Season 2
Bettina (Betty), everyone's favourite bestie, returns in a more quirky, funny, self-assured, and motivated way than ever.
uBettina Wethu is a dramedy that is an adaptation of the Columbian series Yo Soy Betty La Fea, a television drama successfully adapted for local audiences in 19 countries – including the US adaptation Ugly Betty.
Season 2 returns with a number of casting changes and new storylines.
The world currently has 16 Bettys and Mzansi and the rest of Africa is about to meet Betty number 17, played by Kamogelo Molatlhoe (replacing Farieda Metsileng, who played the role in the first season).
Another change sees Lunga Tshabalala taking over the role of Dingaan Jiyani from Zweli Dube, who played the role in Season 1.
Also joining the cast in Season 2 is Itumeleng Bokaba in the role of Zaza; and Hungani Ndlovu as Betty's new love interest Duma.
Nimrod Nkosi joins the cast as Dingaan's devious estranged dad and Abby Molz plays Nubia's new and always on receptionist, Sindi.
Season 2 is a period of personal change and professional repositioning.
Betty sets out determined to succeed in her new position as an account manager and establishes boundaries in her troubled relationship with Dingaan.
She gets past her transport issues but takes some minor leadership challenges, like assisting Wendell and the Nubia staff in acquiring a wellness area.
She hits a speed bump when the demands of her new position grow – like managing moral dilemmas and difficult clients - which even endanger her friendship with Zaza.
Kamogelo Molatlhoe replaces Farieda Metsileng as Betty, Lunga Shabalala replaces Zweli Dube as Dingaan and Itumeleng Bokaba replaces Lesego Tlhabi as Zaza.
Returning starring cast this season include Ayanda Bandla as Lakhe, Tsholo Mashishi as Linda, Brighton Ngoma as T-Bang, Michael Potter as Brandon, Elliot Makhubo as Israel, Motshabi Tyelele as Aunt Ethel, Mbasa Msongelo as Mpilo and Alex Sono as Reggie.
New starring cast include Hungani Ndlovu as Duma, Abby Molz as Sindi and Nimrod Nkosi as Dingaan's Dad.
Jason Willemse is promoted fromrecurring to starring cast this season for his role as Wendell.
uBettina Wethu is a Viu Original, co-produced by Viu South Africa and Known Associates Entertainment in association with SABC1, the Department of Trade Industry & Competition South Africa, Canal+ International and The National Empowerment Fund.
Season 2 Cast
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Starring
Kamogelo Molatlhoe ... Betty
Lunga Shabalala ... Dingaan Jiyane
Ayanda Bandla ... Lakhe Amon
Hungani Ndlovu ... Duma
Tsholo Mashishi ... Linda Jiyane
Brighton Ngoma ... T-Bang Moeketsi
Itumeleng Bokaba ... Zaza
Mike Potter ... Brandon Thomas (as Michael Potter)
Jason Willemse ... Wendell
Abby Molz ... Sindi
Elliot Makhubo ... Israel Sikhakhane
Motshabi Tyelele ... Aunt Ethel
Mbasa Msongelo ... Mpilo Hadebe
Alex Sono ... Reggie
Nimrod Nkosi ... Archie Snr
Recurring / Guests
Stevel Marc ... Oba
Lurdes Maswanganye ... Leila Leaks
Eesham September ... Afzal
Siphenathi Kalipha ... Taxi Driver
Nonhle Thema ... Herself
Sizwe Khumbuza ... SK Gumede
Ayanda Nhlapo ... Delilah
Wade Cloete ... Whiskey Tasting Guest
Sizwe Moeketsi ... AJ
Wandile Malimela ... Photographer
Ntombifuthi Dlamini ... Shop Assistant
Aluve Mjali ... Fishy Fish
Nigel Mpofu ... Nubia Staff 1
Portia Hlungwane ... Nubia Staff 2
Khwezi Biyela ... Mrs Mazibuko
Sekoati Tsubane ... Patrice
Arno Marais ... Richard Gray
Lin Coetser ... Shopkeeper
Thandi Zwane ... Hairdresser
Keoagile Pheleu ... Nail Technician
Lwando Mbelu ... Photographer
Willem de Jongh ... Strydom
Megan Plotkin ... Lawyer 1
Tshireletso Oliphant ... Lawyer 2
Leon Payn ... Francis' Assistant
Tebogo Ntlane ... Javas
Rebecca Moshoeu ... Thandi
Thabiso Mabula ... Customer 1
Hendricks Dumani ... Customer 2
Altovise Lawrence ... Francis Drake
Talia Guo ... Dr Achmat
Lillian Dube ... Bernice
Mandla Jwara ... Yoga Instructor (as Mandla Shongwe)
Siya Mdlalose ... Max
Samora Mangesi ... Journalist
Noko Retema ... Dash
Tshifhiwa Nevhutalu ... Cheese (as Tshifhiwa Nevhatalu)
Nelisiwe Mchunu ... Mbali
Zazi Kunene ... Mamiki
Katleho Matsekane ... Abe (as Katlego Matsekane)
Ditiro Mosimege ... Client
Aubrey Tshevu ... Nubia Staff Member
Six Nyamane ... Mandisa
Zweli Msezane ... Henchman 1
Mntwangeza Sokhela ... Henchman 2
Lindokuhle Mkhize ... Plumber
Ramakatsu Lesuthu ... Bouncer (Roger)
Phillip G Jacobs ... Executive 1
Gareth Boyd ... Executive 2
Lucky Ramathutu ... Executive 3
Zuko SA ... Singer
Zizipho Mpambaniso ... Creative Hangout Waiter
Kat Mohoaduba ... Nthabi (as Katlego Mohoaduba)
Mthokozisi Mthethwa ... Zwane
Jabulani Mdingi ... Jackson Baloyi
Nkululeko Khoza ... Make-up Artist
Pholosho Kupa ... Sipho the Photographer
Stephan Wait ... AJ's Bodyguard
Audrey Dlamini ... Pretty Girl
Hendricks Dumani ... Customer
Kwenzakufani Mthobisi ... Gardener
Dennis John ... Chef
Nkosinathi Ndlovu ... Yoga Instructor
Gontse Ntshegang ... Phumzile
Sihle Ngwenya ... Strange Man
Clayton Malaphane ... Young Man
Keanu de Sousa ... Hipster
Sipho Mawela ... Old Man
Margret Sedi ... Old Woman
Kamogelo Ngubeni ... Young Girl
Wandile Malimela ... Leila's Cameraman