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‘Blood & Water’ has given me my big break: Kiara

SAMEER NAIK sameer.naik@inl.co.za

FOR South African actress Katishcka Kiara, playing the part of Pauline in the global Netflix hit Blood & Water has been life-changing.

“It’s an honour to have had my debut role on a platform like Netflix and to be able to join a well-established show,” said Kiara, who joined the cast of the show in season two.

“It’s allowed me to grow as an actor and has taught me a lot about the industry.”

The Durban-born actress, model and influencer said she wasn’t surprised by the show’s success.

“What Blood & Water has achieved is tremendous and the impact and reach was there from the very first season. With such a well-developed storyline and the tremendous cast and crew that collaborate to bring it to life, its success is no surprise.

“It represents South Africa in such an authentic way that is appreciated by local and international audiences. It’s so important for South Africans to see themselves, their country, and stories they can relate to represented on-screen.

“Internationally, audiences are saturated by content that’s become repetitive and predictable. Blood & Water is unique, telling stories that have not been told before through such an innovative South African lens.”

The actress also admits to being “starstruck” on set when she first joined.

“It’s been the most amazing experience working alongside the cast, meeting and working with industry giants and the incredible young talent that I’d watched on-screen in season one.

“They’re all such amazing souls who are accomplishing great things in different spheres of the industry, which always inspires and motivates me.

“This was definitely a big break. There are, of course, so many more goals to achieve and milestones to conquer, but I have learnt the importance of the journey and the growth that occurs along it. Every step and detail along the way is vital and everything falls into place when it is meant to.”

She has also spoken of her delight at playing Pauline, a feisty and rebellious character.

“Pauline knows what she wants and is determined to go out and get it. Pauline is intelligent and has a great business mind. I love that she’s a very tough character. She doesn’t follow anyone’s rules but her own, and is on a mission to expose deception.”

Kiara is currently the only Indian cast member of Blood & Water. She said she was incredibly proud to represent the Indian community.

She has also landed a role in another Netflix series, The Hive, which will hit screens soon.

“Though I’m not able to share much about it yet, it’s an adventure/fantasy series with an authentic storyline. All will be revealed soon.”

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