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Thuso Mbedu

Acting

1.6 Popularity Jul 08, 1991 (34 years old) Pietermaritzburg, South Africa

Thuso Nokwanda Mbedu (born 8 July 1991) 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 ...

Biography

Thuso Nokwanda Mbedu (born 8 July 1991) 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.

In 2021, she starred in the Amazon Video limited series The Underground Railroad as Cora, which made her the first South African actress to lead an American television series, and earned her the Independent Spirit Award for Best Female Performance in a New Scripted Series. She then made her feature film debut in the American historical epic The Woman King (2022) in the role of Nawi.

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Filmography 13

2027
2024
Mufasa: The Lion King Movie

as Junia (voice)

2023
Castlevania: Nocturne TV

as Annette (voice)

2022
The Woman King Movie

as Nawi

2021
2021
The Underground Railroad TV

as Cora Randall

2021
2020
Is'thunzi TV

as Winnie

2018
Side Dish TV

as Phiwe

2016
Lokoza Movie

as Khanya

1997
The View TV

as Self - Guest

1996
The Daily Show TV

as Self

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Task TV

as Aleah Clinton

Photos 3

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Personal Details

Known For Acting
Gender Female
Birthday July 08, 1991 (34 years old)
Place of Birth Pietermaritzburg, South Africa
Also Known As Thuso Nokwanda Mbedu
Years Active 1996 - 2027
Popularity 1.6
Career Stats
13 Total Credits
6 Movie Roles
7 TV Roles
3 Photos