While Showmax released the trailer for Die Tollie and Manila To showTollie Parton answered some burning questions.

TOLLIE PARTON STARS ON ‘DIE TOLLIE AND MANILA SHOW’

Die Tollie and Manila Show sees South African celebrities join drag queens Tollie Parton and Manila von Teez for an evening of conversation and games… in drag.

Star guests include Helen Zille, President of the Federal Council of the Democratic Alliance, actors Celeste Loots, François Jacobs, Frank Opperman, Jarrid Geduld and Rob van Vuuren; television personality Soli Philander and musicians Craig Lucas, Jack Parow, Loki Rothman and Valiant Swart, as well as online personalities Aletta Francina de Kock and Rynhardt Schoeman.

Tollie Parton is the alter ego of famous TikTokker WynVirDiePyn, while Manila von Teez is a former SA has talent finalist who recently starred in MIPAfrica winner Inclusive Lens Beaulah: Queens of the Kaap.

The show will premiere on Monday, November 4, 2024.

TAKE A LOOK AT THE TRAILER

Q&A with Tollie Parton

What does hosting a talk show mean to you?

It means everything to me. Ever since I was a little boy in Vanrhynsdorp, I would pretend to host talk shows in my bedroom, interviewing everyone – even imagining Nelson Mandela as a guest on my silly little show. Living this childhood dream at 31 seems surreal; I really feel like I made my dreams come true.

How long have you been a drag artist?

I’ve been doing drag for three years now, and it’s been a transformative journey. Recently, I started doing my own makeup, which allowed me to discover Tollie from the inside. It may seem strange, but over time, I’m less afraid. Ironically, I never thought she was scared at first, but she definitely was. The longer I play, the freer I become.

Which transformation inspired you the most?

The transformation that inspired me the most was that of Helen Zille. Given some of her previous anti-woke statements, we were all a little worried about how she would handle this opportunity. But let me tell you, everyone on set was pleasantly surprised.

The fact that she had an engaging conversation in drag with other queens was fascinating – she was so much fun! Jack Parow was also surprisingly pleasant with Kiki, but honestly every guest brought something unique and special to the table.

How did you prepare before each episode?

Before each episode, I tried to stay calm while doing enough research to feel comfortable playing and having fun! I reached out to friends of the guests to get inside information so the interviews were personal.

But the best part of drag is embracing surprises and running with them. It’s about knowing the rules and breaking them.

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