Dawn Thandeka King speaks on relationship and cheating rumors
By Purity Lisa on May 30, 2018
She stays in KZN while her family lives in Joburg.
“When I started on Uzalo I had to leave my youngest‚ who was only a year old. It was difficult but we had to make it work. The family was very excited for me and they have been a rock of support for me ever since. Of course I miss them often but I also see them often.”
Because of the long distant relationship, Dawn has been the subject of gossip especially in terms of cheating rumors.
“Some of my best friends are guys. I have very few female friends. Unfortunately‚ society will look at you sitting next to a guy and think you are having ‘a thing’ when there is nothing going on.”
She said the reports had the potential to cause conflict in relationships.
“Such rumours can harm a relationship but it didn’t affect ours. We spoke about it and I am understood. It is understood that I have guy friends because of the tomboy in me. They understand who I am.”
Despite the difficulties, she is loving her time in Uzalo.
“When I heard about the role. I was very excited. I could identify with the character‚ a strong woman that stands by her character. I made sacrifices because this was my dream and really wanted to play this role.”
