. There’s always challenges and you’ve gotta get through it or you’re beaten by it. It creates this kind of discipline, in a sense.

Knowing was a barrier which prevented learning.