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TimesLIVE
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- TimesLIVE
Actor Moditle 'Boikie' Pholo honoured during film festival in North West
The festival's opening night highlight was the prestigious lifetime achievement award presented to Boikie, who was celebrated by Sebabatso Media and the festival for his contribution to South Africa's film and TV industry. Boikie is known for his roles in productions such as Lesilo Rula, Soul Buddyz, Generations and The Queen. He was lauded for his hard work, dedication and humbleness during his illustrious career. In his acceptance address, he expressed gratitude for the recognition while he is still alive, saying: 'I thank Sebabatso Media and the Khuma Film Festival team for honouring me in this way. I have been keeping away from the public since I entered the afternoon part of my life, but Naomi [Mokhele, founder of Khuma Film Festival] came to find me. For that, I am eternally grateful. 'I also thank my colleagues from the big and small screens and the theatre stage for sharing their talent with me.' Mokhele said she was saddened by the death of Presley Chweneyagae and its impact on the county's film and TV industry. 'The passing of Presley has come as a shock to the Khuma Festival and the South African film industry. No-one expected to hear the news of his passing, especially because he was young, but most importantly, this country and millions of his fans expected him to continue wowing them with iconic TV, film and stage performances,' she said. 'A true icon of this industry, Presley meant so much to many of us. We send our deepest condolences to his family, friends, loved ones and his adoring fans.'
Irish Daily Mirror
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Irish Daily Mirror
Helen Mirren issues four-word verdict on romance with Liam Neeson
Hollywood legend Helen Mirren, 77, has candidly reflected on her bygone romance with cinema heavyweight Liam Neeson, 70. The duo, who shared a four-year love story over three decades ago, have since acknowledged that their relationship was "not meant to be" even though Mirren fondly recalls Neeson as "amazing". While discussing her unique habit of crafting custom shirts for her beaus, Helen confessed: "I did make one for Liam, oddly enough. We loved each other. We were not meant to be together in that way, but we loved each other very, very much. "I love him deeply to this day. He's such an amazing guy," the distinguished actress divulged in a heartfelt chat with AARP The Magazine. The ex-lovers have openly spoken about their lasting connection, which was evident during a heartwarming get-together on The Graham Norton Show. Their 2018 appearance on the program saw them joyfully reflecting on their former flame. When the show's host, Graham, 59, inquired about their past liaison, Mirren didn't shy away from expressing how "lucky" she felt to have been involved with the Academy Award-nominated star, reports the Express. She gushed: "We didn't date, we lived together for four years. We were a serious item for a while. Lucky me!". Liam added his own charming anecdote: "Before I met her and we worked together I had read somewhere that if she fancied a guy she would imitate his walk behind his back and I turned around one day and she was doing that to me." The star of Taken opened up about being utterly enchanted by Helen Mirren from the moment they met on the set of the 1981 flick Excalibur. Liam nostalgically shared: "I remember being on the set and standing with Ciaran Hinds as Helen walked towards us dressed in her full Morgana Le Fey costume and we both went, 'Oh f**k' and I was smitten. I think Ciaran was too but I was very smitten!". Which prompted an entertaining comeback from Helen: "I never knew that. You've never told me that before, it's amazing." Yet fate had its own agenda for Helen, who ended up marrying American filmmaker Taylor Hackford in 1997. The two encountered each other shortly after Helen's breakthrough performance in The Long Good Friday, culminating in an audition with Hackford for his movie White Nights. The acclaimed actress, an Oscar winner for her role in The Queen, once amusingly pondered how playing this character may have influenced her nuptials. At the 2015 Gotham Awards where she received a lifetime achievement recognition, Helen captured everyone's attention with her speech. With her wit, she remarked: "I have to tell you a story about f------ the queen." During the Venice Film Festival showing of The Queen, Helen recounted: "When The Queen was first screened at Venice, I'd never seen it before, and neither had my husband Taylor. "In the first scene, I'm in full regalia, and I turn and look at the camera and there's silence in the cinema. And my husband lets out this huge laugh. So I lean over to him and say, 'Darling, do you think you'll ever f--k me again?'".
Scottish Sun
2 days ago
- Business
- Scottish Sun
Ultra-rare pattern on 50p coin means it's sold for an enormous £2,500 – do you own one?
Read on to find out what makes a coin so valuable IN THE COIN Ultra-rare pattern on 50p coin means it's sold for an enormous £2,500 – do you own one? Click to share on X/Twitter (Opens in new window) Click to share on Facebook (Opens in new window) A COMMEMORATIVE 50p coin has sold for a whopping £2,500 because of an ultra-rare pattern. Coin hunters should check their collections to see if they have snatched up one of the treasures. Sign up for Scottish Sun newsletter Sign up 3 The Platinum Jubilee of Her Majesty The Queen 2022 50p coin Credit: The Royal Mint 3 The ultra rare pattern made this coin more valuable Credit: EBay After a bidding war, the coin was snagged for £2,552 and had five bids in total. The coin was released for the late Queen's Platinum Jubilee in 2022. It was first 50p ever made to mark a royal event. The heads side of the coin features The Queen on horseback, while the tails face shows the number 70, marking how long Her Majesty had been ruling for. The coin's design was personally been given the nod by the Queen. Around 1.3million of the celebratory coins were made available on "limited release". News of the 50p coin was first revealed by the Royal Mint, exciting collectors. Postmaster Umesh Sanghani, who has run Dedworth Green Post Office in Windsor for 23 years with wife Rashmita, said at the time: "We have had many customers coming into our Post Office to check that we are going to get the special 50p coin. "They don't want to miss out on this souvenir." Other versions of the seven-sided 50p coin are among the most collectable and it's the first time a royal event has appeared on the tail side of the coin. Rare 50p coins can often sell for hundreds of pounds and far more than their face value. Their value is based on how many are available and demand, and if collectors are keen to get their hands on one this can push up the price. What makes a coin more valuable? Mintage figures are generally what collectors look at to work out its value. Low mintage makes it rare which often means it is more valuable, but that's not the only thing. Coin website Change Checker looks at how many of the coins have been collected by its members which shows how easy they may be to find (or not), and ranks them regularly. The experts also track the number of times a design has been requested as a swap over the previous three months, showing the current level of collector demand. While these indexes don't necessarily correspond to value, it can be an effective indicator. Coins with errors like a misprint can also be worth more than face value. A rare error on a 5p coin means it sold for £161 - more than 3,000 times its original value.
