Thuso Mbedu gets nominated for Outstanding Actress in TV Movie/Limited Series at the Black Reel TV Awards.
The South African actress now has her first nomination this year 2021, and it’s an international nod for her role as Cora in The Underground Rail Road movie.
She got nominated alongside alongside Thompson, Cynthia Erivo, Michaela Coel, and Nicole Beharie.
The news was announced by SA entertainment commentator, Phil Mphel on Twitter.
He said, “Thuso Mbedu nabs her first 2021 award nod. South African export has bagged a nomination for Outstanding Actress in TV MOVIE/LIMITED SERIES at the Black Reel TV Awards. Mbedu is nominated for playing the lead Cora in #TheUndergroundRailroad. Congrats.”
The actress also confirmed the news on Twitter.
Outstanding TV Movie/Limited Series, Actor & Actress Nominees: @ThusoMbedu #mamoudouathie @chrisrock @TessaThompson_x #cynthiaerivo #nicolebeharie #nnamdiasomugha @leslieodomjr @DuleHill #michaelacoel #BRATV21 #ourstoriesmatter #blacktv #blacktvmatters pic.twitter.com/PYJHopqJQn
— Black Reel Awards (@BlackReelAwards) June 17, 2021
