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Actor
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Birthplace
Nationality
Citizenship
South Africa
Languages
English
Education
University of the Witwatersrand, Stella Adler Studio of Acting
Zodiac Sign
♋ Cancer
Chinese Zodiac
羊 Goat
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Screen debut
First screen credit at age 31
Career
Career spanning 5 years (2022-2027)
Year context
Born in 1991 -- Soviet Union dissolves; World Wide Web goes public; George H. W. Bush was US president
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Zodiac
Born in the Year of the Goat
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Filmography (5)
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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Frequently Asked Questions
How old is Thuso Mbedu?
Thuso Mbedu is 34 years old, born on .
Where was Thuso Mbedu born?
Thuso Mbedu was born in Pietermaritzburg, South Africa.
What movies or shows has Thuso Mbedu been in?
Thuso Mbedu has 5 credits in our database. Notable titles include Children of Blood and Bone (2027), Task (2025), Castlevania: Nocturne (2023), The Woman King (2022), The Underground Railroad (2021).
What is Thuso Mbedu known for?
Thuso Mbedu is primarily known as an actor. 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…
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You can find more about Thuso Mbedu on IMDB, TMDB, Wikidata. Their full profile and filmography is available on this page.