IOL News
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- IOL News
Thabiso Bapela's character promises to shake things up on 'Muvhango's' last season
Thabiso Bapela has joined the cast of 'Muvhango'. Image: Supplied Thabiso Bapela, this June will be making his debut on SABC 2's 'Muvhango'. Bapela takes on the character of Letlotlo Maribe, a role that invites reflection on love, masculinity, and emotional truth in a society still wrestling with what those words mean. 'I'm drawn to people who are trying to figure themselves out,' Bapela says. 'They might look like they've got it all together, but beneath the surface, something deeper is always at play. That's real. That's human.' Bapela doesn't offer spoilers when it comes to his newest character, but his perspective hints at what audiences might expect. 'He is bold. He walks into a room like he belongs there. 'But you start to realise, not everything he projects is as certain as it seems. There's something unresolved beneath all that confidence.' As an actor, Bapela is no stranger to Mzansi screens he has had roles on 'Gomora', 'Giyani - Land of Blood', 'The Queen' and 'Kings of Jo'burg'. His 'Muvhango' character Letlotlo arrives at a time when audiences are craving more than surface-level characters. 'He fits into this world, but he also shakes it a little,' Bapela reflects. 'And I think that's the point.' In a country where public conversations about gender, love, and emotional accountability are becoming more urgent, Letlotlo is a timely addition. His character does not represent perfection or resolution, but rather the honest messiness of figuring it out. 'He's a man of this moment,' Bapela explains. 'Someone who challenges the idea that being strong means having it all figured out. He is honest, sometimes to a fault. But deep down, he is still looking for acceptance.' 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 This is something Bapela connects with on a personal level. 'I know what it's like to carry expectations, to try to make sense of how you were raised and what kind of man you want to become. Letlotlo is flawed, sure, but he's searching. And I think that's deeply human.' While some viewers may be drawn to the character's charm, others may find themselves confronting their own assumptions. And that, according to Bapela, is exactly what makes the role worth playing. 'This isn't just about entertainment. If it gets people talking or thinking differently about how to show up in relationships, then the character has done his work.' The long-running soap "Muvhango" is in its final season, ending in August, and will be saying goodbye to viewers with a bang. Bapela remarks that the show's success was achieved through blending indigenous traditions, European influences, and global trends, in resonant storytelling that is made by Africans, for Africans, with excellence. Bapela debuts as Letlotlo Maribe on Muvhango, Monday, June 2, on SABC 2. IOL Entertainment
Perth Now
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Imelda Staunton felt 'distraught' over Queen Elizabeth's death
Imelda Staunton felt "absolutely distraught" when Queen Elizabeth passed away. The 69-year-old actress played the late monarch - who died in September 2022, aged 96 - on 'The Crown', and Imelda has admitted to feeling heartbroken after the Queen passed away. Speaking to The Independent, the actress explained: "I've got no claim to her at all, but I felt absolutely distraught. "Dame Helen Mirren [who played Elizabeth in 'The Queen'] emailed me to say, 'I know how you're feeling.' So yes, it was very strange." Imelda admitted to feeling inspired by the late monarch, who reigned for 70 years. She said: "[The Queen] had this great ability to block everything out. "I watched reams of old footage of her, and whenever she'd arrive somewhere in, ahem, the colonies, she'd be greeted by millions of people. Yet she would greet whoever she was there to meet straight on, like a horse with blinkers. She refused to be distracted. I thought, 'I'll hold on to that.'' Imelda believes the Queen embodied a particular attitude and a particular era. The actress said: "Whether you like it or not, this was a woman who got up every day and did that job, decade after decade, with such grace. In a titchy tiny weeny way, it's like doing a theatre job for eight months: you just do it." However, Imelda believes the Queen's outlook contrasts sharply with the young performers of today. The veteran actress - who starred alongside the likes of Jonathan Pryce, Lesley Manville, Jonny Lee Miller, Dominic West and Elizabeth Debicki on 'The Crown' - shared: "Of course, it's easier for my generation and the generation above me to say that, because we were brought up on theatre, and theatre gives you muscle; we did six years of rep with no understudy. "So, when the younger generation of actors go, 'Oh, I'm a little bit tired,' I think, 'That's your loss.' Resilience in all parts of life is necessary. "The Queen also had no choice; nor did the royal family. They were very unlucky to be born into it, which is something 'The Crown' showed very well."
