10 Interesting Facts About Scandal!’s Sheldon Marema (Thabiso)

10 Interesting Facts About Scandal!’s Sheldon Marema (Thabiso). Scandal! does amazing when it comes to casting the right actor for a role. One of their latest talents Sheldon Marema is killing the Thabiso role. Learn more abut him from the 10 facts below;

1. Sheldon Marema was born in 1990, and he is from Atteridgeville in Tshwane.

2. The rising star began acting at the age of five and according to him, his mother is the one who instilled the love for the industry in him.

3. His mother, Shirlene Marema, was an actress who performed in several of the Gibson Kente plays. She brought him along, at shows, and that’s where it all began.

4. Sheldon studied speaking and performing arts at South African Theatre after graduating from high school in 2008.

5. Many have come to know him when he started appearing on TV adverts. Because brands see the funny bone in him, they continue to use him to sell their production and services.

6. He is also a theatre actor, having acted on some of the best theatre productions such as Freedom The Musical, DET Boys High and Rivonia Trial.

7. Sheldon made his TV debut in the SABC2 sitcom Majakathata, and was also featured in the international award-winning film Side of a Horn, produced by Richard Branson.

8. He has finally bagged one of his biggest roles ever. Sheldon plays Thabang on Scandal!, a mischievous young man who entered the scene as Winnie’s ex boyfriend.

9. Right now Thabang is in deep trouble after his plan to kidnap Winnie and Jojo’s son flopped. Jojo is having no mercy on him, and has been touring him for days.

10. This is definitely Thabang’s year for the taking. He is currently working on a series for Netflix.