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Jada McGowan: the rising star not letting online backlash dim her 'Generations' debut
Rising actress, Jada McGowan opened up about how the backlash she received when she made her acting debut fueled her to work even harder. Image: Supplied What was supposed to be an exciting debut into the acting industry quickly turned into a sour moment for South African actress Jada McGowan, who went viral on TikTok after a clip of her scene in "Generations: The Legacy" was shared on TikTok. The scene quickly became a viral sound as well as a challenge on TikTok, as critics claimed that her acting skills need some improvement. However, for the 22-year-old, this turned into an opportunity for her to polish her skills even more because there is always room for improvement. Video Player is loading. Play Video Play Unmute Current Time 0:00 / Duration -:- Loaded : 0% Stream Type LIVE Seek to live, currently behind live LIVE Remaining Time - 0:00 This is a modal window. Beginning of dialog window. Escape will cancel and close the window. Text Color White Black Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Background Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Opaque Semi-Transparent Transparent Window Color Black White Red Green Blue Yellow Magenta Cyan Transparency Transparent Semi-Transparent Opaque Font Size 50% 75% 100% 125% 150% 175% 200% 300% 400% Text Edge Style None Raised Depressed Uniform Dropshadow Font Family Proportional Sans-Serif Monospace Sans-Serif Proportional Serif Monospace Serif Casual Script Small Caps Reset restore all settings to the default values Done Close Modal Dialog End of dialog window. Advertisement Next Stay Close ✕ Ad Loading In a conversation with "Independent Media Lifestyle', McGowan revealed that the online backlash motivated her to work even harder. McGowan shared: 'It didn't have any impact on me at all. It motivated me even more, you know, to work harder and sharpen my craft because one thing I've always said from the beginning is that I know I'm not perfect and there's always room for improvement. 'So it wasn't a thing of I'm going to sit in the corner and cry. I can't take too much from the trolls, the hate and the negativity because I won't let one clip and haters outshine my whole mindset and my confidence. I'm going to continue pursuing, pushing and doing the most,' McGowan revealed. The AFDA graduate further added that being in the public eye comes with criticism, and she made sure that she was prepared for it, the good and the bad. Hailing from Durban, McGowan landed a role on one of Mzansi's popular soapies, 'Generations: The Legacy', as Mellisa, a middle-class girl and content creator. For the rising star, this role was a dream come true, as she had aspired to be an actress since she was a child. 'Since Grade 3, I've always said I want to be an actress.' She added, 'I want to tell stories, I want to be a storyteller, I want to make films about the stuff that I went through in life.' When asked how she felt seeing herself on national television for the first time, McGowan revealed that it was exciting because not only did she make herself proud, but also made her late grandmother proud. 'I couldn't have been more proud. Because I grew up watching 'Generations' as well with my grandmother. We'd get so excited and she'd gather us all in front of the TV and she would tell me herself, well now she's no longer around, but she said to me, 'One day my child, you'll be there',' McGowan said.
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04-08-2025
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Jada McGowan's 'Generations: The Legacy' debut: critics say 'action' but she delivers 'meh'
South African actress, Jada McGowan recently faced backlash after making her TV debut on Mzansi's popular soapie 'Generations: The Legacy'. Image: Instagram 'Generations: The Legacy' actress Jada McGowan has found herself at the centre of controversy after netizens claimed that they found her acting skills to be underwhelming when a short clip of an episode was shared on social media. McGowan recently made her TV debut on SABC1's popular soapie and has faced public backlash for her acting skills. In the video, McGowan appears to be shocked after seeing that her R17 000 camera has suddenly disappeared after she put it on a shelf. The young actress, however, failed to convince netizens with her acting skills, and many have mocked her online. @ wrote: 'Ke acting nthwe? (Is this acting?)' 'Mind you, this is my first impression of Generations this year,' @corry said. While @prettykhanyi_ added: 'Aowa (No) this can't be acting.' McGowan, however, isn't fazed by the online criticism after she shared a video on TikTok as she celebrated her TV debut with her loved ones. She captioned her post: 'From prayer to screen - my debut on 'Generations The Legacy'. All glory to God for opening this door for me. I'm just getting started!' In the comment section, McGowan replied to several online users who asked her multiple questions about what people are saying and how she got the role. One user asked her if she saw the comments on the official TikTok account of the soapie in which the actress replied: 'Yes chomi, I did, but I'm not bothered.' Another user commented that they wish her all the best and that she should not listen to the internet trolls. McGowan replied: 'Thank you so much. I really do appreciate it. I promise I could never fold, I'm way too strong for the trolls.' This is not the first time that 'Generations: The Legacy' faced backlash for its actors, with fans claiming that some of them cannot act.
