“Generations: The Legacy” actress Jada McGowan has found herself at the centre of controversy after netizens claimed that they found her acting skills to be underwhelming when a short clip of an episode was shared on social media.
McGowan recently made her TV debut on SABC1’s popular soapie and has faced public backlash for her acting skills.
In the video, McGowan appears to be shocked after seeing that her R17 000 camera has suddenly disappeared after she put it on a shelf.
The young actress, however, failed to convince netizens with her acting skills, and many have mocked her online.
@just.tshepi wrote: “Ke acting nthwe? (Is this acting?)”
“Mind you, this is my first impression of Generations this year,” @corry said.
While @prettykhanyi_ added: “Aowa (No) this can’t be acting.”
McGowan, however, isn’t fazed by the online criticism after she shared a video on TikTok as she celebrated her TV debut with her loved ones.
She captioned her post: “From prayer to screen – my debut on ‘Generations The Legacy’. All glory to God for opening this door for me. I’m just getting started!”
In the comment section, McGowan replied to several online users who asked her multiple questions about what people are saying and how she got the role.
One user asked her if she saw the comments on the official TikTok account of the soapie in which the actress replied: “Yes chomi, I did, but I’m not bothered.”
Another user commented that they wish her all the best and that she should not listen to the internet trolls. McGowan replied: “Thank you so much. I really do appreciate it. I promise I could never fold, I’m way too strong for the trolls.”
This is not the first time that “Generations: The Legacy” faced backlash for its actors, with fans claiming that some of them cannot act.
Athi Cwele (cast as Kamo Moroka) once found himself at the centre of controversy and online criticism, as many people claimed that his acting skills were underwhelming as well.
