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Melissa de Vries stars in Mince Jou Hare as Frieda, who quits her factory job to set up a hair salon in her home, disrupting the lives of her family, neighbours and clients in the process.

With the full season of Mince Jou Hare available to binge from this Monday, 12 August 2024, Caryn Welby-Solomon chats to Mel to find out more:

How would you describe Mince Jou Hare?

It’s a sitcom that revolves around Frieda and her salon. Mince Jou Hare is about a woman going for her dreams and it’s about relationships. Everyone wants to be in that house. The customers come for more than a hair treatment, because it's a safe space where they can let their walls down and escape from their own realities.

Tell us about your character…

Frieda, Frieda, Frieda! She is very relatable: a woman who is trying her best to start her own business while running a household. She works hard and she is honest and loyal. She shows that it’s possible to do whatever you put your mind to. It's not about where you come from, but where you are going.

What attracted you to this role?

Firstly, it was well written. It was so easy to learn the lines. I understood the world because of how the characters spoke – their interactions felt familiar. One of my sisters, Sharon “Sussie” Maarman, had her own hair salon. She’s not with us anymore but it reminded me of that world that I grew up in and how the hairstylist interacts with her clients.

Why should people watch Mince Jou Hare?

It's a show that gives hope and puts a smile on your face and heart. We need more of these types of stories.