South African actress Thuso Mbedu has bagged the TV Breakout Star Award for the role of Cora on The Underground Railroad. “Thank you to every single person who has walked this journey with me,” she said!
Thuso Mbedu was awarded by the Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards.
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“TV BREAKOUT STAR AWARD for the role of CORA on #TheUndergroundRailroad. Thank you very much to @hollywoodcriticsassociation for this special recognition. #TheUndergroundRailroad has been an amazing journey from start to finish. I could not have asked for a better introduction to storytelling on this side of the world. I am truly honored. Truly. Thank you to every single person who has walked this journey with me. You’re loved by me. Forever,” said Thuso Mbedu.
Thuso Mbedu is heading for the Grammys soon – watch the space.
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“UNFORGETTABLE. A great way to start the week… smiles all round,” said Thuso Mbedu.
“The incandescent talent of young actress @thuso.mbedu Mbedu will be recognized with the TV Breakout Star Award at the #HCATVAwards,” wrote the Hollywood Critics Association of their official Instagram page.
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Thuso Mbedu’s unforgettable performance on the interesting telenovela Is’Thunzi earned her two International Emmy Award nominations for Best Performance by an Actress. Needless to say that the girl has undeniable talent.
Earlier this year, Thuso Mbedu sat with Oprah Winfrey for a Zoom interview to discuss her amazing performance as Cora in the American TV show. Winfrey couldn’t help but praise our girl, “I have never, ever in this lifetime seen as consistent a performance as you have given in The Underground Railroad,” she said. During the interview, Mbedu opens up to Winfrey about many things. For instance, how her role as Cora brought her healing and the moment she almost lost herself on-set. Not forgetting her new friendship with Joel Edgerton who is also on the show.
Thuso Mbedu has also been on The Ellen Show. During the interview, Ellen Degeneres gifted the actress what she called a “special pair” of sneakers since she’s a collector. Her most recent interview was with fellow South African Charlize Theron for Vogue. Theron spoke on South Africa having emerging talent coming forth at this moment. Furthermore, Theron told Thuso Mbedu that “You guys are stepping in and setting that bar”.
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