Skeem Saam actress Amanda Manku recently opened up about the emotional challenges she faced while portraying her character, Lizzy, in the hit SABC1 show. Lizzy is forced to make an incredibly difficult decision between her life and her unborn twins. The storyline, which sees Lizzy’s past trauma from a shooting resurface, reveals how spinal cord injuries now threaten her pregnancy and health. The doctors warn that continuing with the pregnancy could leave her paralyzed, forcing Lizzy to confront an unimaginable choice.
Amanda admitted that playing this heart-wrenching role was deeply emotional. “It’s a very tricky and powerful story,” she said, explaining how the complexity of the situation resonated with her personally. During filming, she often found herself in tears, even after the cameras stopped rolling. With the support of her co-star Clement Maosa, she was able to bring the raw emotions of the storyline to life, and the reactions from viewers on social media show how much people relate to the powerful theme of difficult decisions.
The actress also highlighted the lessons embedded in Lizzy’s story, particularly the importance of listening to advice from loved ones. Lizzy’s current predicament stems from ignoring her mother’s warnings nine years ago, and now she’s facing the consequences of those decisions. Amanda believes the storyline serves as a reminder of how every choice we make can have long-lasting effects, for better or worse.
Reflecting on the deeper messages of the role, Amanda stressed the importance of self-awareness and the weight of personal choices. “Every action has a reaction,” she said, urging viewers to think carefully about their decisions as they can lead to unforeseen challenges later in life.
