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Nambitha Mpumlwana

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South African born and based, international actress Nambitha Mpumlwana wears many hats - as a businesswoman, humanitarian, philanthropist, a charity patron and many more. Nambitha is an inspirational, dynamic woman whose talent has touched many people in South Africa. On TV: Although known in the film industry as Nambitha, she has played numerous lead roles on the small screen over the years; in award winning Yizo Yizo I and II, Interrogation Room I and II, Justice for All I & II, Saints, Sinners and Settlers and 7de Laan. She also appeared in The Lab I and II as Pearl Luzipho, a role that earned her the Best Actress in a drama series Golden Horn at the second annual SAFTAs (2007). She also recently played a lead role in Mozart - Music of the Violin on MNet. In FILM: Nambitha has acted alongside celebrated international actors such as Morgan Freeman in Invictus (2009) and appeared opposite Angelina Jolie in Beyond Borders (2003), was right there with Hillary Swank in the BAFTA nominated and award winning Red Dust(2004). She shared intimate moments with Michael Easton in The Diamond Hunters (2001). When Tsotsi (2005) won an Oscar Award, Nambitha was counted amongst the best of South African artists that added depth.
BornFebruary 12, 1967
BornFebruary 12, 1967
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      • 1 win & 1 nomination total

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    Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon in Invictus (2009)
    Invictus
    7.3
    • Trophy Wife
    • 2009
    Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds in Safe House (2012)
    Safe House
    6.7
    • Illana
    • 2012
    Angelina Jolie and Clive Owen in Beyond Borders (2003)
    Beyond Borders
    6.4
    • Tula
    • 2003
    Tsotsi (2005)
    Tsotsi
    7.2
    • Pumla Dube
    • 2005

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    • Soft Life (2024)
      Soft Life
      TV Series
      • Judge Iris Makhaza
      • 2024–2025
    • The Kingdom (2021)
      The Kingdom
      7.9
      TV Mini Series
      • Josephine
      • 2021
    • Judith Shekoni, Ray Winstone, and Ella Thomas in Ice (2016)
      Ice
      6.6
      TV Series
      • Amina
      • 2018
    • Happy Family
      TV Series
      • Margaret
      • 2017
    • Patrick Shai, Zenande Mfenyane, and Nyaniso Dzedze in Ashes to Ashes (2015)
      Ashes to Ashes
      TV Series
      • Mandlakazi Namane
      • 2016
    • Denzel Washington and Ryan Reynolds in Safe House (2012)
      Safe House
      6.7
      • Illana
      • 2012
    • Winnie Mandela (2011)
      Winnie Mandela
      6.1
      • TRC Panel Member (as Nambitha Mpulwana)
      • 2011
    • Morgan Freeman and Matt Damon in Invictus (2009)
      Invictus
      7.3
      • Trophy Wife
      • 2009
    • The Lab (2006)
      The Lab
      7.8
      TV Series
      • Pearl
      • 2006
    • Tsotsi (2005)
      Tsotsi
      7.2
      • Pumla Dube
      • 2005
    • Animated Tales of the World (2000)
      Animated Tales of the World
      7.9
      TV Series
      • Narrator (voice)
      • 2004
    • Red Dust (2004)
      Red Dust
      6.7
      • Advocate Norah Mbeti
      • 2004
    • In My Country (2004)
      In My Country
      6.0
      • Woman
      • 2004
    • Angelina Jolie and Clive Owen in Beyond Borders (2003)
      Beyond Borders
      6.4
      • Tula
      • 2003
    • Critical Assignment (2003)
      Critical Assignment
      5.1
      • Jaclyn Muwangi
      • 2003

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    • Alternative names
      • Nambitha Mpulwana
    • Height
      • 5′ 7½″ (1.71 m)
    • Born
      • February 12, 1967
      • South Africa
    • Other works
      Justice for All I & II
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      • Thandie

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