Veteran actress Annelisa Weiland, who plays Hilda Van Zyl on the iconic show, 7de Laan, will say goodbye to the popular soapie in September this year.
Speaking on her departure from the SABC2 show, the 70-year-old said: “Hilda has been a part of my life since 2000 and what a privilege to have been part of the supportive environment that 7de Laan has provided.
“It has been a pleasure to have portrayed quirky little Hilda with her terrible dress sense, the unavoidable ‘serpies’ and subjecting everyone to her terrible cooking,” she joked.
“I have also enjoyed discovering the more serious and sophisticated side of Hilda and I have been fortunate to have interacted with so many interesting characters over the years.”
She said that is was time for her to discover new challenges, opportunities and horizons in her old stomping ground, the Cape where she was born.
Annelisa, you are described as a generous friend and colleague who always remembers others. You have a solid work ethic and a hilarious sense of humor. Our warmest wishes on your 70th birthday, may you be blessed with love and peace in abundance. #birthday #AnnelisaWeiland #Hilda pic.twitter.com/qdXT2NKXHC
— 7de Laan (@Real7deLaan) February 15, 2019
Thandi Ramathesele, Executive Producer of 7de Laan, said: “Annelisa remains one of the most talented people I have ever worked with.
“I have loved working with her and have always been impressed with her unique talent, commitment and consistency.
“Annelisa has without a doubt been a major contributor to 7de Laan’s success over the years and how South African audiences have received, loved and supported her is testament to that. I wish her continued success and may God continue to bless her.”
According to reports, Annelisa will be joining the cast of Kyknet & Kie’s, Suidooster.
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