Who is Thuso Mbedu?
Thuso Mbedu broke from South African television into global acclaim with The Underground Railroad. She is among South Africa’s most internationally celebrated contemporary actresses.
Key Accolades & Awards
- International Emmy nomination (Is’Thunzi)
- The Underground Railroad critical breakthrough
- South African television awards recognition
Did You Know?
Is’Thunzi and later The Underground Railroad made Mbedu a global South African star.
International Emmy circuits and major streaming premiere platforms.
English-language South African and international productions, with Zulu-language work.
Filmography
| Title | Year | Role | Festival | Box Office |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mufasa: The Lion King | 2024 | Junia (voice) | Durban International Film Festival | $723M |
| The Woman King | 2022 | Nawi | Durban International Film Festival | $98M |
| Children of Blood and Bone | 2027 | Zelie | Durban International Film Festival | — |
| Savage X Fenty Show Vol. 3 | 2021 | Self | Durban International Film Festival | — |
| The Gaze | 2021 | — | Durban International Film Festival | — |
| Lokoza | 2016 | Khanya | Durban International Film Festival | — |