Born Name
Gugulethu Sophia Mbatha
Nick Name
Gugu Mbatha-Raw
Sun Sign
Cancer
Born Place
Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK
Nationality
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.
Occupation
Actress
Family
- Father –Â Patrick Mbatha (African Doctor)
- Mother –Â Anne Raw (English Nurse)
- Siblings –Â Unknown
Manager
Gugu is signed with these agencies –
- Authentic Talent and Literary Management
- Curtis Brown Group Ltd.
Build
Slim
Height
5 ft 4 in or 162½ cm
Weight
54 kg or 119 pounds
Boyfriend / Spouse
Gugu’s dating history is not known.
Race / Ethnicity
Multiracial
Her father is South African, while her mom is English.
Hair Color
Black
Eye Color
Dark Brown
Sexual Orientation
Straight
Distinctive Features
Mixed ethnicity
Measurements
34-24-34 in or 86-61-86 cm
Dress Size
4 (US) or 36 (EU)
Shoe Size
She is speculated to be wearing a shoe of size 7.
Brand Endorsements
She has not endorsed any of the brands.
Religion
Her religious beliefs are not known.
Best Known 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 (opposite Jude Law) in William Shakespeare’s play “Hamlet”.
First Film
In 2011, Gugu made her film debut with romantic comedy film Larry Crowne where she played the role as Talia.
First TV Show
In 2004, she appeared in BBC One’s medical drama TV series Holby City for her role as Collette Hill.
Personal Trainer
Gugu’s workout routine and diet plan is not known.
Gugu Mbatha-Raw Favorite Things
Unknown
Gugu Mbatha-Raw Facts
- 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’s dad is from Republic of South Africa and her mother is from England.
- People find her name difficult to pronounce – kind of tongue twister.
- In 2012, she played the female lead as Clea Hopkins in the Fox pilot “Touch” opposite Kiefer Sutherland.
- She is not on social media.
Beautiful women very talented and compelling actress she was luminous in”Belle”