South African actress Thuso Mbedu, who is making waves in Hollywood, has once again made South Africa proud after she bagged the TV Breakout Star Award at the inaugural Hollywood Critics Association awards.
The 30-year-old, who is based in Hollywood, took home the gold on Sunday evening after being recognised for her Hollywood debut role as Cora in historical fiction drama The Underground Railroad.
The drama, by Academy Award winner Barry Jenkins, tells the story of Cora and other slaves attempting an escape from slavery in the southern US in the 1800s.
Jenkins, who presented the award to Mbedu, recalled when she auditioned for the role and said that she embodied the character.
"It's one thing to read a novel and see a character in your head, but then to see someone just give complete voice, body and soul to the character is an amazing feeling," the director said.
Jenkins said that Mbedu well deserved the recognition and the TV Breakout Star Award because of her dedication to her craft and work.
South Africa's shining star said she was "truly humbled" by the recognition. After winning the award at the virtual ceremony last night, she took to social media to share the news with her fans.
