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Thuso Mbedu bags Independent Spirit Award for her role in 'Underground Railroad'
Star actress, Thuso Mbedu has claimed another film award for her outstanding performance at The Independent Spirit Awards.
South African actress Thuso Mbedu won the award for her role as Cora on 'The Underground Railroad'.
The star spoke about her recent success on the hit series ‘The Underground Railroad’ and her rise to fame as she graced billboards all over the US.
Mbedu is the star of Amazon Prime's new series, 'The Underground Railroad' which is expected to premiere next week Friday.
The film is about a general of the all-female military unit Nanisca played by Davis and her ambitious protégé.
South African actress Thuso Mbedu was the only African nominee in this year’s batch of contenders.
Thuso Mbedu, who was first nominated last year for her leading role as Winnie in Mzansi Magic's Isthunzi season one, is nominated again for the same role in season two.
Actress Thuso Mbedu is nominated for best performance by an actress, while 'Disney Cookabout' from Penguin Films is up for best non-scripted kids’ entertainment.
The nominations, which span 18 countries were announced on Wednesday afternoon. And the ceremony will take place in New York in November.