Thuso Mbedu

Thuso Mbedu (born 8 July 1991) is a South African actress. She was nominated for an Emmy Award for her role in the telenovela Is'Thunzi, which has been called "one of the most compelling television programmes on South African television" by Mail & Guardian.[1][2][3] She is also played Kitso Medupe in the Soap opera Scandal!,[4] Nosisa in Isibaya, and Boni Khumalo in Saints and Sinners.[5][6][7]

Thuso Mbedu
Thuso Mbedu
Born
Thuso Nokwanda Mbedu

(1991-07-08) 8 July 1991
Pietermaritzburg, Kwa-Zulu Natal, South Africa
NationalitySouth African
EducationPietermaritzburg Girls' High School
Wits University
OccupationActress
Years active2014–present

Early life and career

Thuso Nokwanda Mbedu was born and raised in Pelham, a borough of Pietermaritzburg, KwaZulu-Natal.[8] She was raised by her grandmother who was her legal guardian after the passing of both her parents at an early age.[9] When Mbedu was eighteen, she attended the University of Witwatersrand, where she studied Physical Theatre and Performing Arts Management, resulting her graduating with an honours.[10] In 2012, she attended the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York, USA.[11]

Thuso Mbedu as Ipeleng on MTV Shuga

In late 2014 she had a small role in the second season of the Mzansi Magic soapie isiBaya, before landing her role as journalism student and wild child Kitso on Scandal!. She then had a guest role as Kheti on the second season of the SABC 2 teen drama series Snake Park.

After being jobless for six months, Thuso landed her first starring role in television in the Mzansi Magic teen drama series Is'thunzi, which premiered in October 2016.[6][12] In the series she played Winnie, a sassy go-getter who dreams of marrying a rich and famous rugby player only to have her dreams dashed when she is exiled to go live with her strict aunt in Bergville, KwaZulu-Natal. While filming a rape scene for the show, she suffered from a panic attack.[13] In September 2017 she was nominated for an International Emmy award in the category Best Performance by an Actress for her role as Winnie in Is'Thunzi[14] and was the only African to be nominated that year.[15]

Filmography
Television
Year Film Role Notes
2014–present Saints and Sinners Boni Khumalo Lead Role, Drama Series
2014 Isibaya Nosisa Guest Role, Soap Opera
2015– 2017 Scandal! Kitso Medupe Supporting Role, Soap Opera
2015 Snake Park Khethi Guest Role, Drama Series
2016–2017 Is'Thunzi Winnie Bhengu Lead Role, Drama Series
2017–2019 Shuga Ipeleng Supporting Role, Drama Series[16]
2018 Generations: The Legacy Okuhle Cele Supporting Role, Soap Opera
2018 Side Dish Phiwe Lead Role, Mini Drama Series

Awards and nominations
Year Association Category Nominated works Result
2017 DSTV Viewers Choice Awards Best Actress Is'Thunzi Nominated
45th International Emmy Awards Best Performance by an Actress Nominated
2018 12th South African Film and Television Awards Best Actress TV Drama Won
46th International Emmy Awards Best Performance by an Actress Nominated

References
  1. actress Thuso Mbedu gets International Emmy nomination
  2. "7 Questions With… Thuso Mbedu – Forbes Africa". Forbes Africa. 11 January 2018. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  3. Mthonti, Fezokuhle. "Thuso Mbedu: A kaleidoscope of dreams". Mail & Guardian. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  4. Thuso Mbedu on how she made it against all odds
  5. "10 Things You Didn't Know About Scandal Actress Thuso Mbedu". Youth Village. 16 May 2016. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  6. "Thuso Mbedu: From out of work to Emmy nominee". Channel24. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  7. Vieira, Genevieve. "Thuso Mbedu is truly blessed". The Citizen. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  8. "Thuso Mbedu". TVSA.
  9. "From PMB to the world's TVs". News24. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  10. "Meet the first South African actress to lead an American series!!!". Good Things Guy.
  11. "10 Things You Didn't Know About Scandal Actress Thuso Mbedu". Youth Village.
  12. "Here's 5 things you need to know about actress Thuso Mbedu". Times LIVE. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  13. "Thuso Mbedu Is Leaving For The International Emmys With Hope For South Africans". Huffington Post South Africa. 13 November 2017. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  14. "Thuso Mbedu on life after Emmy nod: 'The truth is we are very dispensable'". Times LIVE. Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  15. "'Is'thunzi' star Thuso Mbedu nominated for #Emmy Award | IOL Entertainment". Retrieved 24 March 2018.
  16. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ESauPS92etw
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