Thuso Mbedu is a South African actress best known for playing the lead roles in top South African shows like Saints and Sinners and Scandal.
Thuso Mbedu was born on July 8 1991 in Pietermaritzburg. Thuso Mbedu’s parents died when she was very young and as a result, she was raised by her grandmother. Thuso Mbedu studied Physical Theatre and Performing Arts Management at the University of Witwatersrand. Thuso Mbedu has a sister called Masentle Nomalungelo Mbedu.
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In 2012, Thuso Mbedu attended the Stella Adler Studio of Acting in New York, USA.
Thuso Mbedu’s acting career began in 2014 after she starred in the Mzansi Magic soapie, isiBaya.
Thuso Mbedu’s big break will follow just a year later (2015) when she starred as a journalism student and wild child Kitso on Scandal. Again, in 2015, Thuso Mbedu played a guest role as Kheti on the second season of the SABC 2 teen drama series Snake Park.
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After Snake Park, Thuso Mbedu starred in the Mzansi Magic teen drama series Is’thunzi, which premiered in October 2016.
In 2017, Thuso Mbedu was cast in the popular MTN series Shuga as Ipeleng and in 2018, she played the lead role Okuhle Cele in the drama series Side Dish.
Thuso Mbedu was also cast in the Barry Jenkins film adaptation of The Underground Railroad as Cora.
Thuso Mbedu Net Worth
Thuso Mbedu has a net worth of over $2 million.
Thuso Mbedu Husband
Thuso Mbedu is not married but she is rumored to be dating Musa Mthombeni. Musa Mthombeni is a Former YOTV presenter.
Thuso Mbedu Child
Thuso Mbedu is often seen with a little girl which people assumed as her daughter. However, that little girl, according to Thuso Mbedu is her older sister’s daughter.
Source: abtc.ng