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Gugu Mbatha Raw is an English actress, known for her role as Kelly in Black Mirror, Dido Elizabeth Belle in Belle, Noni Jean in Beyond the Lights and Plumette in Beauty and the Beast. She earned critical acclaim for her performances in the British period drama Bell and the romantic drama Beyond the Lights, receiving numerous accolade nominations from critics worldwide.

Birth Name

Gugulethu Sophia Mbatha

Nickname

Gugu Mbatha-Raw

Profession

Actress

Nationality

British

Personal Life

Birthday / Date of Birth

Gugu Mbatha-Raw was born on June 30, 1983 in Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK.

Age

She’s currently 35 years old.

Sun Sign

Taurus

Ethnicity

Multiracial

Her father is South African, while her mom is English.

Education

Gugu attended The Henry Box School in Witney, Oxfordshire. In 2001, she relocated to London to train herself from Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.

Family Details

  • Father – Patrick Mbatha (African Doctor)
  • Mother – Anne Raw (English Nurse)
  • Siblings – None

Marital Status

Single

Boyfriend / Spouse

Gugu Mbatha-Raw has dated –

Gugu has kept her personal life discreet from his professional life and thus there is not much information available of any relation she has had in the past or in the present.

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Physical Statistics

Height

  • In feet – 5 feet 4 inches
  • In centimeters – 163 cm
  • In meters – 1.63 m

Weight

  • In Kilograms – 54 kg
  • In Pounds – 119 lbs

Body Measurements

  • Measurements – 34-24-35
  • Bust – 34 inches
  • Waist – 24 inches
  • Hip – 35 inches
  • Bra Size – 32B

Body Build

Slim

Eye Color

Dark Brown

Hair Color

Black

Shoe Size

She wears a size 7 (US) shoe.

Dress Size

Her dress size is 4 (US).

Sexuality

Straight

Professional Statistics

Famous For

She has done short TV appearances, did couple of films and have also done some theatre work. From 2009 to 2010, she played Ophelia in William Shakespeare’s play “Hamlet”.

Film Debut

In 2011, Gugu made her film debut with romantic comedy film Larry Crowne where she played the role as Talia.

Television Debut

In 2004, she appeared in BBC One’s medical drama TV series Holby City for her role as Collette Hill.

Brand Endorsements

She has not endorsed any of the brands.

Awards & Nominations

Year Association Award Work Result
2011 NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actress in a Drama Series Undercovers Nominated
2012 Black Reel Awards Best Breakthrough Performance Larry Crowne Nominated
2014 Miami International Film Festival SIGNIS Award Belle Won
Chicago International Film Festival Emerging Artist Award Beyond the Lights Won
British Independent Film Awards Best Performance by an Actress in a British Independent Film Belle Won
Best Newcomer Nominated
African-American Film Critics Association Best Actress Won
Chicago Film Critics Association Most Promising Performer Nominated
Women’s Image Network Awards Actress in a Feature Film Nominated
Gotham Independent Film Awards Best Actress Beyond the Lights Nominated
Detroit Film Critics Society Breakthrough Film Artist Nominated
Florida Film Critics Circle Pauline Kael Breakout Award 2nd place
Village Voice Film Poll Best Actress 9th place
Capri Hollywood International Film Festival Rising Star Won
2015 BAFTA Awards BAFTA Rising Star Award N/A Nominated
London Film Critics’ Circle British Actress of the Year Belle Nominated
NAACP Image Awards Outstanding Actress in a Motion Picture Nominated
Satellite Award Best Actress in a Motion Picture Nominated
Black Reel Awards Best Actress Won
Beyond the Lights Nominated
International Online Film Critics’ Poll Best Actress Nominated
Georgia Film Critics Association Breakthrough Awards Nominated
Empire Awards Best Female Newcomer Belle Nominated
Alliance of Women Film Journalists Best Breakthrough Performance Won
2016 NAACP Image Awards NAACP Image Award for Outstanding Supporting Actress in a Motion Picture Concussion Nominated
Black Reel Award Best Supporting Actress Nominated

Gugu Mbatha-Raw Favorites

Her favorite things are unknown.

Gugu Mbatha-Raw Net worth

Gugu Mbatha-Raw’s net worth is estimated to be $1 million dollars as of 2019.

Social Media Profiles

She is not on social media.

Some Lesser Known Facts About Gugu Mbatha-Raw

  • She was born in John Radcliffe Hospital in Oxford, England. Her name is in Zulu language. It is a contraction of igugu lethu, which means “our pride” in English.
  • Gugu started her acting in the mid of 2000s playing minor roles in television and films, including her appearances in Bad Girls, Doctor Who, Marple, Larry Crowne and Odd Thomas.
  • In 2011, Gugu was named one of 42 Brits to Watch by the British Academy of Film and Television Arts.
  • In June 2011, Mbatha-Raw was cast as the female lead on the Fox television series Touch opposite Kiefer Sutherland.
  • In 2012, she played the female lead as Clea Hopkins in the Fox pilot “Touch” opposite Kiefer Sutherland.
  • In 2014, Mbatha-Raw was recognized by Elle Magazine during the Women in Hollywood Awards, honoring women for their outstanding achievements in film. These awards span all aspects of the motion picture industry, including acting, directing and producing.
  • Gugu Mbatha-Raw was appointed Member of the Order of the British Empire (MBE) by Queen Elizabeth II in the 2017 Birthday Honours for her services to drama.
  • In 2017, she played Plumette in a romantic fantasy film, Beauty and the Beast.
  • In 2018, Mbatha-Raw starred in a number of science fiction feature productions, including A Wrinkle in Time, directed by Ava DuVernay and The Cloverfield Paradox.
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