Wyfie is an edgy drama following the lives of four mismatched roommates navigating the complexities of university life and all the drama that comes with it.
The series takes a raw approach to its storytelling and dives into what it truly means to be young and carefree.
“People should watch Wyfie because we weren’t afraid, because we weren’t shy. It’s a very honest story and it’s not afraid to show university life the way it really is,” says director Johan Cronje.
SAFTA winner Johan Cronje (Wonderlus, Nêrens, Noord-Kaap) directs the drama which stars Beata Bena Green (Arendsvlei, Die Spreeus) as Shay, Celeste Loots (One Piece, Trompoppie) as Amanda, Kristen Raath (7de Laan) as Kyla, and Mienke Ehlers (Dinge van ‘n Kind) as Mia. Marguerite van Eeden (Vaselinetjie), Elzet Nel (Trompoppie), Adrian Steyn (Die Onderonsie), and Chelsea Thomas (Spinners) also feature.
“The female relationships in Wyfie are stunning, especially those amongst the young people. Many of the friendships that I am exploring, as a character, actually emulate the relationships that we’ve created on set amongst the actors. I draw inspiration from that. It’s work, but at the same time, it’s a total privilege because I’m working with incredible people,” says Beata Bena Green.
Wyfie is the latest series by multi-award-winners Homebrew Films, known for their stellar reality productions including In Die Sop, Kokkedoor: Vuur & Vlam, and Masterchef SA as well as popular scripted shows Magda Louw, Suidooster, and Trompoppie.
The drama is accompanied by an exceptional soundtrack featuring some of the last recordings by South African rapper Angie Oeh, who sadly passed away in 2023.
“Angie was the inspiration behind the series’s title. Having her as part of the soundtrack is incredibly valuable to me. I feel very lucky that we use her music in this series.” says Johan Cronje.
With 40 episodes of addictive drama, heartfelt moments, and pure fun, Wyfie is a binge-watcher’s delight.
Full episodes of Wyfie are available to registered buyers and distributors to screen on the Multichoice Studios webpage.
