South African actress, radio personality, and sought-after brand ambassador Thando Thabethe is set to captivate audiences this December with not one, but two highly anticipated Netflix releases

The multihyphenate creative continues to dominate the screens with humorous and lovable characters such as Beauty Sello, and now the striking and principled Lena in the upcoming romance film Love & Wine. Set against the stunning backdrop of the Cape Winelands, Netflix’s romcom Love & Wine offers audiences a fresh take on love, comedy, and self-discovery. Thabethe stars as Lena, the winery’s striking and principled manager, whose path intersects with Nathi (Thandolwethu Zondi) in a story that blends humour, romance, and charm.

Thando Thabethe will once again reprise her award-winning role as Beauty Sello, the same character that earned her a SAFTA (South African Film and Television Award). She joins an ensemble of South Africa’s finest performers, including Tina Jaxa, Marjorie Langa, Shoki Mmola, and Dumisani Mbebe, delivering a performance that balances sharp humour with heartfelt authenticity. How To Ruin Love: The Lobola,  premiering 19 December 2025. The latest chapter in Netflix’s beloved How To Ruin franchise, How To Ruin Love: The Lobola, promises a potent mix of family drama, romance, and comedic chaos. Produced by award-winning Burnt Onion Productions, the three-episode series follows Zoleka (Sivenathi Mabuya-Bukani) and Kagiso (Bohang Moeko) as their wedding preparations are threatened by meddling in-laws and family secrets.

Catch Thando Thabethe in two exciting Netflix originals this December, a true showcase of talent, charisma, and star power.