Thuso Mbedu

Did you know?

She's the first SA actress to play a leading role in a U.S. series.
Thuso Mbedu recently won an Independent Spirit Award, Gotham Award,
and Hollywood Critics Association Award, and was nominated
for a Critics Choice Award, for her starring role as "Cora"
in Barry Jenkins' The Underground Railroad.
"She is one of the best actresses in South Africa"
I like that she's all about women empowerment and very humble woman.

star She's a star that keeps shining.

Biography

Thuso Nokwanda Mbedu is a South African actress. She rose to prominence for her performance in the South African teen drama series Is'Thunzi for which she was nominated consecutively for an International Emmy in 2017 and 2018. Mbedu later appeared on the 2018 Forbes Africa 30 under 30 list.

  • Born: 8 July 1991 (age 32 years), Pietermaritzburg
  • Education: Stella Adler Studio of Acting

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  • Siblings: Masentle Nomalungelo Mbedu
  • Notable work: The Woman King; The Underground Railroad; Is'Thunzi; Scandal!; MTV Shuga
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