Thuso Mbedu: Rising South African actress making global waves
Mzansi actress Thuso Mbedu has catapulted to fame through her role in the South African teen drama series Is’Thunzi. Notably, her outstanding talent earned her back-to-back International Emmy nominations in 2017 and 2018. Mbedu’s star power didn’t stop there, she also secured a coveted spot on the 2018 Forbes Africa 30 under 30 list, solidifying her status as a rising young talent in the entertainment industry.
With one prestigious win and three nominations already to her name, Thuso Mbedu’s trajectory promises an exciting journey in the world of entertainment. As she continues to captivate audiences both locally and internationally, it’s worth delving into the details of her career and the potential that lies ahead for this dynamic go-getter.
AGE AND BACKGROUND
She was born on 8 July 1991 in Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal. As of this writing, she is 32 years old and her star sign is Cancer. Unfortunately, her parents died while she was young, thus, she and her sister Noma Mbedu were raised by her grandparents.
EDUCATION
Mbedu matriculated from Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School. From her LinkedIn, she is a 2013 graduate of the University of the Witwatersrand in Physical Theatre and Performing Arts. She also pursued her education in film and drama at the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York.
CAREER
In 2016, Thuso Mbedu embarked on her acting journey in the Mzansi Magic drama series Is’thunzi. It was a remarkable start to her career, and her dedication yielded significant recognition. This, according to Thuso Mbedu’s IMDb, received an Emmy Award nomination in 2017 for her role in the series.
Beyond her breakthrough role, Mbedu continued to shine in various television projects, taking on characters such as Kitso Medupe in the soap opera Scandal!, Nosisa in Isibaya, and Boni Khumalo in Saints and Sinners. Her impressive acting journey commenced in late 2014 when she joined the cast of the second season of the soapie Isibaya, and since then, she has graced both the big and small screens with her talent in numerous films and TV series.
As per Briefly News, Mbedu has been the recipient of several awards including:
South African Film and Television Awards in 2018
Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards in 2021
Independent Spirit Awards in 2022
South African actor Thuso Mbedu continues to cement herself in the American film space.
Mbedu won the Outstanding Breakthrough Actress category at the 23rd annual Black Reel Awards, for her role as Nawi in The Women King.
PERSONAL LIFE
The renowned actress has maintained her personal life away from the limelight. As expressed in a tweet in 2022, she said that she was not married, and does not have any children.