She is young, beautiful, full of life and has the acting world at her feet.<\/p>\n
Melita Steyn (18), a matric learner at Ho\u00ebrskool Goudrif and a Witfield, Boksburg resident, is starting to make her dreams of becoming an accomplished actress come true.<\/p>
This comes after she landed the role of Loeloe in the soon-to-be-released movie Vaselinetjie<\/em>.<\/p>\n Vaselinetjie<\/em> is due to be released in cinemas on September 22, with the redcarpet premiere taking place on September 14.<\/p> \u201cI am excited and nervous about walking the red carpet,\u201d Melita said.<\/p>\n \u201cI am taking three of my friends with me so I am sure the event will be great fun.\u201d<\/p>\n Vaselinetjie<\/em> tells the story of Helena \u201cVaselinetjie\u201d Bosman, a white girl raised by her loving brown grandparents in a remote rural village in the Northern Cape.<\/p>\n However, upon learning that Vaselinetjie is not their biological grandchild, welfare officials intervene and decide to send Vaselinetjie to a state orphanage in the faraway city of Johannesburg.<\/p>\n Life in Johannesburg does not resemble her prior existence, in fact it is in vivid contrast to it.<\/p>\n For the first time, Vaselinetjie is confronted with the harsh realities of life as well as, unloved children.<\/p>\n She smokes cigarette butts and battles to make friends and fit in.<\/p>\n In a world where no one cares about anyone else, she too learns not to give a damn.<\/p>\n It is only when she falls in love with the rebellious orphan boy, Texan Kirby, that she\u2019s forced to confront the truth of her complicated past.<\/p>\n Melita\u2019s character, Loeloe, is one of Vaselinetjie\u2019s best friends.<\/p>\n \u201cShe is a quiet person, comforting and a mother figure,\u201d said Melita.<\/p>\n \u201cLoeloe has been hit hard by life but she copes.\u201d<\/p>\n Melita said playing the part has taught her so much about life and about herself.<\/p>\n \u201cI loved playing the role.<\/p>\n \u201cIt was my first big part, as previously (in Grade Six) I had only been an extra in Hoof Meisie<\/em>,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n Melita credits getting the part to her favourite drama teacher at school, Lineska Burger.<\/p>\n \u201cShe heard that there were auditions for the movie and encouraged the class to go.<\/p>\n \u201cAfter class she called me aside and said she knew this is what I really wanted to do and that I should audition.<\/p>\n \u201cSo after much debate I decided to do it and had to go through three auditions.<\/p>\n \u201cThankfully, she helped me with all three,\u201d said Melita.<\/p>\n Melita hopes that after the film\u2019s release there will be lots of roles coming her way.<\/p>\n She is also hoping her role will help her find a casting agent as she will use the role as a reference.<\/p>\n \u201cActing is something I have always wanted to do.<\/p>\n \u201cIt has always been Plan A.<\/p>\n \u201cI love everything about it, for example, learning lines to me is just the best thing and the craft of acting is beautiful to me,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n Melita added that she will do a course in hair and make-up, just in case she needs a back-up.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n ALSO READ:<\/span><\/p>\n Huge accomplishment for local resident<\/a><\/p>\n Germiston youngster has talent<\/a><\/p>\n <\/p>\n The young woman is supported by her family, namely, mom Annekie, dad Johan, brother Quintin, sister Liandi and sisterin-law Angelique.<\/p>\n Her friends are also very supportive and motivate her to go for auditions.<\/p>\n When she is not studying lines or doing school work, Melita loves to watch movies (for research and learning).<\/p>\n \u201cActress Taraji P Henson is my inspiration.<\/p>\n \u201cIt is a dream of mine to play alongside her one day,\u201d Melita said.<\/p>\n Like many other young people, she also loves spending time with her friends, listening to music and being out in nature.<\/p>\n Her advice to other people who wish to pursue a specific path is, \u201cFollow your dreams, believe in yourself and you will achieve what you want to achieve. And pray.\u201d<\/p>\n Melita is ready to follow her dreams.<\/p>\n \u201cI can\u2019t wait to finish school so I can concentrate on my acting.<\/p>\n \u201cI just want to act,\u201d she said.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n Have a story?<\/strong><\/p>\n Contact the newsroom by emailing: Melissa Hart (Editor)\u00a0<\/span>germistoncitynews@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>, Leigh Hodgson (journalist)\u00a0<\/span>leighh@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or Puleng Sekabate (journalist) pulengs@caxton.co.za<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n Remember to visit the Germiston City News on the following social media platforms:<\/p>\n Facebook<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Twitter<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Instagram<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n YouTube\u00a0<\/a><\/strong><\/p>\n Or add the GCN on\u00a0<\/b><\/span>WhatsApp 079 406 1181<\/strong>\u00a0<\/span>or\u00a0BBM (BBM Pin: 7F102137)<\/strong>\u00a0<\/b><\/span>today, to get all the latest news.<\/p>\n Catch-up on more local news with our sister newspapers\u00a0<\/span>Bedfordview Edenvale News<\/a><\/strong>,\u00a0<\/span>Alberton Record<\/a><\/strong>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Kempton Express<\/a><\/strong>.<\/p>\n <\/p>\n