Actor Mlungisi Duncan says he's more humble than his character

Generations: The Legacy actor Mlungisi Duncan feels at home on set after spending his first year on the soapie.

He plays jailbird Bra Sol who terrorises people in the outside world.

Mlungisi said the character grew on him and viewers recognise him in public. “The character is forever growing, it's a speed train. You can tell from society, the attitude from the viewers towards me as an actor, everywhere I go they call me by my character name.”

There's a huge difference between him and Bra Sol though. “I'm a humble, spiritual person and put people first, unlike Bra Sol who is a kingpin, mastermind, whatever he says goes. The character itself is strong. Bra Sol makes money in prison and makes the outside world shake while he's in prison. I'm not like that.”

Mlungisi is also in e.tv's series Isitha, with a cameo role of Dr Sibane, who he said wasn't difficult to adjust to as the role is a humble person helping the needy with medical attention.

“As an actor, I'm inspired by Morgan Freeman and Denzel Washington, but we can't dwell much on looking up to people because there's you you need to present to the world of art.”

He has acted in Uzalo, Durban Gen, Gomora and House of Zwide.

“I'm hoping to plough back to aspiring actors in the country soon as I feel there's a lot I need to offer in different communities.”