Birth Name: Gugulethu Sophia Mbatha
Date of Birth: June 30, 1983
Place of Birth: Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
Nationality: British
Occupation: Actress
Origin: African British
Height: 5 ft 4in; 1.63m
Measurements: 34-24-34 (in); 87-61-87 (cm)
Raw in one sentence: Gugu is a talented actress and a great performer who loves theatre and film.
Quotes:
If you’re an artist it’s great to have knowledge of the business and be educated about that, but you’ve got to keep the balance right between business and artistry, otherwise you get cynical.
Old friends, yoga and travels keep me grounded.
Sometimes you can’t fight change, because you’re a part of it.
Interesting Facts:
Gugulethu means ‘Our Treasure’ in Zulu.
From the age of eleven, Gugulethu appeared in the pantomime at Oxford Playhouse every year.
Gugu graduated from Royal Academy of Dramatic Arts.
Besides being an actress, this lady is a singer, dancer and a saxophonist.
She joined the Oxford Youth Music Theatre in her teens.
This actress made her film debut with romantic comedy film Larry Crowne in 2011 – she played the role as Talia.
Go to Gugu Mbatha-Raw Gallery or to Beautiful British Women
Always remember that true beauty comes from within.