For du Plessis, comedy has at all times been her true calling, despite the fact that she began as a singer and dancer.
“Comedy is a really troublesome business — the humanities normally are very troublesome as there’s little to no recognition, particularly so early on [in one’s career],” she mentioned.
“Being 24 and already getting such a nod is mind-blowing. I’ve [only] been doing comedy for 3 years, however I’m insanely grateful to be nominated.”
Rising up, du Plessis mentioned she had at all times been inventive.
“I’ve at all times been very artistic. I used to be by no means the woman on the netball area or enjoying any sort of sport. I used to be at all times doing music or singing in a choir,” she mentioned.
“Once I turned 16 or 17, I received into performing, and I made a decision to be an actress. I went to the Waterfront School, and whereas I used to be there, I realised by musical theatre how a lot I beloved comedy.
“I received to do comedic items, and that’s once I realised perhaps that is what I must do. I don’t must sing, dance and act, perhaps I ought to inform jokes. My mates discover me humorous, so let me do this. I’ve by no means regarded again since.”
Du Plessis praised comedians like Ntuli, who paved the way in which for girls in comedy in SA.
“I wouldn’t say it’s a breeze for my era of comedians. However I need to say we’re fortunate as a result of we’ve had lots of people doing the groundwork earlier than us,” she mentioned.
“These heavy hitters have been within the business for therefore lengthy and have given us the sense of being revered and seen. I not often really feel like a feminine on this area due to them.
“I’m very lucky to have feminine comedians who got here earlier than me who’ve paved the way in which in order that I can declare my area on this business.”
