#MusicExchange: Gabrielle De Gama releases debut single, acts alongside Iain Glen from Game of Thrones

She also has a lead role in an M-Net series titled Reyka – in which she acts alongside award-winning Scottish actor Iain Glen from Game of Thrones. The show is set for release in July 2021 on M-Net (DSTV channel 101).

She comments: “I believe in continuously preparing and being ready for new opportunities.”

I chatted to Gabriele last week.

The new decade means:

I am turning 20 soon.

Fame is about:

Being able to share with others how you gained success and to inspire others to pursue their dreams.

Retirement will happen when:

When I’m old.

I don't do:

Vape.

© SEVVEN

What does music mean to you?

It speaks for me, it is my world right now.

My music is about:

My personal experiences

I would love to co-write with:

Sho Madjozi, Tyla and Nasty C.

What is the most enjoyable aspect of your work?

Meeting new people and fans.

The song you must do in every show?

“O mio babbino caro”

Any funny moments on stage:

Yes, this one time when I was performing my voice went into the weirdest note ever. I’ll never forget that.

My style icon:

Hailey Beiber, Ariana Grande, Kylie Jenner.

Which living person do you admire most and why?

I admire my granny most because she has worked so hard for everything she has and always does the best she can to support me.

What is your most treasured possession?

My Bible.

It’s your round, what are you drinking?

Coca-Cola.

Dream gig to do:

Huawei Joburg Day.

What makes you stand out?

I can sing opera and pop.

© SEVVEN

© SEVVEN

Nicknames:

Gabby

If you were not a musician, what would you do?

I would probably be a nerd lol or an athlete.

Who would play you in a Hollywood blockbuster and why?

Catwoman because she’s so fierce.

Pick five words to describe yourself?

Funny, hungry, happy, curious, excited.

Favourite SA songs: 

“Getting Late” – Tyla
“Vulindlela” – Brenda Fassie
“John Cena” – Sho Sho Madjozi
“Feel Good” – Lira
“SMA” – Nasty C
“Your Love” – Azana

What books are you reading?

Hunger Games in my spare time, but right now I am reading my textbooks a lot because I am currently studying for exams.

What is your favourite word?

Yass.

Favourite fashion garment:

Sunglasses.

Give us some real proper slang and what it means:

Meddie means girl; peng means gorgeous.

Your greatest achievement:

Being young Reyka in the crime series, Reyka.

What do you complain about most often?

Being hungry.

Do you do charity work and, if you do, what do you do?

Yes, I do charity work for Chayil Foundation; we do soup kitchens for the underprivileged as well as workshops.

Wishes and dreams:

For my music to reach a lot of people and for my name to be well known globally.

Social media:

Instagram | Twitter |You Tube