FORMER Gomora actress Ama Qamata is mourning her stepfather, Marcus.
The 27-year-old actress from the Eastern Cape recently took to social media to share heartfelt photos of herself with her dad accompanied by an emotional tribute that touched her followers.
Ama is best known for her roles as Buhle Ndaba on Mzansi Magic's on Gomora and as Puleng Khumalo in the hit Netflix series, Blood & Water.
In her emotional message, Ama expressed her deep love and appreciation for the role Marcus played in her life, honouring his memory with words of love and gratitude.
"In this moment nothing feels real, life will never be the same again. I love you, Marcus and I wish I had the opportunity to tell you one more time you were the best dad in the entire world," she wrote.
She also shared how much she will miss him and the special moments they shared.
"I will miss your sarcastic jokes, your very dry sense of humour lol and our conversations that would last for hours you didn't always say much, but in those moments, I knew I had your undivided love and attention. You loved all of us so deeply and I'm so blessed to have been part of your life. God knows how much you've changed mine," she said.
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Ama said that she played Nine Million Bicycles by Katie Melua in the background of her tribute, as it was one of his favourite songs.
"You always loved this song and now I'll hold onto it as a reminder of you and the love you gave us. Rest in eternal peace, papa, until we meet again," she said.
Messages of support poured in from fans, friends, and industry colleagues.
TV personality Nomzamo Mbatha wrote: "Nxese Ama… May angels assigned to your healing and comfort, rush to you and your family's side with the peace of heaven and God's love. Phephisani."
Her Blood & Water on-screen mum Gail Mabalane shared: "I'm so sorry Ama. Praying for you and the family. God's close to the brokenhearted. Love you."
