Yonda Thomas and Other Creatives Launch Their Own Production Company
Yonda Thomas and Other Creatives Launch Their Own Production Company. Now this is the type of growth we advocate for. Instead of waiting on production companies to cast him, Yonda Thomas, has decided to have his own company, where he can tell his own stories, his own way.
New Vessels Productions is a company founded by Yonda, his wife Dr Taz Emeran-Thomas, actor and singer Sidwell Diamond Ralitsoele as well as his wife Nkemiseng Diamond Ralitsoele. The quartet aims at creating authentic stories that spark meaningful conversations beyond the lens. With the new venture, the team has started writing , producing and shooting their own films.
“We wanted to see our stories come to life 🙌🏾🎬,” the production company said.
Yonda has been in the industry for quite some years. He was previously a Top 5 finalist on the SABC1 reality competition Class Act, in 2010. Many know Yonda for his starring role as Mvelo Nobela in the SABC1 drama series Fallen, in 2011.
Yonda also played customs officer, Mathew, on the British drama series Wild at Heart. He was later offered a three-month contract to play the role of Damon, a bartender, on the SABC2 drama Muvhango.
In 2012 he had a guest starring role on the e.tv anthology series Mzansi Love: Kasi Style in the episode entitled PHD, based on the Nolly Book “Finding Arizona” by Michelle Atagana. He also starred as Monde Kunene in the SABC1 science fiction television series Room 9, from 2012-2013. In 2013 he had a guest starring role as Tony on the Mzansi Magic telenovela isiBaya, making his first appearance on cable network. He then went on to star in the same network’s biggest series Saint And Sinners.
In 2016 he was cast as Majola on Isidingo, a police officer who arrived to take over a lead characters responsibility. Playing a private investigator continued into his staring film role The Jakes Are Missing. Intentionally, Yonda acted as the young Nelson Mandela in the acclaimed BET series, Madiba.
He has since gone on to star several shows such as Doubt, Maseko Ties, Mina Nawe, Ambition, The River and How to Ruin Christmas – The Wedding.
