Louw said that in 2003, she earned R65 000 for her role in the TV show Muvhango
Mara Louw was speaking during an open dialogue at Power FM headquarters where South African creatives were gathered to discuss the industry’s plight.
Louw said that in 2003, she earned R65 000 for her role in the TV show Muvhango.
“And then suddenly I’m told by Shona [Ferguson], who is a child and every other producer that ‘Your fee is too high. Excuse me! If you want to pay me peanuts go and find a monkey. I have never received a penny of royalties,” Louw said during the discussion.
“Since I spoke out, I have been blacklisted. I have not worked since 2017. It’s a cruel industry. I have been told by a few producers that they would love to work with me but they have been told that I am impossible to work with and complain about money.
“I was told by another producer that he wanted to work with me but was told not to. I now live by the grace of God.”
Take a look at how South Africans reacted on social media
#maralouw has failed to turn her career into business. She has no one to blame but herself. We dont pay helpers more than we earn, as homeowners, despite the age gap. #actorslife— Amos Phago (@PhagoAmos) October 15, 2019
Exploitation is exploitation. The industry needs to be regulated. I’m not sure why SAns refuse to sympathise with our actors, the last time y’all did this, 16 Generations actors got fired. I still don’t get how we allowed that to happen.#fergusons #maraLouw— Shlengiwe Magwaza (@Shle__mm) October 15, 2019
It’s funny how tweeps were against The Fergusons just last week and wanted them cancelled, this week they are defending them but asikho lapho #maralouw pic.twitter.com/GevbcCUp5C— Queen Kamo👑 (@Slaykeesha) October 15, 2019
The fact that barely no one knows #maralouw with her latest #Fergusons “roles” speaks volumes about her current influence. Back then she was popular hence Muvhango had no problem to pay 65k.. now she’s just an aver actor so pay must be relative.. only “Catherine” is worth 65+— Ndondz (@ndondz) October 15, 2019
The fact that barely no one knows #maralouw with her latest #Fergusons “roles” speaks volumes about her current influence. Back then she was popular hence Muvhango had no problem to pay 65k.. now she’s just an aver actor so pay must be relative.. only “Catherine” is worth 65+— Ndondz (@ndondz) October 15, 2019
I remember Sello Maake KaNcube’s interview@ 3talk with Neoleen on his departure at Generation as Archie. He said he was asked “to take the offer or leave it” so he left. If you not happy with the Fergusons offer, just leave. #FergusonFilms #maralouw— Elias Avinashi (@EliasAvinashi) October 15, 2019
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