Otto Nobela Bids Farewell to His Scandal! Character Pablo With Immense Gratitude
Otto Nobela Bids Farewell to His Scandal! Character Pablo With Immense Gratitude. Like they say, if you live by the sword, you will die by the sword. This is exactly what happened to Tinyiko ‘Pablo’ Baloyi from Scandal!. He was a ruthless gangster who had blood in his hands, and now he died after Tiro More killed him in cold blood.
The man behind the character is Otto Baloyi. The seasoned actor has played a number of villainous roles, but Pablo is the one many people know him by. On Monday episode, Pablo, who recently got released from prison was shot by Tiro. This comes after he messed up their plans to kill Victor Padi.
As he leaves Scandal! Otto has seized the moment to thank everyone who contributed to his amazing journey. He expressed gratitude to the team at Scandal! as well as e.tv. He mentioned his best friend James Sithole, who plays Madala, for the support he gave him in the show. Otto also extended gratitude to the viewers at home, who took time to watch him as he did his thing.
“Today I say goodbye to Pablo… a character that became more than just a role to me. Tinyiko Phanuel Baloyi will forever live in my heart. ❤️
Words will never fully express how honored and grateful I am to have walked this journey with the incredible Scandal! family and the entire e.tv team. Thank you for trusting me with such a powerful opportunity, for believing in my gift, and for allowing me to share my craft with millions of people across the country.
To the cast, crew, directors, producers, writers, and every single person behind the scenes — thank you for the love, patience, and memories that changed my life forever. This journey shaped me not only as an actor, but as a man.
A very special thank you to my brother James “Mdala” Sithole. Thank you for standing beside me, pushing me, supporting me, and creating moments that people will never forget. Working with you was truly a blessing.
And most importantly, thank you to the viewers. Thank you for opening your hearts to Pablo, for every message, every laugh, every tear, and every moment you shared with us. Your love carried me through this journey.
This is not the end of me — it is the beginning of another chapter. But Pablo’s legacy and the impact of Scandal! will remain with me forever.
From the bottom of my heart… thank you South Africa. 🙏🏾❤️,” Otto said.
