Thuso Nokwanda Mbedu was born on the 8th of July 1991 at Midlands Medical Centre in Pelham, Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal South Africa. She lost her parents at an early age and as a result, was raised by her grandmother who became her legal guardian. She started her education at Pelham Primary School and then enrolled in Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School for her secondary education.
At the age of 18, she proceeded to study Physical Theatre and Performing Arts Management at the University of the Witwatersrand (Wits) where she graduated in 2013.
Thuso Mbedu is a South African actress whose boundless creativity and hard work has earned her fame both locally and internationally. She has won so many awards as a result of her skills and distinctive ability in the entertainment industry and was also nominated for an Emmy Award for her role in the telenovela series Is’Thunzi.
Film/TV Series
- The woman King – 2022
- Saints and Sinners- 2014-2018
- Isibaya – 2014
- Scandal – 2015/2017
- Snake Park – 2015
- Is’Thunzi – 2016/2017
- Shuga – 2017-2019
- Generations: The Legacy – 2018
- Side Dish – 2018
- The Underground Railroad – 2021
Awards
| Year | Association | Category | Works |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | South African Film and Television Awards | Best Actress TV Drama | Is’Thunzi |
| 2021 | Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards | TV Breakout Star | The Underground Railroad |
| 2021 | Gotham Awards | Outstanding Performance in New Series | The Underground Railroad |
| 2022 | Independent Spirit Awards | Best Female Performance in a New Scripted Series | The Underground Railroad |
In April 2021, it was announced that Thuso would make another debut opposite Viola Davis in The Woman King, a historical epic movie inspired by the real life events that took place in the Kingdom of Dahomey. The movie was directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood.
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