ACTRESS Thuso Mbedu has scored herself an international nomination for her role as Cora Randall on the international hit series, The Underground Railroad.
The actress has been nominated for Outstanding Actress, TV Movie/Limited Series at the Black Reel Awards for Television, annually to honour and recognise the excellence of African Americans, as well as the cinematic achievements of the African Diaspora, in the network television and cable streaming industry.
She’s been nominated with Nicole Beharie, Cynthia Erivo and Tessa Thompson.
Speaking at the nomination announcement, Black Reel Awards founder Tim Gordon said: “As we celebrate our fifth year, the quality of programming both on network television and the streaming services continues to increase exponentially. We congratulate all of this year’s nominees and look forward to the most competitive season in our awards history.”
Thuso made her debut last month on the series, which is directed by award-winning director Barry Jenkins, and since then she’s been receiving praise from all over the world including from renowned TV host Oprah Winfrey, who said Thuso gave a performance of a lifetime.
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“I’ve been watching the series all week and I have to say it’s essential watching,” she said.
“Director Barry Jenkins takes the already extraordinary novel by Colson Whitehead and turns it into a multi-part series that will live in your spirit.
“Thuso Mbedu gives the performance of a lifetime. Great things are coming for her, and everyone will be saying her name after watching her as the superhero that is Cora.”
This is Thuso’s third international award nomination. In 2017 and 2018, she was nominated for an Emmy in the category Best Performance by an Actress for her role as Winnie in Is’Thunzi.
Thuso recently scored another big role. She’s set to star alongside award-winning actress Viola Davis in the feature film, The Woman King.
The much-anticipated film will be directed by Gina Prince-Bythewood, who most recently directed the critically acclaimed blockbuster, The Old Guard.
According to the Deadline, the story will follow Nanisca, the general of an all-female military unit, and Nawi. Together they will fight enemies who threaten to destroy everything they live for.
