CREATIVE CAREERS
Creatively crafting a career by Tasneem Daniels What motivated you to pursue a qualification English and Linguistics?
UWC alumni continue to shine in a variety of spheres. Career Update (CU) caught up with Tasneem Daniels, writer & content creator in the theatre, television & film industry to share her fascinating journey and some valuable tips with our readers. 18
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I fell in love with the world of storytelling as a child. My family and I attended theatre productions such as Buckingham Palace and District Six The Musical. My father often bought the tvplus and seventeen magazines for me. I was fascinated with the write-ups telling me what happens next on my favourite show. Back then, I expressed an interest to pursue theatre and storytelling. My parents, somewhat sceptical about encouraging me into a career in arts due to the challenges to maintain a livelihood, cautioned me against making decisions for my future based on fame culture without understanding the reality of an artist. As a
