By Lehlohonolo Lehana.
@ThusoMbedu.
South African actress Thuso Mbedu won ‘Breakout Star’ at the 2021 Hollywood Critics Association TV Awards for her role in ‘The Underground Railroad’.
She plays a runaway slave named Cora Randall in the American series. Academy Award-winner Barry Jenkins brought the Pulitzer Prize winning-novel to life for Amazon Prime.
Thuso, who is currently based and doing the most in Hollywood, took home the gold after being recognised for her Hollywood debut in the historical fiction TV series.
After winning the award at the virtual ceremony last night, the star took to social media to share the good news with the her fans.
Thuso star announced to her followers that she is taking home her first award of the year, and was thankful for recognition of her acting skills.
“The Underground Railroad has been an amazing journey from start to finish. I could not have asked for a better introduction to storytelling on this side of the world. I am truly honoured. Truly. Thank you to every single person who has walked this journey with me. You’re loved by me. Forever,” she wrote.
Thuso’s big win comes a few days after she was unveiled as one of the cover stars for W magazine’s ‘Pop’ issue.
Stars such as Kate Moss, Rihanna, and Scarlett Johansson have featured on the American fashion magazine’s cover in the past.