Gugulethu Sophia Mbatha
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Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
Birthday
1983-04-21
Occupation
Actress
Spouse(s)
Years Active
2004–present
Biography
Gugulethu Sophia Mbatha , known as Gugu Mbatha-Raw, is a British stage and film actress. Working in British television and stage productions, she first gained prominence in a recurring role in Doctor Who, playing Tish Jones, sister of Martha Jones. She garnered attention in American productions, beginning with a supporting role in the Tom Hanks comedy Larry Crowne, and starring roles in the short-lived television series Undercovers and Touch. She earned critical acclaim for her performances in the British period drama Belle (2013) and the romantic drama Beyond the Lights (2014), receiving numerous accolade nominations from critics worldwide. In 2015 Mbatha-Raw premiered the title role in Jessica Swale's play Nell Gwynn, an actress and mistress of King Charles II of England. She was nominated for an Evening Standard Theatre Award for Best Actress for her performance.
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