Limkokwing University alumna Mats’eliso Mohale is mapping an outstanding career in the film industry – both as an actress and executive producer for various television shows.
Born in Maseru, she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts (Hons) in Professional Communication in 2012 and a Masters in Communication in 2018.
The vivacious 32 year old said she fell in love with acting at a young age, and was eager to share her journey so far and how she found success in the industry.
Mats’eliso landed her first professional acting gig on Kaulapoho 1 in 2007 and Kaulapoho 2 in 2009.
In 2010 she finally got her big break in the film Ts’asa, fielding a fantastic performance that led to two more roles in Lilaphalapha 2 and 3.
As the leading act and an assistant director, she won Lesotho’s best feature film for Lekunutu which aired on national television in 2016.
In Forgotten Kingdom directed by Andrew Mudge, which won an award in New York, she played a supporting role.
Passion
“Acting is beautiful in the sense that when playing a role, it helps me escape reality for just that moment and I get to experience the beauty of living another life; that persona everyone fantasizes about, mesmerizing audiences and make them ride the rollercoaster of emotion, exploring life together, experiencing its ups and downs together and providing the experience of building and loving a character,” she said, when asked what she loves most about acting.
On where she draws her inspiration, Mats’eliso mentioned American actress Taraji P. Henson and Lillian Dube from South Africa as he role models.
Apart from film, she has also worked on Vodacom Lesotho radio advertisements and social media visual ads, Metropolitan Lesotho radio and visual advertisements, IEC radio advertisements, Gender equality radio advertisements, Women and Children advertisements, LPPA and HIV and AIDS radio advertisements.
Her current projects include working on Maeakemaboea Series, Leseli Feature Film,Corporate Advertisements and other documentaries.
In September this year, she will be launching a gender-based feature film “The Mirror” which she executive produced.
Giving insights on the overall performance of the film industry in Lesotho, Mats’eliso highlighted that the slow growth of the industry can be frustrating to people whose careers are still budding.
However, she encouraged actively networking to get more opportunities for film sponsorships.
Unmatched Education Experience at Limkokwing
Mats’eliso credits Limkokwing University for teaching her how to tap her creative talent and for shaping her perspective in terms of professionalism.
“Limkokwing has a unique brand and technique that produces a complete, all round person. The university taps into talent and unleashes the deep lying potential in every student that passes through it. Graduates from the university are confident business minded individuals who are creating employment for both young and old in Lesotho; this has impacted society positively and massively.”
While still studying with the University, Mats’eliso bagged many achievements which she’s proud of.
She was honored with the Young Leaders of Lesotho Award and won a scholarship to pursue her Masters of Communication.
“Limkokwing is where I got self-confidence; I learned to appreciate my value and potential as well as being influential and motivator to youths together with nurturing my personality. I can walk into any boardroom and negotiate and come out smiling due to the empowerment in the realm of business communication inculcated in me at Limkokwing University.”
Giving advice to students who are interested in diving into the film industry, she said, “Always research on current trends. Limkokwing Lesotho has a vibrant Faculty of Communication, Media and Broadcasting, which can empower you to become accomplished and well polished actors/actresses.