Mbedu says it was very important for her to track her character Cora’s vocal journey as well. (Photograph by Kyle Kaplan/ Amazon Studios)
Now a household name, Thuso Mbedu is a top drama student at Pietermaritzburg Girls’ High School in KwaZulu-Natal.
The actress made her Hollywood debut in Barry Jenkin s adaptation of The Underground Railroad.
She says she has been preparing for the role since her school days.
Thuso Mbedu is fidgeting. She is tugging at her long fingers. Her eyes narrow in deep concentration.
“Okay Thuso, try that again,” says her matric drama teacher, Ms Bydawell.
“Um,” she starts, “something doesn’t make sense.”
Joburg Theatre celebrates Thuso Mbedu Day with The Underground Railroad watch party
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As Mzansi prepares to celebrate Thuso Mbedu Day, this Friday, the iconic Joburg Theatre is hosting an exclusive âThe Underground Railroadâ watch party.
Joburg Theatre will be screening the first episode of the series on Friday, May 14, from 7pm.
The watch party includes an extensive interview with star of the moment, twotime Emmy nominee Thuso Mbedu.
The interview, which will be conducted by the creative duo Fezokuhle Mthonti and Andiswa Mkosi, will also include snippets of Mbeduâs upcoming film âThe Woman Kingâ, starring Academy Award-winner Viola Davis.
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