The trajectory of her career is one for the books.
Talented actor Thuso Mbedu has created a name for herself internationally and has become a star to watch in Hollywood. She has grown in leaps and bounds following her role on Is’thunzi.
Putting her home country on the map, Thuso’s artistry transcends captivates audience through the ample productions she’s been on. She has been making headlines ever since her lead role on The Woman King in 2022 and her work in The Underground Railroad.
The plethora of her achievements have earned her respect from big brands the likes of Louis Vuitton, L’Oréal Paris, Dior and more.
Being featured with the top talent in the entertainment space, she has rubbed shoulders with big names such as Viola Davis on the film The Woman King depicting the remarkable story of the Agojie, who led the all-women unit of warriors who protected the African Kingdom of Dahomey in the 1800s.
The film was nominated in the Best Acting Ensemble category, which the actress immersed her presence at the 2023 Critic's Choice Awards in January.
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She glowed, from movie screens to strutting the runway at Paris Fashion Week glistening as she makes her mark held under the memorable dazzling Eiffel Tower. As a well-decorated thespian, she has featured with luxury brands as big as Christian Dior, Miu Miu, Louis Vuitton including attending fashion weeks.
She is the face of Dior's fragrance campaign, #DareInGrisDior campaign, including the likes of Wednesday actress Jenna Ortega and Fai Khadra.
Just when you thought she was done, she was announced brand ambassador and spokesperson for Sub-Saharan Africa for the juggernaut beauty brand L’Oréal Paris in May. Achieving international acclaim, Thuso has bagged several different campaigns with high-profile brands.
Gracing the TRUELOVE July-September cover, she has showed unwavering growth in her love for storytelling.
Donning many hats in the entertainment space, the sky is the limit for Thuso as she shows no signs of slowing down. During the prestigious crowing of Miss South Africa, she was afforded the privilege of being one of the five judges for the 2023 Miss South Africa pageant.
Thuso has flown South Africa's flag high.
